One shop for the week
The generated shopping list combines ingredients across all meals, eliminating duplicates. Sorted by aisle, so you get in and out faster.
MealPantry for Australia
Family Meal Planner for Aussie Households
Feeding a family every week is a budget constraint, a logistics puzzle and a "but the kids won't eat that" problem all at once. MealPantry handles all three.
Tell it how many adults and kids you're feeding and your weekly grocery budget, and it plans a week of family dinners around this week's supermarket specials — then builds the shopping list for you.
Choose seven dinners for a complete week, or set the number of nights your household actually needs. Your Household Twin learns which meals your family loves and which ones come back untouched, so future plans become more relevant.
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Built for family life
The meal planning app that builds your week around Australian supermarket specials.
Scaled for your household size
Whether you are feeding two, four, or six people, MealPantry adjusts every recipe and ingredient quantity to match.
Set your household size and weekly family grocery budget, then review the resulting plan estimate and make swaps where your week needs adjustment.
Cuisines for fussy eaters
Finding meals the whole family will eat is challenging. MealPantry lets you select preferred cuisines and relies on your Household Twin to learn which meals are a hit.
As you rate dinners, the app refines its suggestions, ensuring your weekly plan is filled with meals your children actually enjoy.
Family budget price comparison
Feeding a family is expensive, but planning around specials makes a significant difference.
MealPantry compares the estimated cost of your family's shopping list across Woolworths, Coles, ALDI and IGA, helping you see which available option may suit your week before you shop.
Dated planning example
A dated example week for a family of four
This seven-dinner example uses the verified ALDI basket for 2–8 September 2026. It shows how a complete family week can be assembled from the same transparent ingredient prices used by MealPantry’s budget tools.
Example Family Week
Monday
Chicken and potato tray bake
$18.49estimated dinner cost
Tuesday
Cheesy pasta bake
$7.38estimated dinner cost
Wednesday
Chicken pasta soup
$12.88estimated dinner cost
Thursday
Potato and cheese bake
$12.99estimated dinner cost
Friday
Chicken toasties
$22.17estimated dinner cost
Saturday
Pasta with potato and cheese
$13.88estimated dinner cost
Sunday
Pasta and potato bake
$7.39estimated dinner cost
Weekly Total
$95.18 seven-dinner estimate
Store Comparison
Compare the complete list across four supermarkets
This is an example plan. Actual costs vary by household size, store, and the specials available in your area when you generate your plan.
From your budget to a week of dinners — in a few taps
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Tell MealPantry your weekly grocery spend so Autopilot can build and estimate the week around that limit.
1.Choose your budget.
Tell MealPantry your weekly grocery spend so Autopilot can build and estimate the week around that limit.
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Adults, kids, how many dinners you need.
2.Choose your household.
Adults, kids, how many dinners you need.
3.Choose your cuisines.
Italian, Mexican, Thai, Indian, Mediterranean, Chinese — or a mix.
4.Autopilot generates your week.
In a couple of taps, Autopilot builds a full week of dinners using the latest verified supermarket-specials evidence.
5.Your shopping list is created.
Every ingredient, sorted by store and aisle, ready to shop.
6.Compare supermarkets.
See how the plan sits across Woolworths, Coles, ALDI and IGA, and shop where it suits you.
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Not feeling a dinner? Smart Swap finds an alternative and updates the plan estimate around your choice.
7.Swap any meal.
Not feeling a dinner? Smart Swap finds an alternative and updates the plan estimate around your choice.
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The more you use it, the better it knows your family — so every week's plan gets a little more you.
8.Your Household Twin learns.
The more you use it, the better it knows your family — so every week's plan gets a little more you.
Start your first week free
30-day free trial · then $5.99/month or $49.99/year
Budgets and supermarket totals are planning estimates, not guarantees. Actual prices and outcomes vary by store, location, availability, pack size, household choices and meal swaps.
More features to help you save
Adjustable servings
Having guests over or need leftovers for lunch? Adjust the servings for any individual meal, and the shopping list scales instantly.
Stay on budget
Set your weekly family grocery budget and use the plan estimate to guide meal choices. If a week needs adjusting, swap meals and review the updated list before you shop.
Your Household Twin
It remembers dietary preferences, favourite meals, and the dinners you have swapped out, building a profile unique to your family.
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Stop overspending on groceries.
MealPantry connects the specials you can actually buy with meals your household wants to eat, then gives you one organised list for the shop.
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Frequently asked questions
Helpful answers before you download
How do I meal plan for a family of four on a budget?
Enter your household and weekly budget; Autopilot builds a week of family dinners around this week's specials and scales the shopping list to your family.
What if my kids are fussy?
Rate meals and swap the ones that don't land — your Household Twin learns and stops suggesting them. You can also select familiar, safe cuisines as a starting point.
Can I set how many nights I need?
Yes — choose how many dinners you want and it plans exactly that. Perfect for families who have takeaways on Fridays or eat out on weekends.
Does the shopping list combine ingredients?
Yes, the grocery list automatically consolidates ingredients across all your family meals, ensuring you buy exactly what you need without doubling up or wasting food.
How much does it cost?
Free for 30 days, then $5.99/month or $49.99/year. Cancel anytime.