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Prepear: cost, fit and limits
Prepear is a recipe saving and meal planning app from Prepear, Inc. that stores recipes in cookbooks, builds grocery lists from a plan and can order groceries through Walmart, with a paid tier called Prepear Gold for ad-free cooking and full plan access.
What to know first
Prepear offers a free account and a paid tier, Prepear Gold, with unlimited Cook Mode, ad-free recipes and access to every meal plan and cookbook. No prices appear on the page we opened, and the free account's contents are not described. No AI feature is named on the pages we read, and the privacy policy was last updated on 18 September 2020.
Prepear at a glance
| Maker | Prepear, Inc. (per privacy policy), United States |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Entry price | Quote only |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Meal Planning Apps in 2026, rank 9 of 11 |
| Website | prepear.com/ |
Who Prepear is best for
Walmart shoppers
The mobile app has a Shop Now option that orders through Walmart for pickup or delivery, which suits a household that already buys groceries there.
Cooks who hate recipe-page ads
Gold gives unlimited Cook Mode with ad-free recipes, so someone who reads recipes on a phone while cooking can avoid pop-ups.
People who save from the web
Recipes from the web or your own go into cookbooks, which fits a cook who wants personal collections by theme or season.
Prepear plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free account | Free | A free account is offered through Create a Free Account. The page does not describe what it includes or limits. |
| Prepear Gold | Not published on the page we opened | Unlimited Cook Mode with ad-free recipes, access to every meal plan and access to every cookbook. |
| Shop Now via Walmart | No fee described | An option in the mobile app that orders ingredients through Walmart for pickup or delivery. Walmart's own prices apply. |
Checked November 2026.
What Prepear does
- Cookbooks
- Recipes saved from the web or added by hand go into cookbooks. The page does not say how many cookbooks a free account can hold.
- Meal planning with grocery list
- Meals can be planned and a grocery list is built from the plan. Gold opens every meal plan, which suggests free users see only some.
- Cook Mode
- Cook Mode shows recipes without ads for cooking. The page says it is unlimited on Gold, implying a limit on free accounts that is not described.
- Walmart ordering
- A Shop Now option in the mobile app sends ingredients to Walmart for pickup or delivery. That is the only retailer named on the pages we opened.
How Prepear handles your data
The privacy policy says information is transferred to and processed in the United States, and keeps data for a reasonable time before archiving or deleting it, with no fixed periods. It refers to Privacy Shield certification of US providers, an older framework, and was last updated on 18 September 2020. It contains no statement on AI, so whether customer data trains any model is not stated. Because the policy predates current practices, a buyer should ask the vendor how it applies today.
Where Prepear falls short in practice
- Prices are hidden. Gold's price is not on the page we opened, and the free account is not described. A buyer cannot compare cost until they sign up or open the app store listing.
- The privacy policy is old. The policy was last updated in September 2020 and mentions Privacy Shield, an older framework. That leaves current data practices unclear. The page gives no newer revision date.
- One retailer named. Grocery ordering is described through Walmart only. Shoppers who use Kroger, Instacart or a local chain would have to copy the list by hand. Orders outside Walmart are not described.
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Prepear: common questions
Is Prepear free?
A free account is offered, but the page we opened does not describe what it contains. Prepear Gold is the paid tier, with unlimited Cook Mode, ad-free recipes and access to every meal plan and cookbook. No price is shown.
Does Prepear use AI?
No AI feature is named on the pages we opened, and the privacy policy has no AI statement. Planning appears to be done by you from saved recipes and published meal plans, not by a model. If you want generated menus, other tools in this category describe that feature.
Can Prepear order groceries?
Yes, through Walmart. The mobile app has a Shop Now option that orders ingredients for pickup or delivery. No other retailer is named on the pages we read. Availability depends on whether Walmart serves your area, which the pages do not list.
What does Prepear Gold add?
The page lists unlimited Cook Mode with ad-free recipes, access to every meal plan and access to every cookbook. It does not state the price or whether there is a trial. Check the app store listing before subscribing. Test the free account first to see where the paywall starts.
How current is Prepear's privacy policy?
The policy we opened was last updated on 18 September 2020 and refers to Privacy Shield certification of US providers. It says data is processed in the United States. Ask the vendor how it handles data today. Ask the vendor which practices apply now.