Honeydew vs PlanPlate
Comparing two recipe apps to help you make the right choice
In Short (TL;DR)
PlanPlate wins on 6 key features. You get 8 import sources (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest), automatic Thermomix conversion, and smart prep planning - none of which Honeydew offers. Honeydew no thermomix support. Our pick: PlanPlate for most home cooks.Consider Honeydew only if you us shop with instacart.
Feature Comparison
Side-by-side feature comparison between Honeydew and PlanPlate
Honeydew
Why Choose PlanPlate
- Smart Prep Plan Batching
- Thermomix Recipe Conversion
- 8 Import Sources (most in market)
- Dish Photo Reverse-Engineering
Honeydew Limitations
- No Thermomix support
- US-focused (limited European presence)
- No prep plan batching
- No recipe export - your data is locked in
What Users Say About Honeydew
"Glitch where downloading one recipe prevents downloading another from same website without restarting"
- App Store Review
"Limited recipe selection compared to competitors"
- 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 Honeydew if you...
- US users who shop with Instacart
- Users who want grocery delivery integration
- Families using Apple Family Sharing
Switching from Honeydew?
Unfortunately, Honeydew doesn't offer recipe export (poor). 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
Honeydew
or USD6.99/month
Free tier: 10 AI imports/month
Family sharing for up to 6 users
Built by Matthias
Built by a single dad of three who wanted a better way to organize family meals.
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