Prepful
How they compare
| Feature | Prepful | ReciMe |
|---|---|---|
| Import from TikTok / Instagram | Yes | Yes |
| Import from YouTube | Yes | Yes |
| Import from a photo | Yes | Yes |
| Meal planning | Yes | Yes |
| Shopping list | Aisle-sorted | Aisle-sorted |
| Cook mode | Inline quantities, timers, voice control | Yes, ReciMe Plus only |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, web | iOS, Android, web, Chrome |
| Paid import cap | None | 5 imports a week on the free plan |
| Price | Free to start | Free plan, paid plan removes the cap |
ReciMe details above are sourced from its own website and App Store listing as of August 2026, and can change. See recime.app for current pricing and features.
Where Prepful is different
ReciMe and Prepful cover very similar import ground. The practical difference shows up after the save: Prepful has no paid import cap, and Cook Mode keeps ingredient quantities inline with each step instead of sending you back to the ingredient list mid-recipe.
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Common questions about switching from ReciMe
What's actually different between Prepful and ReciMe?
Feature-for-feature they're close: both import from TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and photos. The real difference is the cap. ReciMe limits free users to 5 imports a week; Prepful has no paid import cap.
Does ReciMe have a cook mode?
Yes, Cooking Mode is part of the paid ReciMe Plus tier. Prepful's cook mode is free and keeps ingredient quantities inline with stackable timers.
Is ReciMe free?
Free up to 5 imports a week, then a paid plan removes the cap. Prepful has no paid import cap.