Productivity · head to head
Mealime vs Remember The Milk
Mealime
Productivity
Freemium meal planning app that suggests simple recipes and builds a grocery list, subscription for full customisation
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Mealime its recipe library is its own and deliberately simple, so it does not accommodate importing or organising an existing personal recipe collection the way Paprika does.; Remember The Milk interface looks dated compared to modern task managers
- They diverge on capability: Mealime covers Personalised weekly meal plans, Remember The Milk covers Smart lists.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Mealime and Remember The Milk actually diverge.
| Attribute | Mealime | Remember The Milk |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Freemium subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows |
| Founded | Unknown | 2004 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Productivity).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Mealime
- Personalised weekly meal plans
- Consolidated grocery list
- Simple recipe library
- Recipe swapping
- Dietary filters
- Grocery delivery integration
Only in Remember The Milk
- Smart lists
- Location reminders
- Task sharing
- Advanced search
- Subtasks
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- Evernote
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Mealime
- Someone who finds deciding what to cook each week more tiring than the cooking itselfnot Remember The Milk
- A household with specific dietary restrictions wanting meal suggestions pre-filtered to fit themnot Remember The Milk
- A beginner cook who wants simple, short-ingredient recipes rather than an open-ended personal collectionnot Remember The Milk
- Someone who wants a grocery list generated automatically from a week of planned meals without manual entrynot Remember The Milk
Remember The Milk
- Schedulingnot Mealime
- Appointment bookingnot Mealime
- Time trackingnot Mealime
- Resource managementnot Mealime
- Team coordinationnot Mealime
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Mealime
- Its recipe library is its own and deliberately simple, so it does not accommodate importing or organising an existing personal recipe collection the way Paprika does.
- The free tier limits customisation and recipe swaps, pushing habitual users toward the paid Pro subscription for a fuller experience.
- Recipes lean toward quick, mainstream weeknight cooking, so someone wanting more ambitious or cuisine-specific recipes will find the library thin.
- Grocery delivery integration is only available in supported markets, so users outside those regions get the grocery list without the delivery convenience.
- Because meal suggestions come from the Mealime catalogue rather than the wider web, variety is narrower than a service like Paprika that can import from anywhere.
Remember The Milk
- Interface looks dated compared to modern task managers
- Limited mobile app features compared to desktop version
- No advanced project management features like Gantt charts or timeline views
Pricing, plan by plan
Mealime
Free- MealimeFree
- Basic weekly meal plan generation
- Consolidated grocery list
- Mealime Pro$5.99/month
- More recipe swaps and customisation
- Nutrition tracking
- Larger recipe library access
Remember The Milk
Free- FreeFree
- Task creation and organization
- Basic reminders
- List sharing
- Pro$39.99/year
- All free features
- Advanced sorting
- Attachments
Which should you pick?
Choose Mealime if
- You need personalised weekly meal plans.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want consolidated grocery list.
Choose Remember The Milk if
- You need smart lists.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- You also want location reminders.
Questions people ask
- Is Mealime or Remember The Milk better?
- Neither clearly leads. Mealime starts at Free and Remember The Milk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Mealime or Remember The Milk?
- Mealime starts at Free and Remember The Milk at Free.
- Does Mealime or Remember The Milk run on more platforms?
- Mealime runs on iOS, Android, Web. Remember The Milk runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
- Can I use Mealime for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Mealime best used for?
- Mealime is most often used for someone who finds deciding what to cook each week more tiring than the cooking itself, a household with specific dietary restrictions wanting meal suggestions pre-filtered to fit them, a beginner cook who wants simple, short-ingredient recipes rather than an open-ended personal collection, someone who wants a grocery list generated automatically from a week of planned meals without manual entry. Of those, someone who finds deciding what to cook each week more tiring than the cooking itself and a household with specific dietary restrictions wanting meal suggestions pre-filtered to fit them are not what Remember The Milk is typically brought in for.
- What can Mealime do that Remember The Milk cannot?
- Mealime covers Personalised weekly meal plans, Consolidated grocery list, Simple recipe library, Recipe swapping. Remember The Milk covers Smart lists, Location reminders, Task sharing, Advanced search.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Mealime: Is Mealime free?
There is a free tier with basic weekly plans; a paid Pro subscription unlocks more customisation and nutrition tracking.
Remember The Milk: Is there a free version of Remember The Milk?
Yes. Remember The Milk is free to download and use with core features like task creation, lists, reminders, and basic sharing. A Pro subscription at $39.99 annually unlocks advanced features like advanced sorting, attachments, and Apple Watch support.
SourceMealime: Can I add my own recipes to Mealime?
No, it works from its own recipe library rather than importing external recipes, unlike Paprika.
Remember The Milk: What devices and platforms does Remember The Milk support?
Remember The Milk is available across desktop, mobile, web, and wearable platforms with native applications, ensuring tasks remain synchronized across all devices.
SourceMealime: Does it integrate with grocery delivery?
Yes, in supported markets, generated grocery lists can be sent to a delivery or pickup service such as Instacart.
Remember The Milk: Can I share tasks with others in Remember The Milk?
Yes, Remember The Milk allows you to share lists and assign tasks to others to coordinate work and get things done faster.
SourceRemember The Milk: Does Remember The Milk integrate with other apps?
Yes, Remember The Milk integrates natively with Gmail, Google Calendar, Evernote, and Zapier, allowing you to capture tasks from multiple sources.
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