The short answer
FoodiePrep and My Tomte both plan meals for you. The difference is what surrounds the meals: My Tomte also runs the family calendar and the chores, so dinner fits around real life.
Side by side
Checked 11/10/2026
| My Tomte Family | FoodiePrep | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | A$19.99 a year | Free to start, with paid upgrades |
| Automatic meal planning | Included | Included |
| Recipe import | By link, photo or PDF | By link, video, photo or pasted text |
| Dietary rules, per person | Strict, and it explains why a meal is off the menu | Follows the restrictions you set |
| Pantry and kitchen stock | Fridge, freezer and pantry | Tracks what you already have |
| Family calendar with two-way sync | Included | Not offered |
| Chores and rewards for kids | Included | Not offered |
| Made for Australian households | Yes: AUD, metric, Australian dates | Not stated |
Price
My Tomte Family: A$19.99 a yearFoodiePrep: Free to start, with paid upgrades
Automatic meal planning
My Tomte Family: IncludedFoodiePrep: Included
Recipe import
My Tomte Family: By link, photo or PDFFoodiePrep: By link, video, photo or pasted text
Dietary rules, per person
My Tomte Family: Strict, and it explains why a meal is off the menuFoodiePrep: Follows the restrictions you set
Pantry and kitchen stock
My Tomte Family: Fridge, freezer and pantryFoodiePrep: Tracks what you already have
Family calendar with two-way sync
My Tomte Family: IncludedFoodiePrep: Not offered
Chores and rewards for kids
My Tomte Family: IncludedFoodiePrep: Not offered
Made for Australian households
My Tomte Family: Yes: AUD, metric, Australian datesFoodiePrep: Not stated
Where FoodiePrep is the better choice
- You save a lot of recipes from YouTube, TikTok or Instagram
- You’d like to chat with an AI cooking assistant
- You want to start free and upgrade later
Where My Tomte is the better choice
- You want meals, calendars and chores in one place
- You’d like strict allergy rules with reasons, not just filters
- You want Australian prices, Australian measurements and morning tea