Checked against Mealime’s notice on September 23, 2026
Looking for a Mealime alternative?
Mealime says its app closes on October 21, 2026. If you would like another standalone option for a weekly dinner routine, here is what has been announced and where Meals This Week fits.
What Mealime has announced
- The Mealime app will be discontinued on October 21, 2026.
- Its recipes continue in Meals Hub, inside Albertsons Companies store apps and websites, supported by the same team.
- Mealime says Meals Hub can be used to browse recipes, make meal plans and build shopping lists even if you do not shop at an Albertsons Companies store.
- Pro subscribers are no longer charged, and Pro recipes and features are open to all Mealime users until the closure.
- Personal data will be deleted when the app shuts down.
The two options side by side
| Meals Hub | Meals This Week | |
|---|---|---|
| Available today | Yes | No, in development |
| Where it lives | Albertsons Companies store apps and websites | Its own web app; iOS later |
| Account | An Albertsons Companies store account | A Meals This Week account |
| Price | Free, per Mealime’s notice | Planned free with ads; premium later |
| Recipes | Mealime’s recipes and more | Its own recipes, written for the app |
| From your Mealime account | Some preferences are set up again, per the notice | No import at launch |
Where Meals This Week fits
Meals This Week is for people who would like a standalone planner for a simple routine: choose the week’s dinners, get one combined grocery list, and cook one clear step at a time. If Meals Hub suits you, it is free and it is ready now.
Get the launch email.
One email when Meals This Week opens. That is all.