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Mealime vs Streaks

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Mealime

Productivity

Freemium meal planning app that suggests simple recipes and builds a grocery list, subscription for full customisation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Streaks logo

Streaks

Productivity

iOS habit tracker sold as a one-time purchase, not a subscription

From
$5.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Mealime has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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.; Streaks it is iOS and Apple Watch only, with no Android version, so it is not usable for anyone outside Apple's ecosystem.
  • They diverge on capability: Mealime covers Personalised weekly meal plans, Streaks covers Streak tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mealime and Streaks actually diverge.

Attributes where Mealime and Streaks differ
AttributeMealimeStreaks
Starting priceFree$5.99/one-time
Pricing modelFreemium subscriptionOne-time purchase
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebiOS

Identical on both: 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 Streaks

  • Streak tracking
  • Apple Health integration
  • Apple Watch app
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Widgets
  • iCloud sync

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 Streaks
  • A household with specific dietary restrictions wanting meal suggestions pre-filtered to fit themnot Streaks
  • A beginner cook who wants simple, short-ingredient recipes rather than an open-ended personal collectionnot Streaks
  • Someone who wants a grocery list generated automatically from a week of planned meals without manual entrynot Streaks

Streaks

  • Someone wanting a simple visual habit tracker without recurring subscription feesnot Mealime
  • A person wanting habits like step count or sleep to auto-complete via Apple Health datanot Mealime
  • An Apple Watch user wanting to log habits without pulling out a phonenot Mealime
  • Someone tracking a mix of daily and weekly recurring to-dos in one placenot 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.

Streaks

  • It is iOS and Apple Watch only, with no Android version, so it is not usable for anyone outside Apple's ecosystem.
  • The base app caps at 24 tracked habits, which is enough for most users but a real limit for anyone wanting to track a larger number of items.
  • Sync is via iCloud only, so there is no web or cross-platform account, which limits use to Apple devices exclusively.
  • It has fewer social or accountability features, such as shared habit tracking with friends, compared with some subscription-based competitors.
  • A single lifetime purchase means no ongoing development revenue tied to the individual user, so it depends on new sales and occasional priced major updates rather than recurring income to fund development.

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

Streaks

$5.99/one-time
  • Streaks$5.99/one-time
    • Full app, no subscription
    • Up to 24 tracked habits
    • Apple Watch app included

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.
Mealime review

Choose Streaks if

  • You need streak tracking.
  • You work on iOS.
  • You also want apple health integration.
Streaks review

Questions people ask

Is Mealime or Streaks better?
Neither clearly leads. Mealime starts at Free and Streaks at $5.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mealime or Streaks?
Mealime has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Mealime and $5.99/one-time for Streaks.
Does Mealime or Streaks run on more platforms?
Mealime runs on iOS, Android, Web. Streaks runs on iOS.
Can I use Mealime for free?
Yes. Mealime has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Streaks starts at $5.99/one-time.
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 Streaks is typically brought in for.
What can Mealime do that Streaks cannot?
Mealime covers Personalised weekly meal plans, Consolidated grocery list, Simple recipe library, Recipe swapping. Streaks covers Streak tracking, Apple Health integration, Apple Watch app, Flexible scheduling.

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.

Streaks: Is Streaks a subscription?

No, it is a one-time App Store purchase, currently priced around 5.99 USD, with no recurring fee.

Mealime: Can I add my own recipes to Mealime?

No, it works from its own recipe library rather than importing external recipes, unlike Paprika.

Streaks: Does it work on Android?

No, it is iOS and Apple Watch only.

Mealime: 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.

Streaks: Does it integrate with Apple Health?

Yes, habits tied to metrics like steps or sleep can auto-complete based on Apple Health data.

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