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Alternatives

The best Mela alternatives

Recipe manager for iPhone, iPad and Mac that saves recipes from the web or scanned cookbooks, with cook mode and meal plans. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
Mela (the app you have)Price not stated on the official siteApple-
Recipe GalleryFree downloadAppleyou want a free plan to start
PinterestFree downloadAppleyou want a free plan to start
HelloFreshFree downloadAppleyou want a free plan to start
EpicuriousFree downloadAppleyou want a free plan to start
Paprika Recipe Manager 3$4.99 one-timeAppleyou would rather pay once
8,500+ Drink RecipesFree downloadAppleyou want a free plan to start
Recipe KeeperFreeiPhone, Androidyou want it free
Green ChefFree downloadAppleyou want a free plan to start
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Pinterest

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Pinterest screenshot from the App Store

Find and save ideas for recipes, home, style and more.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start.

Free planiPhone
3

HelloFresh

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
HelloFresh screenshot from the App Store

Meal kit delivery with weekly recipes.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start.

Free planiPhone
4

Epicurious

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Epicurious screenshot from the App Store

Recipes from Epicurious and Bon Appétit, with cooking guides.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start.

Free planiPhone
8

Green Chef

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Green Chef screenshot from the App Store

Meal kit delivery with plans for different diets.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start.

Free planiPhone

We matched these apps to Mela by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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