Looking for a Citron alternative?
PlanPlate gives you everything Citron offers, plus 4 additional features, including Thermomix conversion and smart prep planning.
In short TL;DR
PlanPlate offers 4 more features than Citron, including 8 import sources (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube), automatic Thermomix conversion, and smart prep planning that organizes your cooking week. Citron's biggest gap: no thermomix support. Bottom line: PlanPlate is the better choice for most home cooks. Stick with Citron only if this describes you: Users who want voice recording recipe import.
Feature Comparison
Side-by-side feature comparison between Citron and PlanPlate
PlanPlate
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Common Citron frustrations
- No Thermomix support
- No prep plan batching
- No Pinterest import
- No German or Spanish language support
- Pricing not transparent
What Citron users are saying
“New app, still building features”
— App Store Review
“No desktop or web version available”
— App Store Review
When Citron is the better pick
Citron is worth considering if this describes you: Users who want voice recording recipe import, or users with specific dietary needs (12+ diets). PlanPlate earns its keep when your recipes live in TikTok, Instagram, and your camera roll, and you want to actually cook them, with Thermomix conversion that no other app on this list offers.
Choose PlanPlate if you…
- Home cooks who save recipes from social media
- Thermomix owners wanting to convert any recipe
- Meal preppers who batch cook on weekends
- European users (4 languages supported)
Choose Citron if you…
- Users who want voice recording recipe import
- Users with specific dietary needs (12+ diets)
- Arabic-speaking home cooks
- Android users who want social media import
Switching from Citron?
Unfortunately, Citron doesn't offer recipe export (unknown). You can manually copy recipes or start fresh with PlanPlate's 7-day free trial, which gives you plenty of time to rebuild your collection.
PlanPlate lets you export your library as CSV or PDF anytime, and share any recipe via text message.
Pricing comparison
PlanPlate
Recommendedor EUR4.99/month
Free tier: 5 imports/month
7-day free trial with full access
- Unlimited imports during trial
- All 8 import sources
- Thermomix conversion included
Citron
Free tier: Limited imports
7-day free trial
Citron Pro: $34.99/year with 7-day free trial. Monthly price not publicly listed.
- Doesn't include: Dish Photo Import
- Doesn't include: Thermomix Conversion
- Doesn't include: Smart Prep Plan Batching
Built by Matthias
Built by a single dad of three who wanted a better way to organize family meals. I built PlanPlate because I was frustrated with the limitations of other recipe apps. If you're looking for an alternative to Citron, I'd love for you to give it a try.
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What is the best Citron alternative?
PlanPlate is a great Citron alternative with 4 additional features including Thermomix conversion, smart prep planning, and 8 import sources (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Facebook, websites, photos, and text).
Why switch from Citron to PlanPlate?
Users switch from Citron because PlanPlate offers unique features like automatic Thermomix conversion, smart prep planning that organizes your cooking schedule, and the ability to import recipes from 8 different sources including TikTok and Instagram.
Is PlanPlate free?
PlanPlate offers a 7-day free trial with full access to all features. After the trial, you can subscribe for EUR39.99/year or EUR4.99/month.
Make the switch tonight
Start your 7-day free trial today, with full access to every feature, including Thermomix conversion.
Download on the App StoreFree to start. 7-day Premium trial included.
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