Budget Bites: Meal Planner

Meal Plan on a Budget

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

The only meal planner that lowers your grocery bill by pairing recipes with shared ingredients. Set a budget, plan your week, shop smarter. Stop overspending on groceries. Start eating better. Budget Bites is the meal planning app that helps you spend less. Set your weekly budget, and we'll help you plan delicious meals that fit within it. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set your weekly grocery budget 2. Browse 500+ recipes sorted by ingredient overlap — meals that share ingredients with your plan appear first, so every grocery item goes further 3. Get a smart grocery list organized by store section Want it done for you? Tap "Build My Plan" and we'll auto-generate a week of meals that fit your budget and maximize ingredient overlap. SMART PLANNING Budget Bites doesn't just plan meals — it finds efficiency. Our smart ingredient matching suggests recipes that share ingredients, so you buy less and waste nothing. FEATURES - Real cost estimates for every recipe based on actual grocery prices - Smart meal suggestions that maximize ingredient overlap - Auto-generated grocery lists organized by aisle - Track your pantry to use what you already have - Save favorite recipes for quick planning - Weekly budget tracker with visual progress 500+ DELICIOUS RECIPES From quick weeknight dinners to impressive weekend meals: - Honey Garlic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables - Korean Beef Bulgogi Bowls - Mediterranean Salmon with Couscous - Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Orzo - And many more... Every recipe includes prep time, cook time, cost per serving, and step-by-step instructions. BUDGET BITES PRO Unlock the full recipe collection with Pro: - Access all 500+ recipes (vs ~150 free) - New recipes added regularly - Support continued development Pro is available as a monthly ($2.99/month) or yearly ($23.99/year) subscription. START TODAY Join thousands of home cooks who are eating better while spending less. Download Budget Bites and take control of your food budget. Questions or feedback? Contact us at support@budget-bites-app.com Terms of Use: https://thecompletedragon.github.io/budgetbites-legal/terms-of-service.html

Ratings & Reviews

  • 5.0
    out of 5
    2 Ratings

Updated onboarding tutorial. Build my plan now has more features. Added allergens and dietary preferences. Added filtering to the browse page. Every recipe is now free to view and to add to your plan,

Version 1.0.3

The developer, Daniel DeSantis, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

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Information

Seller
  • Daniel DeSantis
Size
  • 47.4 MB
Category
  • Food & Drink
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
4+
In-App Purchases
Yes
Copyright
  • © 2026 Danny DeSantis
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