Compare two popular meal planning solutions and find the best fit for your lifestyle
iMessage AI assistant for moms
The iMessage AI assistant for moms. Morning rundowns, school reminders, meal plans, and everything else on your plate — right where you already are.
Coming soon
Meal planning app
Mealime is a meal planning app that provides recipes and generates grocery lists.
Free with Pro subscription available
Works in iMessage
No app download needed—just text
AI-powered personalization
Learns your preferences over time
Grocery delivery integration
Order groceries through your preferred service
Daily cooking reminders
Get notified when to start cooking
Pantry tracking
Track ingredients you have
Grocery list generation
Automatic shopping lists
Dietary preference support
Filter by diet, allergies
Recipe swapping
Replace recipes you don't like
Budget management
Plan meals within your budget
Defrost reminders
Get prep alerts in advance
No app to download, no login to remember. Just text Basil like you would a friend.
Get texts when it's time to defrost, prep, or start cooking. Never forget dinner again.
One tap to send your grocery list to your preferred delivery service. Skip the store entirely.
Designed around the mental load that disproportionately falls on moms — and built to lift as much of it as possible.
While Mealime offers solid meal planning features, Hey, Basil takes convenience to the next level by living right in iMessage. No more opening another app—just text your meal plan.
The iMessage AI assistant for moms is rolling out to new families. Sign up to be among the first.
Coming soon