You probably put together a grocery list before heading to the store whether it's in your head or on a piece of paper. But how often do you actually remember to bring that list with you so you can grocery shop faster? Instead of wandering the aisles aimlessly wondering how much milk you have left or struggling to remember each item on your list, switch up how you create a shopping list in the first place. Next time, use your phone as your personal grocery shopping assistant it might be the next best thing to actually getting your groceries delivered to you.
These grocery shopping list apps take out all the work for you, whether you want to share a virtual list with your spouse, find easy deals, or check out the nutrition facts for whatever you're buying. Most can be customized by multiple users at once, meaning everyone in the house can add things they'd like to eat as they please. Others can be used and created by more than just a cellphone, as some apps can integrate with smartwatches, for example.
These are the absolute best shopping time-savers, as recommended by the Good Housekeeping Institute's Chief Technologist Rachel Rothman and Registered Dietitian Stefani Sassos, MS, RD, CDN.
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With a near-perfect 4.9-rating on the App Store, AnyList lives up to its name, especially in the grocery shopping department. The Autocomplete feature suggests common items as you type, and then intuitively organizes them into categories. (You can still adjust the sections based on your favorite store.) Share lists easily via email with as many people as you want any changes will sync instantly.
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If you're looking for something super simple to use, Our Groceries is a favorite for families, since multiple people can edit the shopping list at the same time. These lists can also be accessed online on a computer in real time, but they also can be checked off on your Apple Watch, which is a favorite feature for Sassos.
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If you're doing shopping for a very large group, this app might be best for you. User reviews mention that they've often used this app to plan parties or other special events. Since one list can be shared with multiple users, Bring! is a good option for anyone who likes organized planning, from potluck lovers to professional caterers.
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This app not only allows the kids add their fave snacks to a shared family list, but also includes a color-coded calendar to keep track of everyone's schedules, plus email reminders for important events. The recipe section includes another useful feature: a "no-dim" button so your screen doesn't go dark while you're cooking.
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Navigating 40,000 different products in your average grocery store can feel pretty overwhelming. That's why Kroger released this easy-to-use app that assigns nutrition scores to almost everything on the shelves, suggesting smarter swaps and giving recommendations based on what you already buy at their family of stores. Purchases you make with a loyalty card will track automatically, but you can still look up scores at any retailer. Just scan a product's barcode or search the database to get the lowdown on making healthier choices.
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If you're into that grocery delivery life, Amazon Fresh makes it easy to shop from your phone, including Whole Foods' 365 private label products. Browse virtual "aisles" and just drag and drop items to your list at the bottom to fill your cart.
As an alternative, shoppers who have an Amazon Echo in their home can create shopping lists by simply asking Alexa for help. That shopping list becomes available in their Echo apps for perusing later one.
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Target's Cartwheel app simplifies your trips to the store and online orders by gathering up hundreds of deals in one place. Create a list of your go-to items and it'll tell you which ones are currently on sale. Another handy feature: a map of where to find those specific products in the store.
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Just snap a pic of the ingredients you have on hand to get new recipe ideas, or browse dishes from your favorite food sites. Anything you need gets added to an automatically organized list.
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This is almost like a digital version of a schedule planner, but designed exclusively for your kitchen. If you are worried about unnecessary food waste, List Ease allows you to create a stock list of what you have in your kitchen at home as well as a general shopping list for your next trip. If you're constantly trying to inventory what you have to save money while shopping, this app is for you.
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