Free on iOS
Stop asking “what's for dinner?”
MealBuddy sends you personalized meal ideas at breakfast, lunch, and dinner — based on what's actually in your fridge. You don't even have to open the app.
Set it up in under 2 minutes. No credit card needed.
Sound familiar?
You open the fridge, stare for 2 minutes, close it, and order takeout
You buy groceries with “plans” that never happen, and food goes bad
By 6pm you're too tired to think, let alone scroll through recipes
MealBuddy fixes this. It's a smart meal reminder that does the thinking for you — so you just cook and eat.
Your fridge, your meals
Tell us what you've got
Chicken, rice, eggs, whatever. Add your fridge items once and MealBuddy only suggests meals you can actually make. No surprise grocery lists, no missing ingredients.
Notification-first
Meal ideas come to you
At breakfast, lunch, and dinner, MealBuddy sends a notification with a meal you can cook right now. Tap it, see the recipe, start cooking. That's it.
26 cuisines
Your culture, your comfort food
Italian, Thai, Mexican, Japanese, Indian — MealBuddy matches your cuisine preferences, dietary needs, and health goals. Every suggestion feels like something you'd actually want to eat.
Swipe to discover
Like Tinder, but for food
Browse personalized meal suggestions and swipe right on the ones you love. Save your favorites and build a collection of go-to meals over time.
See it in action
A quick look at MealBuddy — from your fridge to your plate.
MealBuddy fits your life
When your schedule is packed
No time to scroll recipes or plan meals? MealBuddy handles that for you — just check your phone when it's time to eat.
When you're cooking on a budget
It works with whatever you have — even if that's just eggs, rice, and soy sauce. Real meals from real ingredients.
When you want to eat better
Set your dietary preferences and health goals once. Every suggestion is tailored to help you stay on track, effortlessly.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an app that suggests meals based on what's in my fridge?
Yes — MealBuddy is a free iOS app that suggests meals based on the ingredients you already have in your fridge. You add your ingredients once, and MealBuddy sends personalized meal ideas to your phone at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
How does MealBuddy work?
You sign up, add the ingredients in your fridge, set your cuisine preferences and dietary goals, and MealBuddy handles the rest. It sends push notifications with meal suggestions you can actually cook with what you have — no grocery run needed.
Is MealBuddy free?
Yes, MealBuddy is free to download on the App Store. Sign up takes under 2 minutes.
What makes MealBuddy different from other meal planning apps?
MealBuddy is a notification-first meal reminder, not a traditional meal planner. Instead of browsing recipes, your phone tells you what to cook at the right time. It matches meals to your fridge ingredients, cuisine preferences, diet, and health goals — so every suggestion is something you can cook right now.
What cuisines does MealBuddy support?
MealBuddy supports 26 cuisines including Italian, Thai, Mexican, Japanese, Indian, Korean, Chinese, Mediterranean, American, and more. You select your favorites during setup and suggestions are personalized to your taste.
Can MealBuddy help me reduce food waste?
Absolutely. Since MealBuddy only suggests meals using ingredients you already have, it helps you use what you bought before it goes bad. No more forgotten groceries or wasted produce.
Your phone tells you what to cook.
Download MealBuddy free on the App Store. Set it up in under 2 minutes and never wonder what's for dinner again.