New version not so crash-y
Good features. Only problem - crashed a lot. Seems to be fixed (mostly) with new version.
Becoming indispensable
Now runs flawlessly. If you invest time entering the universe of things you buy it becomes incredibly handy and saves a lot of time when you shop. Once you've entered the inventory just tap on something you need, and when you shop you'll be presented with a list of all the things you entered, sorted by store. I like to get in and out quickly and this app allows me to do so.
Good idea, poor execution. Beware. This program crashes frequently, which means if you use it, it will crash.. I've lost 3-4 hours entering data that disappeared on crash. Every sync I get a request to send crash info to the vendor. It's too much. If you charge a premium price, you should deliver a premium appl. Check cheaper apps before spending $$ on this product. You won't feel stupid.
Good idea, poor execution. Beware. This program crashes frequently, which means if you use it, it will crash.. I've lost 3-4 hours entering data that disappeared on crash. Every sync I get a request to send crash info to the vendor. It's too much. If you charge a premium price, you should deliver a premium appl. Check cheaper apps before spending $$ on this product. You won't feel stupid.
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Excellent little utility
Having moved from the Palm platform, I sorely missed HandyShopper. I sorted through the descriptions of the various grocery list apps, looking for a replacement. I finally gambled on Grocophile -- and won. Grocophile supports multiple shops, each with different aisle layouts, and being able to select different quantities of items. Version 1.1 added a much-needed search. It would be nice if it had a quick-quantities compare, where you can compare two products based on price and quantity (e.g., $5 for 500g vs $10 for 1200g).
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good program
I have at tried at least 5 different grocery list-type programs and so far, this one has the best set of features. This program allows you assign an isle for each item at your local grocery (or at multiple stores if you shop at more than one), so that when you are going through the store, the items come up on the list in the correct order. What I really wanted out of a shopping application was to be able to put in ingredient lists for various recipes and be able to just check off what I needed and have it added to the grocery list . This application doesn't let you have "recipe" catagories, persay, but I just created separate entries for each of my recipies and for catagories that I use frequently. For example, I have a catagory called "Chicken pot pie" in which you will find the ingredient list for chicken pot pie, as well as a reference to which book and page the actual recipe is found in my kitchen. So when I want to cook chicken pot pie, I open up that group and check off the ingredients I need. Then when I go to the store, the list can be displayed by recipe or by isle. It's very convenient. The program would be perfect if it were designed to accommodate recipe list entry rather than having to work around it like I am. It seems like it would be pretty easy to add a couple of functions like addition of a picture of your recipe, and the ability to nest lists within lists (ie a group called "recipies", whithin which there were further folders for each recipe). Over all, it works very well and after a bit of time entering the data, it becomes extremely convenient to use.
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Pretty good
I've been spoiled by "HandyShop" (aka HS2.0) on my old Palm V, and was looking for something close. This is the closest I've found.
I also checked out every other program that comes up under a search for "grocery", and even bought one of the 99 cent ones. This app is definitely the best currently available for the seriously efficient geek shopper (as another reviewer referred to us :).
Requirement for me was proper relational database design. That is: an item I need may exist in more than one store, and it'll be in a different aisle in each store. This app does that, although it assumes that every item will be available in every store. That isn't a huge problem, but is a minor inconvenience.
Also, as another reviewer mentioned, the UI could be a little more streamlined (this may be an iPhone limitation though). In HS2.0, your list shows a checkbox, the item, the quantity, the aisle, and the price all on one line, and every field is editable right there. So when you're in the store and pick up an item, you can tap on the aisle and set it. Grocier, on the other hand, requires you to tap into another screen to set the aisle.
I know from years of experience that having the price in an app like this is useless, as is sample data. No store groups things the same way, and any price data you enter will have changed by the next time you go shopping. I'd strongly recommend the developer keep any extra sample data and price features out of the program, no matter how many newbies think it'd be neat to have. I, like the other reviewers, immediately deleted the sample categories and overwrote the 2 sample stores. Keep it simple, like it is.
Program is worth the $6 (although that is a bit high for a shopping list app unless you're a die-hard fan like me). Hopefully the reviews will help move it, although a lower price tag might increase sales by more than the price drop.
Definitely get this program, and experience how fast you can shop when your list tells you what aisle everything is in and sorts it for you. (I usually get in and out in 5-10 minutes)!
I also checked out every other program that comes up under a search for "grocery", and even bought one of the 99 cent ones. This app is definitely the best currently available for the seriously efficient geek shopper (as another reviewer referred to us :).
Requirement for me was proper relational database design. That is: an item I need may exist in more than one store, and it'll be in a different aisle in each store. This app does that, although it assumes that every item will be available in every store. That isn't a huge problem, but is a minor inconvenience.
Also, as another reviewer mentioned, the UI could be a little more streamlined (this may be an iPhone limitation though). In HS2.0, your list shows a checkbox, the item, the quantity, the aisle, and the price all on one line, and every field is editable right there. So when you're in the store and pick up an item, you can tap on the aisle and set it. Grocier, on the other hand, requires you to tap into another screen to set the aisle.
I know from years of experience that having the price in an app like this is useless, as is sample data. No store groups things the same way, and any price data you enter will have changed by the next time you go shopping. I'd strongly recommend the developer keep any extra sample data and price features out of the program, no matter how many newbies think it'd be neat to have. I, like the other reviewers, immediately deleted the sample categories and overwrote the 2 sample stores. Keep it simple, like it is.
Program is worth the $6 (although that is a bit high for a shopping list app unless you're a die-hard fan like me). Hopefully the reviews will help move it, although a lower price tag might increase sales by more than the price drop.
Definitely get this program, and experience how fast you can shop when your list tells you what aisle everything is in and sorts it for you. (I usually get in and out in 5-10 minutes)!
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Best grocery app, hands down
I looked at nearly every grocery app I really liked this one but was turned away by the high price. After buying a cheaper dud, I came back to Grocophile and I'm glad I did. The pre-loaded categories and items are, as with all of these grocery apps, useless - but at least there are only a few so they can quickly be deleted and replaced.
Being able to assign both a category and an isle to each item is exactly what I was looking for. Now I have each item arranged by category according to how they're stored in my kitchen, and I can zip up and down the isles in no time.
The interface is pretty simple and straight-forward - no useless "features" like item photos or prices (who can keep up with grocery store prices anyway?). The only thing I don't use in this app is the list sharing, though I can see how it might be useful for couples who share shopping responsibilities.
My only suggestion would be to make it easier to distinguish items that are already in the cart (i.e. a checkmark, cross-out, or lighter gray), and that when in "hide" mode, items automatically disappear when tapped.
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Unbelievably Poor
This app requires intensive input in order to get going. I was under the impression that there was an ample pre-loaded inventory. Not the case (for example - the only thing under canned goods is "kidney beans" and the only thing under cereal is "Cheerios"). I also thought that the store layouts were pro-loaded bases on major grocers. Not that big of a deal EXCEPT that as I was finishing customizing the app, the whole thing crashed and I lost all of the data I had input. That was very frustrating considering I thought the majority was already going to be in there.
I will be removing this app and looking for something else - shoulda gone with a free app instead of wasting 6 bucks...
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