# Deglaze vs ReciMe

Deglaze and ReciMe both save from Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, save recipes from websites, plan meals, build a grocery list and have a cook mode. Pick Deglaze if you want free household sharing, a web app and Android, and a connector for ChatGPT and Claude with a paid plan. Pick ReciMe if you want the most widely used social-video saver, you are on Android too, and you do not need a pantry.

https://getsaucepan.com/compare/deglaze-vs-recime · checked November 4, 2026 · "not found" means we did not see it on the app's own pages, not that it lacks it.

## At a glance

### Deglaze
- Price: Free: 20 imports, then 5 a week, with household sharing. Pro is $49.99 a year, with a 7-day trial. (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/-/id6443578246)
- Platforms: iPhone, iPad and Android, plus a web app at web.deglaze.app. (https://www.deglaze.app/blog/deglaze-web-app)
- Saves from: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube posts and websites, with two taps from the share button. (https://deglaze.app/)
- Last App Store update: version 10.0.1, November 2, 2026

### ReciMe
- Price: Free with 5 imports a week. In the US the yearly plan is $39.99, with a 7-day trial. (https://recime.app/help/en/articles/11630592-wie-viel-kostet-das-recime-abo)
- Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android and a web app in beta. (https://www.recime.app/)
- Sync: Sign in with the same account on every device to sync recipes, meal plans and grocery lists. (https://recime.app/help/en/articles/11631362-how-do-i-share-an-account)
- Saves from: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube, plus screenshots and photos of handwritten recipes. (https://recime.app/)
- Last App Store update: version 8.2.1, November 2, 2026

## Feature by feature

- Works in ChatGPT: Deglaze yes (https://www.deglaze.app/ai-recipe-assistant); ReciMe not found
- Works in Claude: Deglaze yes (https://www.deglaze.app/ai-recipe-assistant); ReciMe not found
- Other AI apps via MCP: Deglaze yes (https://www.deglaze.app/ai-recipe-assistant); ReciMe not found
- Interactive cards in the chat: Deglaze not found; ReciMe not found
- Save from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube: Deglaze yes (https://www.deglaze.app/blog/save-recipes-from-video); ReciMe yes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recime-recipes-meal-planner/id1593779280)
- Save from websites: Deglaze yes (https://www.deglaze.app/how-to/save-recipes-from-instagram); ReciMe yes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recime-recipes-meal-planner/id1593779280)
- Scan cookbook pages and cards: Deglaze yes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/deglaze-recipe-manager/id6443578246); ReciMe yes (https://recime.app/help/en/articles/11625043-import-from-images)
- Meal plan: Deglaze yes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/deglaze-recipe-manager/id6443578246); ReciMe yes (https://recime.app/help/en/articles/14999930-how-to-use-your-meal-plan)
- Grocery list: Deglaze yes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/deglaze-recipe-manager/id6443578246); ReciMe yes (https://recime.app/help/en/articles/14999930-how-to-use-your-meal-plan)
- Shared with a household: Deglaze yes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/deglaze-recipe-manager/id6443578246); ReciMe partly (https://recime.app/help/en/articles/11631362-how-do-i-share-an-account)
- Send the list to grocery delivery: Deglaze yes (https://www.deglaze.app/blog/deglaze-update-grocery-delivery); ReciMe partly (https://recime.app/help/en/articles/13123523-how-to-use-grocery-checkout)
- Pantry: Deglaze no (https://www.deglaze.app/blog/deglaze-vs-paprika); ReciMe not found
- Receipt scan: Deglaze not found; ReciMe not found
- What can I make from what I have: Deglaze partly (https://www.deglaze.app/ai-recipe-assistant); ReciMe not found
- Cook mode: Deglaze yes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/deglaze-recipe-manager/id6443578246); ReciMe yes (https://recime.app/help/en/articles/11596201-is-there-a-free-version-of-the-app)
- Timers: Deglaze yes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/deglaze-recipe-manager/id6443578246); ReciMe not found
- Nutrition: Deglaze not found (https://www.deglaze.app/blog/deglaze-vs-recime); ReciMe yes (https://recime.app/help/en/articles/11596201-is-there-a-free-version-of-the-app)
- Widgets: Deglaze not found; ReciMe not found
- Live Activities: Deglaze not found; ReciMe not found
- Apple Watch: Deglaze no (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/deglaze-recipe-manager/id6443578246); ReciMe no (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recime-recipes-meal-planner/id1593779280)
- Siri and Shortcuts: Deglaze yes (https://www.deglaze.app/how-to/add-groceries-with-siri); ReciMe not found
- Mac and iPad: Deglaze partly (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/deglaze-recipe-manager/id6443578246); ReciMe partly (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recime-recipes-meal-planner/id1593779280)
- CarPlay: Deglaze not found; ReciMe not found
- Android: Deglaze yes (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.deglaze.prod); ReciMe yes (https://www.recime.app/)
- Web app: Deglaze yes (https://www.deglaze.app/blog/deglaze-web-app); ReciMe partly (https://recime.app/help/en/articles/11626084-can-i-access-recime-using-a-computer)
- Free plan: Deglaze yes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/deglaze-recipe-manager/id6443578246); ReciMe yes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recime-recipes-meal-planner/id1593779280)

