# ReciMe vs Honeydew

ReciMe and Honeydew both save from Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, save recipes from websites, plan meals, build a grocery list and have a cook mode. Pick ReciMe if you want the most widely used social-video saver, you are on Android too, and you do not need a pantry. Pick Honeydew if you want a household that shares everything on iPhone and Android, and you will pay for Plus.

https://getsaucepan.com/compare/recime-vs-honeydew · 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

### 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

### Honeydew
- Price: Free with a limited number of saves. Plus is $6.99 a month or $39.99 a year. (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/-/id6714449541)
- Platforms: iPhone, iPad and Android, with a Chrome extension. A full web app is in development. (https://honeydewcook.com/support/en/using-the-app/use-on-computer/)
- Saves from: A pasted or shared link from any website, and screenshots and photos. Saving from social media is Plus. (https://honeydewcook.com/)
- Last App Store update: version 1.8.7, November 3, 2026

## Feature by feature

- Works in ChatGPT: ReciMe not found; Honeydew yes (https://honeydewcook.com/mcp)
- Works in Claude: ReciMe not found; Honeydew yes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/honeydew-capture-recipes/id6714449541)
- Other AI apps via MCP: ReciMe not found; Honeydew yes (https://honeydewcook.com/mcp)
- Interactive cards in the chat: ReciMe not found; Honeydew not found
- Save from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube: ReciMe yes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recime-recipes-meal-planner/id1593779280); Honeydew yes (https://honeydewcook.com/support/en/first-steps-ios/save-from-tiktok)
- Save from websites: ReciMe yes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recime-recipes-meal-planner/id1593779280); Honeydew yes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/honeydew-capture-recipes/id6714449541)
- Scan cookbook pages and cards: ReciMe yes (https://recime.app/help/en/articles/11625043-import-from-images); Honeydew yes (https://honeydewcook.com/support/en/first-steps-ios/scan-from-cookbooks)
- Meal plan: ReciMe yes (https://recime.app/help/en/articles/14999930-how-to-use-your-meal-plan); Honeydew yes (https://honeydewcook.com/support/en/using-the-app/meal-planning)
- Grocery list: ReciMe yes (https://recime.app/help/en/articles/14999930-how-to-use-your-meal-plan); Honeydew yes (https://honeydewcook.com/support/en/using-the-app/grocery-checkout)
- Shared with a household: ReciMe partly (https://recime.app/help/en/articles/11631362-how-do-i-share-an-account); Honeydew yes (https://honeydewcook.com/support/en/using-the-app/household-sharing)
- Send the list to grocery delivery: ReciMe partly (https://recime.app/help/en/articles/13123523-how-to-use-grocery-checkout); Honeydew yes (https://honeydewcook.com/support/en/using-the-app/grocery-checkout)
- Pantry: ReciMe not found; Honeydew yes (https://honeydewcook.com/support/en/using-the-app/grocery-checkout)
- Receipt scan: ReciMe not found; Honeydew not found
- What can I make from what I have: ReciMe not found; Honeydew yes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/honeydew-capture-recipes/id6714449541)
- Cook mode: ReciMe yes (https://recime.app/help/en/articles/11596201-is-there-a-free-version-of-the-app); Honeydew yes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/honeydew-capture-recipes/id6714449541)
- Timers: ReciMe not found; Honeydew yes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/honeydew-capture-recipes/id6714449541)
- Nutrition: ReciMe yes (https://recime.app/help/en/articles/11596201-is-there-a-free-version-of-the-app); Honeydew yes (https://honeydewcook.com/support/en/using-the-app/nutrition-information)
- Widgets: ReciMe not found; Honeydew yes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/honeydew-capture-recipes/id6714449541)
- Live Activities: ReciMe not found; Honeydew not found
- Apple Watch: ReciMe no (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recime-recipes-meal-planner/id1593779280); Honeydew no (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/honeydew-capture-recipes/id6714449541)
- Siri and Shortcuts: ReciMe not found; Honeydew not found
- Mac and iPad: ReciMe partly (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recime-recipes-meal-planner/id1593779280); Honeydew partly (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/honeydew-capture-recipes/id6714449541)
- CarPlay: ReciMe not found; Honeydew not found
- Android: ReciMe yes (https://www.recime.app/); Honeydew yes (https://honeydewcook.com)
- Web app: ReciMe partly (https://recime.app/help/en/articles/11626084-can-i-access-recime-using-a-computer); Honeydew no (https://honeydewcook.com/support/en/using-the-app/use-on-computer)
- Free plan: ReciMe yes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/recime-recipes-meal-planner/id1593779280); Honeydew yes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/honeydew-capture-recipes/id6714449541)

