Plum vs ReciMe: which recipe saver is the better deal in 2026?
Short answer: ReciMe and Plum do the same headline thing — pull recipes out of TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest into a clean personal cookbook. The difference is the bill. ReciMe limits you to about 5 free saves, then charges roughly $39.99–59.99 per year, forever. Plum gives you unlimited saves free and a one-time $9.99 upgrade — no subscription, no ads. If you like ReciMe’s features but not its price, Plum is the alternative.
At a glance
| Plum | ReciMe | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free unlimited saves; one-time $9.99 upgrade | ~5 free saves, then $39.99–59.99 / year |
| 3-year cost | ~$10 total | ~$120–180 |
| Subscription | None | Required for full use |
| Ads | None | None |
| Import from TikTok / Instagram / YouTube / Pinterest | Yes | Yes |
| Scan cookbooks & handwritten recipes | Yes | Yes (photos) |
| AI assistant (substitutions, scaling) | Yes | Yes |
| Meal planning | Yes | Yes |
| Grocery lists | Yes, synced to Apple Reminders & Watch | Yes |
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iOS, Android |
Prices vary by region and change over time — ReciMe’s annual price has been cited at both $39.99 and $59.99 depending on region/source. Check the App Store for current figures.
The core difference: one-time vs. forever
ReciMe is a genuinely capable app, but it’s subscription-only for real use — the free tier caps you at around five recipes, and the full app runs roughly $40–60 a year. Plum delivers the same social-video import, cookbook scanning, and AI help, but you save unlimited recipes free and pay once ($9.99) for premium AI features. Over three years that’s about $10 with Plum versus $120–180 with ReciMe.
Where ReciMe is strong
ReciMe is cross-platform (iOS and Android), so if you or your household are on Android, that’s a real advantage Plum doesn’t have yet. Its social import is mature and its cookbook library is polished.
Where Plum is strong
Beyond price, Plum is Apple-native: grocery lists sync to Apple Reminders and Apple Watch, hands-free cooking mode keeps the screen on, and there are no ads anywhere. Some ReciMe users have also reported recipes disappearing after subscribing; Plum keeps your library in your iCloud. And because Plum is free to start with unlimited saves, you can build your whole cookbook before deciding whether you want the one-time upgrade.
Which should you choose?
- Choose ReciMe if you need Android support and don’t mind an annual subscription.
- Choose Plum if you’re on Apple devices and want the same TikTok/Instagram recipe import without paying every year — plus Apple Watch grocery lists and no ads.
FAQ
Is Plum cheaper than ReciMe? Yes. Plum is free for unlimited recipe saving with an optional one-time $9.99 upgrade. ReciMe limits free use to about 5 recipes and then requires a subscription of roughly $39.99–59.99 per year.
Does Plum import recipes from Instagram and TikTok like ReciMe? Yes — Plum extracts recipes from TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, Pinterest, and blogs, strips the ads and backstory, and formats clean steps.
Can I use Plum for free? Yes. Saving unlimited recipes, meal planning, and grocery lists are free. The one-time upgrade unlocks early access to new AI features.
Is ReciMe a one-time purchase? No. ReciMe’s full functionality requires an annual subscription. Plum’s upgrade is a single one-time purchase.