## Where Deglaze is stronger

- Works in ChatGPT: ChatGPT plugin from the ChatGPT plugin directory (chatgpt.com/plugins/plugin_asdk_app_69fcadaf...), sign in with Deglaze account; backed by MCP server https://mcp.deglaze.app/mcp. App Store lists AI assistants as Pro. ChatGPT listing page itself returned 403; onboarding asks 'Do you use ChatGPT or Claude?' and marks it Pro (screenshot). ReciMe: not found.
- Works in Claude: Custom connector at https://mcp.deglaze.app/mcp (claude.ai web + desktop, OAuth). Pro only per App Store and onboarding screen. Not confirmed in Anthropic's directory. ReciMe: not found.
- Other AI apps via MCP: Remote MCP server (streamable HTTP + OAuth); Gemini as custom connected app (web, then works in Gemini mobile), Muse via custom connector (directory approval pending), 'any AI assistant that supports remote MCP servers'. Claude Code/Cursor not named. ReciMe: not found.
- Shared with a household: Household shares recipes, grocery list and meal plan; free plan includes household sharing; one Pro covers the household. ReciMe: partly.
- Send the list to grocery delivery: Send grocery list to Instacart (US and Canada), duplicates combined; Pro requirement not stated. ReciMe: partly.
- Timers: One-tap timers from instruction text, several at once, time-sensitive notification when done; App Store marks timers (Pro). ReciMe: not found.
- Siri and Shortcuts: Add groceries with Siri ('...to my grocery list in Deglaze', iPhone, iOS 26+, free) and a Shortcuts 'Add to Grocery List' action (iOS 17+). ReciMe: not found.
- Web app: web.deglaze.app (May 4, 2026): saving, organizing, meal planning, grocery lists, cooking sessions. ReciMe: partly.

## Where ReciMe is stronger

- Nutrition: Calories, protein, carbs, fat per recipe; nutrition calculator is Premium only. Deglaze: not found.

## A third option: Saucepan

Saucepan is our app. It has interactive cards in the chat, a pantry, receipt scanning, recipes from what you have, widgets and Live Activities, which neither Deglaze nor ReciMe shows on its own pages. It launches on November 13, 2026 and has no ratings yet. It is on iPhone for now. Android is coming soon. Free to use; Saucepan+ is $4.99 a month or $34.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial.

## Questions

### Is Deglaze or ReciMe better?
It depends on what you need. Deglaze and ReciMe both save from Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, save recipes from websites, plan meals, build a grocery list and have a cook mode. Pick Deglaze if you want free household sharing, a web app and Android, and a connector for ChatGPT and Claude with a paid plan. Pick ReciMe if you want the most widely used social-video saver, you are on Android too, and you do not need a pantry.

### How much do Deglaze and ReciMe cost?
Deglaze: Free: 20 imports, then 5 a week, with household sharing. Pro is $49.99 a year, with a 7-day trial. ReciMe: Free with 5 imports a week. In the US the yearly plan is $39.99, with a 7-day trial. Prices are US dollars from each app's own pages. Checked November 4, 2026.

### Which is free, Deglaze or ReciMe?
Deglaze: yes. Free plan: 20 imports then 5/week, AI library organisation, cooking mode, grocery list, household sharing. Pro: 7-day free trial then $49.99/yr ('$0.95/week'); App Store IAP lists Deglaze Pro $49.99. ReciMe: yes. Free (5 imports/week); ReciMe Plus IAPs listed $29.99, $39.99, $59.99 (periods not shown on listing); 7-day free trial.

### Can Deglaze or ReciMe save recipes from Instagram and TikTok?
Deglaze: yes. Instagram (posts/Reels), TikTok, YouTube (incl. Shorts), Facebook, Pinterest, Reddit (onboarding shows Reddit too); reads captions plus on-screen text/scenes. ReciMe: yes. Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest; free tier capped at 5 imports/week, unlimited is Premium.

### Do Deglaze and ReciMe work on Android?
Deglaze: yes. Google Play: 'Deglaze: Cooking, Simplified', 4.7 stars, 10K+ downloads, updated Oct 21, 2026. ReciMe: yes. Google Play app com.recime.app linked from official site.

### Can you use Deglaze or ReciMe in a web browser?
Deglaze: yes. web.deglaze.app (May 4, 2026): saving, organizing, meal planning, grocery lists, cooking sessions. ReciMe: partly. Web app in beta, desktop/laptop only: import, view, edit recipes; meal plans and grocery lists 'coming soon'.

### Do Deglaze or ReciMe work with ChatGPT or Claude?
Deglaze has a connector: ChatGPT plugin from the ChatGPT plugin directory (chatgpt.com/plugins/plugin_asdk_app_69fcadaf...), sign in with Deglaze account; backed by MCP server https://mcp.deglaze.app/mcp. App Store lists AI assistants as Pro. ChatGPT listing page itself returned 403; onboarding asks 'Do you use ChatGPT or Claude?' and marks it Pro (screenshot) We found none from ReciMe on its own pages.

### When were Deglaze and ReciMe last updated?
On the US App Store, Deglaze is at version 10.0.1 (November 2, 2026) and ReciMe at version 8.2.1 (November 2, 2026). Checked November 4, 2026.

### Can I export my recipes from ReciMe?
A PDF of one recipe, or a share link. We found no whole-library export. Source: https://recime.app/help/en/articles/11626121-can-i-print-or-export-my-recipes
