ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner

User Experience Report

Week of April 9th, 2025

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ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner

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Week of April 9th, 2025
This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
It highlights trends and insights to help you understand what matters most.
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner's key feedback

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Subscription Issues

Many users are frustrated with unexpected charges and the lack of clear communication regarding subscription renewals, affecting approximately 15% of users. This has led to dissatisfaction with the app's billing practices and customer service response.

I was charged for a full year subscription without any prior notice and couldn't get a refund.

2

Import Limitations

Users have reported issues with the app's ability to import recipes accurately from various sources, with about 10% experiencing problems with incorrect or incomplete data being pulled in.

The app often pulls the wrong information when I try to add recipes from websites.

3

Lack of Customization

The app's inability to support custom tags and multiple grocery lists is a pain point for around 8% of users, who find it limits their ability to organize recipes effectively.

I can't create custom tags to sort my recipes by personal preferences.

4

User Interface Glitches

Approximately 7% of users have encountered glitches such as recipes not saving correctly or the app freezing, which disrupts their experience and makes the app less reliable.

After editing a recipe, it often ends up in 'uncategorized' instead of the intended cookbook.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Paprika Recipe Manager
Paprika is highly praised for its seamless recipe organization, ease of use, and ability to sync across devices without a subscription. Users appreciate its ability to download recipes from the internet and organize them into categories, making meal planning and grocery shopping more efficient.

#2 RUNNER UP

ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner
ReciMe receives mixed feedback; users love its ability to organize recipes from various social media platforms and its meal planning features. However, many are frustrated with the subscription model and issues with recipe saving and AI extraction, leading to dissatisfaction with the app's value.

#3 Straggler

ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner
Whisk, now rebranded as Samsung Food, is appreciated for its recipe saving and meal planning capabilities. However, users are increasingly frustrated with intrusive ads that disrupt the cooking experience, leading some to seek alternative apps.
Competitors Analysis
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Paprika Recipe Manager
#1 Users Choice
Paprika is highly praised for its seamless recipe organization, ease of use, and ability to sync across devices without a subscription. Users appreciate its ability to download recipes from the internet and organize them into categories, making meal planning and grocery shopping more efficient.
ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner
#2 Runner-up
ReciMe receives mixed feedback; users love its ability to organize recipes from various social media platforms and its meal planning features. However, many are frustrated with the subscription model and issues with recipe saving and AI extraction, leading to dissatisfaction with the app's value.
ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner
#3 Straggler
Whisk, now rebranded as Samsung Food, is appreciated for its recipe saving and meal planning capabilities. However, users are increasingly frustrated with intrusive ads that disrupt the cooking experience, leading some to seek alternative apps.

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Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Tagging System
Users find it cumbersome to track tried recipes due to the lack of a tagging system, which complicates organization. Implementing a tagging feature would streamline recipe management and enhance user experience.
I have to duplicate folders to track tried recipes; tags would simplify this.
Subscription Transparency
There is dissatisfaction with the lack of clear communication regarding subscription charges and renewal notifications, leading to unexpected charges. Enhancing transparency in subscription terms could improve trust and user satisfaction.
I was charged for a full year without any prior notice or emails.
Import Limitations
The app's inability to import recipes from certain sources or handle bulk imports efficiently frustrates users. Addressing these import limitations could significantly enhance the app's functionality.
I have to manually download over 200 recipes one by one.
Dark Mode Absence
The absence of a dark mode option is a notable design oversight, causing discomfort for users sensitive to bright screens. Introducing a dark mode could improve user comfort and app appeal.
The app's bright white background is harsh on the eyes.
Customer Service Issues
Users report poor customer service experiences, particularly regarding refund requests and subscription cancellations. Improving customer support responsiveness and flexibility could enhance user satisfaction.
I was met with a very disturbing no refunds policy without any empathy.
Feature Bugs
Persistent bugs, such as recipes being miscategorized or app lagging, hinder the user experience and diminish the app's reliability. Prioritizing bug fixes would improve app stability and user trust.
Recipes keep ending up in 'uncategorized' despite edits.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Tagging System
Users find it cumbersome to track tried recipes due to the lack of a tagging system, which complicates organization. Implementing a tagging feature would streamline recipe management and enhance user experience.
Subscription Transparency
There is dissatisfaction with the lack of clear communication regarding subscription charges and renewal notifications, leading to unexpected charges. Enhancing transparency in subscription terms could improve trust and user satisfaction.
Import Limitations
The app's inability to import recipes from certain sources or handle bulk imports efficiently frustrates users. Addressing these import limitations could significantly enhance the app's functionality.
Dark Mode Absence
The absence of a dark mode option is a notable design oversight, causing discomfort for users sensitive to bright screens. Introducing a dark mode could improve user comfort and app appeal.
Customer Service Issues
Users report poor customer service experiences, particularly regarding refund requests and subscription cancellations. Improving customer support responsiveness and flexibility could enhance user satisfaction.
Feature Bugs
Persistent bugs, such as recipes being miscategorized or app lagging, hinder the user experience and diminish the app's reliability. Prioritizing bug fixes would improve app stability and user trust.

Quotes of the week

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The app is great for organizing recipes from various platforms, but it lacks custom tags and dark mode, and the subscription price is too high compared to other apps.
YoungBeej
Week of April 9th, 2025
I love the app's functionality for meal planning and grocery lists, but the design could be improved for a better user experience.
Arb3313
Week of April 9th, 2025
The app is amazing for organizing recipes and meal planning, but it would be better with more nutrition facts, like net carbs for Keto diets.
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Week of April 9th, 2025

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The quotes of the week

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The app is great for organizing recipes from various platforms, but it lacks custom tags and dark mode, and the subscription price is too high compared to other apps.
Candice Wu
App Store
I love the app's functionality for meal planning and grocery lists, but the design could be improved for a better user experience.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
The app is amazing for organizing recipes and meal planning, but it would be better with more nutrition facts, like net carbs for Keto diets.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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