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Citron vs PlanPlate

Comparing two recipe apps to help you make the right choice

4
Features PlanPlate Wins
8
Import Sources (PlanPlate)
4
Languages (PlanPlate)
7
Days Free Trial

In Short (TL;DR)

PlanPlate wins on 4 key features. You get 8 import sources (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest), automatic Thermomix conversion, and smart prep planning - none of which Citron offers. Citron no thermomix support. Our pick: PlanPlate for most home cooks.Consider Citron only if you want voice recording recipe import.

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature comparison between Citron and PlanPlate

Feature
PlanPlate PlanPlate
Citron Citron
TikTok Import
Instagram Import
YouTube Import
Dish Photo Import
Thermomix Conversion
Smart Prep Plan Batching
Meal Planning
Shopping List
Cooking Mode
Multi-Language Support
Recipe Export (CSV/PDF)
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Why Choose PlanPlate

  • Smart Prep Plan Batching
  • Thermomix Recipe Conversion
  • 8 Import Sources (most in market)
  • Dish Photo Reverse-Engineering

Citron Limitations

  • No Thermomix support
  • No prep plan batching
  • No Pinterest import
  • No German or Spanish language support
  • Pricing not transparent

What Users Say About Citron

"New app, still building features"

- App Store Review

"No desktop or web version available"

- App Store Review
PlanPlate

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)
Citron

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 - 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

PlanPlate

Recommended
EUR /year

or EUR/month

7-day free trial with full access

  • Unlimited imports during trial
  • All 8 import sources
  • Thermomix conversion included
Citron

Citron

USD34.99 /year

Free tier: Limited imports

7-day free trial

Citron Pro: $34.99/year with 7-day free trial. Monthly price not publicly listed.

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