Citron vs PlanPlate
Comparing two recipe apps to help you make the right choice
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
Citron
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
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 - 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 EUR/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.
Built by Matthias
Built by a single dad of three who wanted a better way to organize family meals.
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