Picked Together vs Preplo

Picked Together is an innovative solution designed specifically for book clubs that want to streamline their reading selection process. It eliminates the frustration of indecision and disagreements about what to read next. By taking a simple 2-minute quiz, club members can express their preferences regarding reading length, genres to avoid, and the overall vibe of the group. This invaluable input is then used to generate personalized book recommendations tailored to the collective taste of the club. Picked Together not only enhances the reading experience but also fosters a sense of community by ensuring every member has a voice in the selection process. With features like democratic voting on picks and club management tools, it is a must-have for any book club looking to make reading enjoyable and engaging for everyone involved.

Preplo is an AI-powered app that transforms cooking videos from YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram into structured, actionable recipes — with ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and cost estimates.

Key Features:

Paste any video URL → get a full recipe instantly
AI Recipe Adaptation — make any recipe vegan, spicy, low-carb, etc.
Guided Cook Mode — hands-free, full-screen cooking with timestamps
Smart Shopping Lists — auto-generated, categorized, with price estimates
Cooking Streaks — weekly habit tracking to build consistency
Who it's for: Home cooks who discover recipes on social media but struggle to turn them into actual meals. Budget-conscious foodies who want cost transparency and meal planning without the effort.

What makes it unique: Preplo bridges the gap between watching and cooking. No more pausing videos or scribbling ingredients. AI extracts everything, lets you customize it, and guides you through cooking — saving time and money. Winner of Shipyard 2026.