Frequently Asked Questions

MenuCrafters is a smart meal planning app that helps you plan your weekly meals, generate shopping lists automatically sorted by store aisle, and track your nutrition. Simply browse recipes, add them to your weekly planner, and get an organized shopping list in seconds.

Yes! MenuCrafters offers a free plan that includes access to our recipe library, weekly meal planning, and smart shopping lists. Premium plans unlock additional features like advanced nutrition tracking, family sharing, and curated meal plans.

Yes, MenuCrafters works seamlessly across all devices. Use it on your desktop to plan your week, then access your shopping list on your phone while at the store. Your data syncs automatically across all devices.

With MenuCrafters, you can plan an entire week of balanced meals in under 2 minutes using our Autoplan feature. Simply set your preferences (vegetarian nights, quick dinners, family-friendly, etc.) and let the app fill your calendar with balanced options.

Absolutely! You can filter recipes by dietary preferences including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, and more. The app also shows complete nutritional information including macros, calories, and allergens for each recipe.

Yes, you can save unlimited recipes to your favorites. Pin your go-to meals as staples so they automatically appear in your weekly suggestions, saving you time every week.

When you add recipes to your weekly planner, MenuCrafters automatically generates a shopping list with all ingredients. The list is intelligently grouped by store aisle (produce, dairy, proteins, etc.), combines duplicate items, and calculates quantities based on servings. You can share it with family members in real-time.

Yes! You can share your shopping list with anyone. They can view and check off items in real-time from their own phone, making grocery shopping a team effort.

Yes, MenuCrafters learns from your habits. Items you frequently add or staples you mark will be suggested automatically, saving you time each week.

Yes! All recipes in MenuCrafters are bilingual, available in both English and Spanish. Step-by-step instructions include built-in timers to help you cook with confidence.

Our nutritional data is carefully calculated for each recipe, including calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber, and more. The values are based on standard serving sizes and common ingredient brands.

Yes! MenuCrafters tracks your planned nutrition throughout the week. You can see daily breakdowns and weekly averages to ensure you are meeting your health goals.