eMeals Review (2026): Pricing, Meal Plans, Pros and Cons
eMeals sends a new week of dinners for the food style you pick and a shopping list you can send to a grocer. This review is based on eMeals' own website and App Store listing. Where we couldn't confirm a detail from an official source, we left it out.
Updated September 29, 2026 · Prices and features checked September 29, 2026
| Price | $37.50 for 3 months, or as low as $4.99/month on a 12-month subscription. No monthly plan.Source: eMeals home page and FAQ (pricing, trial, meal plans) |
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| Free trial | 14 daysSource: eMeals home page and FAQ (pricing, trial, meal plans) |
| Meal plans | 15 food styles, all included in every subscription. Dinner by default; breakfast and lunch plans can be added.Source: eMeals home page and FAQ (pricing, trial, meal plans) |
| Grocery ordering | Walmart, Kroger, Amazon and Instacart; the app also lists Shipt, Albertsons, Safeway and H-E-BSource: eMeals App Store listing (subscription options, grocery partners) |
| Your own recipes | Yes: add family recipes or save them from the webSource: eMeals home page and FAQ (pricing, trial, meal plans) |
US list prices checked September 29, 2026. App-store prices, regional prices, and sales can differ.
What is eMeals?
eMeals is a done-for-you meal planning service. You choose a food style, it sends a weekly dinner menu with recipes, and the app turns your picks into a shopping list. You can shop yourself or send the list to a grocer for pickup or delivery.
What it does well
- Low price on the 12-month plan: as little as $4.99 a month
- 14-day free trial
- Every subscription includes all 15 meal plans, from keto and paleo to kid-friendly and slow cooker
- Sends the shopping list to Walmart, Kroger, Instacart, Amazon and other grocers
- Lets you add your own family recipes and recipes from the web
Watch out for
- No month-to-month plan: the shortest subscription is 3 months
- Dinner plans only, unless you add a breakfast or lunch plan
- You pay for 3 or 12 months up front
eMeals pricing
eMeals sells 3-month and 12-month subscriptions only. On its website the 3-month plan is $37.50 and the 12-month plan works out to as little as $4.99 a month. Its App Store listing prices the 12-month dinner plan at $59.99. Every subscription starts with a 14-day free trial.
Who eMeals suits
It suits families who want dinner decided each week at a low yearly price, and people who already order groceries from one of its partners. It suits people less well if they want to pay month to month or want breakfast and lunch planned without buying an add-on.
eMeals vs Ultimate Meal Plans
We make Ultimate Meal Plans, so weigh this accordingly. Per quarter we cost about the same ($36 vs $37.50). On a yearly plan eMeals is cheaper ($96 for us). eMeals has more food styles and more grocery partners. We cover AIP alongside keto, paleo, low carb, clean eating and diabetic-friendly eating, and include a food log for tracking what you eat.
| App | Price (US) | Trial | Plans made for you | Your own recipes | Grocery list | Best for |
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| eMeals | $37.50 per 3 months, or $4.99/mo on a 12-month plan (dinner plans) | 14 days | Yes: a new weekly menu for your chosen food style | Yes: add family recipes or save them from the web | Yes, sends to Walmart, Kroger, Instacart and others | Done-for-you family dinners at a low price |
| Ultimate Meal Plans(us) | $36 every 3 months ($14/mo monthly, $96/yr annual) | 14 days on quarterly or annual, card required | Yes: a new weekly plan for your diet | No | Automatic, with Instacart and Kroger options | Having dinner decided for you on a specific diet (keto, paleo, AIP, diabetic-friendly and more) |
US list prices checked September 29, 2026. App-store prices, regional prices, and sales can differ.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does eMeals cost?
eMeals says a subscription is "as low as $4.99 a month for a 12-month subscription," or $37.50 for 3 months. There is no monthly plan. Prices in the App Store can differ slightly.
Does eMeals have a free trial?
Yes. eMeals offers a 14-day free trial.
How many meal plans does eMeals have?
Fifteen, including Keto, Paleo, Low Carb, Clean Eating, Diabetic, Heart Healthy, Mediterranean, Plant Based, Gluten Free, Kid Friendly and Slow Cooker. eMeals says each subscription includes all of them.
Which grocery stores work with eMeals?
eMeals lists Walmart, Kroger, Amazon and Instacart on its website, and its App Store listing adds Shipt, Albertsons, Safeway and H-E-B. You can also just use the list in any store.
Can I add my own recipes to eMeals?
Yes. eMeals says you can add personal family recipes and recipes from anywhere on the web, as well as save favorites from its plans.
Is eMeals or Ultimate Meal Plans better?
eMeals is cheaper on a yearly plan and better for family dinners with grocery ordering. Ultimate Meal Plans costs about the same per quarter ($36 vs $37.50), covers AIP as well as keto, paleo, low carb, clean eating and diabetic-friendly eating, and includes a food log for tracking what you eat.