Copy Me That alternatives: how to switch without losing your recipes
Export your recipes from Copy Me That first, then pick the replacement that matches what you actually use there: a full copy of each recipe, a meal planner, an aisle-sorted shopping list, or saving from social apps. Its App Store listing says the free version stops at 40 recipes and that you can export your recipes at any time.
Updated 2026-11-04
Checked on 4 November 2026 on the Copy Me That App Store listing. Prices and limits change; confirm them in the store.
Why people look for an alternative
The free version is capped at 40 recipes, according to its App Store listing. Beyond that you need a paid membership.
The listing says recipe detection is optimized for English, which matters if you save recipes in French or Spanish.
Some people simply want a different mix: more planning, shared shopping, or better handling of videos.
Step 1: export before you do anything else
The listing says you can export your recipes at any time. Do it now and keep the file somewhere safe, even if you are not sure you will leave. Open the export once to check what it contains: ingredients, steps, photos and the source link.
Keep Copy Me That until the recipes you really cook are safe in the new app. Switching is much easier when nothing is deleted.
Step 2: list what you use in Copy Me That
A full copy of each recipe instead of a link
Saving from social media apps
A meal planner
A shopping list sorted by aisle
Sync between your devices
The screen staying on while you cook
Cross out what you never use. The rest is your shortlist.
Step 3: match the alternatives
Paprika: closest in spirit. Browser import, weekly or monthly meal plans, a grocery list sorted by aisle with similar items combined, and cloud sync. Each platform is bought separately.
Mela: Apple devices only, with a one-time purchase. Large-text cook mode with timers; it reads the descriptions of YouTube, TikTok and Instagram videos.
AnyList: shared shopping lists are its strength, with a meal planning calendar. AnyList Complete is $9.99 a year for one person or $14.99 for a household, per its premium page.
ReciMe: built around importing recipes; the free plan allows 5 imports per 7 days.
Samsung Food: free to start, with a weekly planner, shopping lists and a large public recipe library; AI plans and pantry tools are in the paid tier.
KissCooks: reads the video itself, including what is said out loud, plans menus in a calendar and shares one shopping list live. It is free to start and unlimited from €5.99 with the annual plan. KissCooks adds recipes from links, photos and screenshots; it does not import a file exported from another app.
Step 4: move the recipes you cook, not all of them
Start with the 20 recipes you actually make. For each one, use its source link or a screenshot to add it to the new app, then compare the quantities with the original. Leave the rest in Copy Me That, or import them later when you need them. A move you do in one evening is a move you finish.
Its App Store listing says the free version is limited to 40 recipes and that a paid membership unlocks unlimited recipes. Check the store for the current prices.
Can I export my recipes from Copy Me That?
The App Store listing says you can export your recipes at any time. Run an export and open the file to check what it contains.
Can KissCooks import my Copy Me That export?
No. KissCooks adds recipes from links, photos and screenshots, not from a file exported by another app. The usual route is to re-add your favourite recipes from their source links.
Which alternative is closest to Copy Me That?
Paprika is the closest on features: browser import, a meal planner, an aisle-sorted shopping list and sync. For saving from videos, test the alternatives with the 10-minute test in our comparison.
