The best shopping list apps for iPhone

Shopping List Apps for iPhone - AnyList

Some people still use a pen and paper to make their shopping lists. But those can easily be forgotten at home when you leave for the store. And, what if someone else is going to do the shopping? Wouldn’t it be handy to share the list right to their device?

If you’re in the market for a digital solution, here are the best shopping list apps for iPhone.

The features you need

A shopping list app should have the most common features. You should be able to easily create lists, add and mark off items, and share your lists, all without paying a dime. All of these apps do exactly that. But each one also does a bit more.

AnyList

AnyList Shopping List App for iPhone

AnyList offers an intuitive interface, so creating and managing your shopping lists is simple. Here are some of the app’s most notable features.

  • Add your favorite items so that you can add them to future lists with a tap.
  • Use built-in food categories or create your own for organizing your lists.
  • Search for and import recipes from within the app and then add the ingredients right to your shopping list.
  • Adjust the settings for an icon badge, notifications, Siri support, and Amazon Alexa sync.

AnyList has even more features than those standouts you see here. And since the app is available for free, it’s definitely worth trying.

  • Availability: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Android
  • Cost: Free with an upgrade that gives you a meal planning calendar, recipe scaling, location-based reminders, backup and sync, and much more.

Our Groceries Shopping List

Our Groceries Shopping List for iPhone

Our Groceries Shopping List is another good app to help with your shopping. While it may not have as many bonus features as AnyList, it’s ideal for those who want to keep it simple. Here are its notable features.

  • Use built-in food categories or create your own for organizing your lists.
  • Include notes and links for your shopping lists.
  • Add and save your own recipes and ingredients. Then, add those items to your shopping list.
  • Adjust the settings for list sorting, the cross-off action, adding multiple items, and arranging your master list.

Our Groceries Shopping List gives you exactly what you need to create, manage, and share your lists at no charge.

  • Availability: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Android
  • Cost: Free with an upgrade that lets you add item photos, scan barcodes (Android), and remove the ads.

Shopping List Ease – Grocery

Shopping List Ease Groceries App for iPhone

Shopping List Ease is a cute app with animations along with its necessary features. Here are a few of the extras that make this app stand out.

  • Include a quantity, price, category, and note for all items you add to your list.
  • Send items to the in-app pantry as you mark them off your list.
  • Keep an inventory of your pantry and add items you run out of to your shopping list.
  • Use the handy barcode scanner to add items to your list.
  • Browse and print coupons by category.

Shopping List Ease is a great app with a neat interface and in-store reminders with push notifications, so you don’t overlook a thing. To share your lists, just sign up for free or use the Facebook login.

  • Availability: iPhone and Android
  • Cost: Free with an upgrade to remove the ad banners at the bottom of the screens.

Out of Milk – Shopping List

Out of Milk Shopping List App for iPhone

Out of Milk is one more shopping list app worth your time. It’s easy to use, has a clear interface, and of course, offers bonus features that you’ll enjoy.

  • Include a quantity and quantity type, price, category, and note for all items you add to your list. You can also mark if you have a coupon for the item and the amount for it.
  • Use built-in food categories or create your own for organizing your lists.
  • Use the handy barcode scanner to add items to your list.
  • Keep an inventory of your pantry and use the helpful to-do list.

With Out of Milk, you can sign in with Facebook, Google, or an email to share your lists. You can also add sales tax and see both cart and list totals, so you know what you’ll be paying at checkout time.

  • Availability: iPhone, iPad and Android
  • Cost: Free

Wrapping it up

Anything that makes our shopping easier is a treat and these apps do. You’ll likely be happy with any one of them, but if you have a different shopping list app that you love and want to recommend, leave us a comment below.

You can also check our other iPhone app lists if you’d like more suggestions for your device.