Free Mela Alternative in 2025
Love Mela's beautiful design but not ready for the price? Recipe Notes delivers a stunning recipe management experience with powerful imports - completely free.
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Why Look for a Mela Alternative?
Mela is known for its gorgeous Apple-native design and smooth user experience. However, with separate purchases required for iOS and Mac (around $5-10 each), the costs add up for users who want their recipes everywhere.
Recipe Notes offers a modern, beautifully designed alternative that's completely free. Plus, we support importing from Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, and other platforms that Mela doesn't handle natively.
Recipe Notes vs Mela: Feature Comparison
| Feature | Recipe Notes | Mela |
|---|---|---|
| Modern UI Design | Free. Clean & fluid | Paid |
| Recipe Storage | Free. Unlimited | Paid |
| Import from Photos | Free | No |
| Import from PDF | Free | No |
| Social Media Import | Free. TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook & more | No |
| Website Import | Free. Fast & stable | Paid |
| Grocery List | Free. Syncs to iOS Reminders | Paid. No system integration |
| Meal Planning | Free. Syncs to iOS Calendar | Paid. No system integration |
| Export to PDF | Free | Paid |
| Cloud Sync | Free. Multiple backups | Paid |
Why Choose Recipe Notes Over Mela?
Completely Free
No upfront cost, no subscriptions. Get all features without paying the $5-10+ that Mela charges per platform.
Social Media Imports
Import recipes directly from Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest - something Mela doesn't offer natively.
Beautiful Design
Clean, modern interface that feels right at home on iOS. Great user experience without the price tag.
Cloud Sync
Your recipes sync automatically to the cloud with multiple backups. No extra cost for cloud features like some other apps charge.
Switching from Mela is Easy
Download Recipe Notes
Get Recipe Notes free from the App Store in under a minute.
Re-Import Recipes
Use one-click import to save recipes from original sources.
Enjoy Free Features
Organize, plan meals, and cook - all without paying anything.
What Users Say About Recipe Notes
"It's been amazing for transferring my recipes from Pinterest and TikTok, there doesn't seem to be a limit on the recipes either. The meal prep section is super useful... the grocery list section is DOUBLE amazing!"
— Basile_Rav · App Store Review
"I don't usually leave reviews, but this app has had a huge impact on my life. It makes grocery shopping SO EASY... The import feature is excellent too! Also, it's free, and with no ads! AWESOME!"
— cloverbiird · App Store Review
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Recipe Notes is a free alternative to Mela that offers similar features including recipe imports, cloud sync, beautiful design, and smart organization - without the purchase fee.
Recipe Notes currently focuses on iOS (iPhone and iPad) with seamless cloud sync. A Mac app is in development. Your recipes are always synced to the cloud so they're accessible across your Apple devices.
Recipe Notes features a modern, clean design built for iOS. While Mela is known for its polish, Recipe Notes delivers a beautiful user experience that many users prefer - and it's completely free.
Yes! Recipe Notes supports one-click import from Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest - features that Mela doesn't offer. Perfect for saving recipes from your social media feeds.
Ready to Try Recipe Notes?
Get the beautiful recipe management experience you love - for free. No purchase required, ever.