## Where Honeydew is stronger

- Works in ChatGPT: Remote MCP connector (https://mcp.honeydewcook.app/mcp) added as a custom connector; MCP page shows a ChatGPT demo; OAuth sign-in, no API key; not a listed ChatGPT app (custom connector, likely needs ChatGPT developer mode). ReciMe: not found.
- Works in Claude: 'Connect to Claude' connector added in v1.8.5 (Aug 2026); site banner 'Chat with your recipes in Claude'. ReciMe: not found.
- Other AI apps via MCP: Generic remote MCP URL for 'compatible AI assistants'; specific other clients not named. ReciMe: not found.
- Shared with a household: Household shares recipes, grocery list, meal plan, whiteboard widget; Plus only (owner needs Plus). ReciMe: partly.
- Send the list to grocery delivery: Export grocery list to Instacart cart; Plus only. ReciMe: partly.
- Pantry: Pantry list checked against when generating grocery lists; 'Pantry Mode' photo of ingredients. ReciMe: not found.
- What can I make from what I have: Search by ingredients; Pantry Mode: photo of pantry shows recipes you can make / missing ingredients. ReciMe: not found.
- Timers: Cooking timers inside recipe steps (v1.8.x). ReciMe: not found.
- Widgets: Meal Plan home screen widget; household whiteboard/notes widget. ReciMe: not found.

## A third option: Saucepan

Saucepan is our app. It has interactive cards in the chat, receipt scanning, Live Activities and Siri and Shortcuts actions, which neither ReciMe nor Honeydew 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 ReciMe or Honeydew better?
It depends on what you need. ReciMe and Honeydew both save from Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, save recipes from websites, plan meals, build a grocery list and have a cook mode. Pick ReciMe if you want the most widely used social-video saver, you are on Android too, and you do not need a pantry. Pick Honeydew if you want a household that shares everything on iPhone and Android, and you will pay for Plus.

### How much do ReciMe and Honeydew cost?
ReciMe: Free with 5 imports a week. In the US the yearly plan is $39.99, with a 7-day trial. Honeydew: Free with a limited number of saves. Plus is $6.99 a month or $39.99 a year. Prices are US dollars from each app's own pages. Checked November 4, 2026.

### Which is free, ReciMe or Honeydew?
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. Honeydew: yes. Free (limited saves); Plus $6.99/mo or $39.99/yr per description; IAP list also shows Premium Week $9.99, Plus/Pro $19.99, $59.99, $99.99.

### Can ReciMe or Honeydew save recipes from Instagram and TikTok?
ReciMe: yes. Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest; free tier capped at 5 imports/week, unlimited is Premium. Honeydew: yes. Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest (per-platform support guides); reads video transcripts.

### Do ReciMe and Honeydew work on Android?
ReciMe: yes. Google Play app com.recime.app linked from official site. Honeydew: yes. Google Play app com.redhoney.eatlist linked from official site; Android support guides.

### Can you use ReciMe or Honeydew in a web browser?
ReciMe: partly. Web app in beta, desktop/laptop only: import, view, edit recipes; meal plans and grocery lists 'coming soon'. Honeydew: no. Support: 'A full web app is currently in development'; Chrome extension only for now.

### Do ReciMe or Honeydew work with ChatGPT or Claude?
Honeydew has a connector: Remote MCP connector (https://mcp.honeydewcook.app/mcp) added as a custom connector; MCP page shows a ChatGPT demo; OAuth sign-in, no API key; not a listed ChatGPT app (custom connector, likely needs ChatGPT developer mode) We found none from ReciMe on its own pages.

### When were ReciMe and Honeydew last updated?
On the US App Store, ReciMe is at version 8.2.1 (November 2, 2026) and Honeydew at version 1.8.7 (November 3, 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