Top 5 Vegan Mobile Apps

If you’re like most folks, you and your smartphone are glued at the hip. Personally, I use my iPhone for everything. Texting, checking the weather, browsing my Facebook feed, answering emails – you name it. It’s actually hard to remember a time when I didn’t use my iPhone to complete day-to-day tasks. Sad? Maybe. But this is the age we live in, and I know I’m not the only one who’s hooked. Research shows the average user picks up his or her smartphone 1,500 times per week! That’s a lot of screen time.

Now that you’ve switched to a vegan meal plan, you’re going to have to put a bit of extra effort into things like dining out, grocery shopping, and meal planning. But don’t stress! As they say, there’s an app for that. In fact, there are quite a few vegan mobile apps that will help make your transition into plant-based bliss a whole lot easier. Here are five of our favorites you can download today.

Happy Cow

Whether you’ve moved to a new city or are planning a vacation, Happy Cow makes it a snap to find vegan, vegetarian, and veg-friendly restaurants at your final destination and every stop along the way.

Animal-Free

When you first switch to a vegan meal plan, Animal-Free will be your savior at the grocery store. The app identifies common and hidden animal ingredients to help you make smart, plant-based buying decisions.

Bunny Free

For those who are passionate about the ethical side of veganism, the Bunny Free app for iPhone and Android devices allows you to search for companies by name to find out if they test on animals.

VeganXpress

We always advocate buying food and cooking at home, but sometimes a meal on the go is all you have time for. When this happens, pull up the VeganXpress app to find vegan menu items at popular chain restaurants and fast food places.

Farmstand

Buying fresh, local produce has never been easier thanks to Farmstand. The app uses your location to help you locate the closest farmers’ market no matter where you are in the world. Plus, it shows you each market’s hours of operation and directions. Awesome!

Pepperplate

I’ve been using Pepperplate for years to store and organize my recipes and to build shopping lists. You can also plan your weekly menu, share your favorite recipes with your friends, and scale recipes with a tap of your finger.

Do you have a favorite vegan mobile app?