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Prepful vs Copy Me That

Prepful vs Copy Me That

Copy Me That is a genuinely good, generous recipe clipper: the meal planner and shopping list are free, not locked behind a paywall like some competitors. Where it's limited is the 40-recipe cap on the free version, and a clipper built mainly around web pages. Here's how it actually compares to Prepful.

How they compare

FeaturePrepfulCopy Me That
Import from TikTok / InstagramYes, reads the caption and videoYes, via Share (caption vs video not stated)
Import from a website or blogYes, any linkYes, via browser button, in-app browser, or Share
Import from a photoYesNot stated
Meal planningYes, freeYes, free
Shopping listAisle-sortedAisle-sorted, synced across devices
Cook modeInline quantities, timers, voice controlScreen-awake cook mode
Recipe limitNo limit40 recipes free, then paid
PriceFree to startFree up to 40 recipes, then $1/mo or $65 lifetime

Copy Me That details above are sourced from its own site, app store listings, and published pricing as of September 30, 2026, and can change. See copymethat.com for current pricing and features.

Where Prepful is different

Copy Me That earns its reputation the honest way: a free meal planner and shopping list, no paywall tricks on the parts that matter most day to day. Its clipper grew up on food blogs and does that job well, and it now saves from social media apps too. Prepful's difference is what it reads and where the recipe goes next: it pulls ingredients from the video as well as the caption, imports a photo of a cookbook page, and turns what you save into a weekly plan and shopping list, with no cap on how many recipes you keep.

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Common questions about switching from Copy Me That

Is there a recipe limit on Copy Me That?

Yes, 40 recipes free, then $1 a month (on its website) or $65 for lifetime to remove the cap. Prepful has no recipe limit at any tier.

Can Copy Me That import from TikTok or Instagram?

Its store listings say it saves from most apps, including social media apps, through the Share button. They don't say whether it reads the video or only the caption. Prepful reads both, so recipes that are only spoken in the video still come through.

Does Copy Me That have a cook mode?

It has a cook mode that keeps your screen awake while you cook. Prepful's cook mode also keeps ingredient quantities inline with stackable timers.

See it for yourself.

Free to start, no recipe limit. Import your first one in under a minute.

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Scan the code with your phone's camera, or tap a store to install.

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