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PlanPlate gives you everything Citron offers, plus 4 additional features.
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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 no thermomix support. Bottom line: PlanPlate is the better choice for most home cooks.Stick with Citron only if you specifically want voice recording recipe import.
Why Switch from Citron to PlanPlate?
Common Citron Frustrations
- No Thermomix support
- No prep plan batching
- No Pinterest import
- No German or Spanish language support
- Pricing not transparent
PlanPlate Has You Covered
What Citron Users Are Saying
"New app, still building features"
"No desktop or web version available"
These reviews highlight common issues that PlanPlate was designed to solve.
Switch to 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)
Stay with 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. You can manually copy recipes or start fresh with PlanPlate's 7-day free trial - 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.
What Makes PlanPlate Different
Smart Prep Plan Batching
PlanPlate analyzes your meal plan and creates an efficient prep schedule.
Thermomix Recipe Conversion
Convert any recipe to Thermomix-ready instructions automatically.
8 Import Sources (most in market)
Save recipes from TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Facebook, websites, and photos.
Dish Photo Reverse-Engineering
Take a photo of any dish and get a recipe to recreate it.
A Personal Note from 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 PlanPlate a try.
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