Mob: Meal Planner and Recipes
How does the meal planner work in Mob?
You can drag and drop recipes onto specific days of the week to build your meal plan. The app can also suggest budget-friendly recipes if you set a tight budget, making it easy to stick to your goals.
What is the 'Use Up' tool and how do I use it?
The 'Use Up' tool lets you type in leftover ingredients you have, like a sad mushroom and an onion, and it suggests recipes that use them. It helps reduce food waste and saves you from having to figure out what to cook with odds and ends.
Why are the serving sizes so large, and how can I adjust recipes?
Many recipes are designed for families, so you may need to manually halve or quarter ingredients to avoid leftovers for days. The app doesn't automatically scale servings, which can be a bit annoying, but you can do the math yourself or use a separate conversion tool.
I keep seeing prompts for Mob Plus. Is the free version still usable?
Yes, the free version works well for basic meal planning and grocery lists, but you'll encounter ads and prompts for the paid 'Mob Plus' plan, especially when using the auto-planner feature. You can ignore them and still use the core features without paying.
How does Mob compare to other meal planning apps like Mealime?
Mob stands out with its 'Use Up' tool for reducing waste and its easy drag-and-drop meal planner, but Mealime offers better serving size scaling and fewer upsells in the free version. Mob is great if you want a simpler, more budget-focused planner, while Mealime is better for precise portion control.
