Looking for a Mealime alternative?
Mealime has been how a lot of people planned simple weeknight dinners, and it closes on 21 October 2026. Here is what its closing notice says, what to save before then, and how FitLifeBud compares.
What happens to Mealime on 21 October
- Mealime's closing notice says the app will be discontinued on 21 October 2026, and that all personal data will be deleted when it shuts down.
- Until then, Pro subscribers are not being charged, and every Pro recipe and feature is free for all Mealime users.
- Its recommended next step is Meals Hub, a free service inside the Albertsons Companies grocery apps, such as Safeway, Albertsons, Vons and Jewel-Osco.
- The notice does not mention an export, so if you have favourite recipes, or ones you added yourself, copy or screenshot them before 21 October.
Source: mealime.com/closing
One shopping list for the whole week
FitLifeBud plans a week of meals for you, then rolls every ingredient from every meal into one shopping list. It is in the current version of the app on iPhone and Android.
Repeats merged, amounts added up
If three meals use onions, onions are one line with the amount for all three, so you buy them once.
Grouped by aisle
Fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, dairy and eggs, bakery, and cupboard, so you walk the shop once.
Tick it off as you shop
Tap an item as it goes in the basket. A running count shows how much of the list you have picked up.
Whole week or from today
Shopping mid-week? Switch the list to cover only the days that are left.
Copy it anywhere
Copy the whole list as text and paste it into your notes, a message, or the list app you already use.
Every line has an amount
Each ingredient shows how much to buy, in grams or ounces, and shared ingredients show how many meals they go into.
How FitLifeBud and Mealime compare
| Mealime, until 21 October | FitLifeBud | |
|---|---|---|
| Planning the week | You plan the week in minutes from its simple 30-minute recipes. | It writes the whole week for you, from your goal and the foods you like and avoid. |
| Shopping list | An organised list, sorted into categories. | One list for the whole week: repeats merged, amounts added up, grouped by aisle, ticked off as you shop. |
| Allergies and dislikes | You set allergies and dislikes. | You set dietary restrictions and the foods you love. |
| After 21 October | The app closes. Its recipes continue, free, in Meals Hub inside the Albertsons Companies grocery apps. | Its own app on iPhone and Android, not tied to any shop. |
| Price | Free, including Pro, until it closes. | Free to download, with paid subscriptions. Annual plans start with a 7-day free trial. |
How to switch
Save your favourites
Copy or screenshot any Mealime recipes you want to keep, especially ones you added yourself, before 21 October.
Tell FitLifeBud what you eat
Pick your goal, the foods you like, and anything you avoid, such as an allergy. It takes a few minutes.
Get your week and your list
Your plan is usually ready in about ten minutes, and the app sends a notification when it is. Then take the list to the shop.
Frequently asked questions
When does Mealime close?
On 21 October 2026, according to Mealime's own closing notice at mealime.com/closing. The same notice says all personal data is deleted when the app shuts down.
What happens to Mealime's recipes?
The notice says Meals Hub, inside the Albertsons Companies grocery apps, is free and includes the recipes that were in Mealime Pro. Recipes you added yourself are worth copying out before 21 October, because the notice does not mention an export.
Is FitLifeBud free?
FitLifeBud is free to download and offers paid subscriptions. Annual plans start with a 7-day free trial, and prices are shown in the app before you pay anything.
Do I need to shop at a particular store?
No. FitLifeBud is its own app on the App Store and Google Play, not part of a grocery store's app, so the shopping list works wherever you shop.
Does FitLifeBud use AI?
Yes. FitLifeBud uses AI to write each plan from your goal and your food preferences, and its store listing says so.
Do I have to count calories?
No. Each day is planned to a calorie target worked out from your goal, and each meal shows its calories, but you do not have to log what you eat.
What if I do not like the plan?
You can regenerate it. The new meals replace the plan from tomorrow onward, today's meals stay in place, and the shopping list updates to match. Regeneration availability depends on your subscription.
Is this medical advice?
No. FitLifeBud offers general wellness and healthy-lifestyle guidance, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or specific dietary needs, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Plan next week with FitLifeBud
Free to download. Annual plans start with a 7-day free trial.