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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 scope, a browser extension for web pages only, capped at 40 recipes until you upgrade. Here's how it actually compares to Prepful.

How they compare

FeaturePrepfulCopy Me That
Import from TikTok / InstagramYesNo
Import from a website or blogYes, any linkYes, via browser extension
Import from a photoYesNo
Meal planningYes, freeYes, free
Shopping listAisle-sortedSynced across devices
Cook modeInline quantities, timers, voice controlNo dedicated mode
Recipe limitNo limit40 recipes free, then paid
PriceFree to startFree up to 40 recipes, then roughly $25/yr (or a monthly/lifetime option)

Copy Me That details above are sourced from its own site, app store listings, and published pricing as of August 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 is built for one job, a browser sitting on a food blog, and it does that job well. What it can't do is follow you off the browser: a TikTok video, an Instagram reel, a photo of a cookbook page. Prepful covers the same web-clipping ground and all of those too, 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 roughly $25/yr to remove the cap. Prepful has no recipe limit at any tier.

Do I need a browser extension to import with Copy Me That?

Yes, its import relies on a browser extension. Prepful imports directly from a link, no extension needed, and also handles TikTok and Instagram, which Copy Me That doesn't.

Does Copy Me That have a cook mode?

No dedicated cook mode. Prepful's 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.

Free to join · Available on iOS and Android

Get Prepful on your phone

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

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Use the web version →