# AnyList: Grocery Shopping List — Recipe Keeper & Meal Planner

> Shared grocery lists, recipe organizer, and meal planner for efficient shopping. (iPhone/iPad app by Purple Cover, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anylist-grocery-shopping-list/id522167641 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Purple Cover, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/407370618)
- Category: Productivity, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 79,917 App Store ratings · 1,385 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 106 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2012-05-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anylist-grocery-shopping-list/id522167641/reviews.md

## What is AnyList?

Tired of chaotic grocery trips and always asking, "What's for dinner?" Stop juggling messy paper lists and endless texts. AnyList is the #1 app for busy families, couples, and anyone who wants to shop smarter and simplify weekly meal planning.

Finally, a shopping list that’s always in sync, a recipe box that’s always in your pocket, and a meal plan that everyone can see. It's the organization you've been craving.

Trusted by millions. As seen in The New York Times, Good Housekeeping, The Kitchn, and featured by Apple as one of "10 Essential Apps".

“Helped me save so much time, money, and mental energy” —Patty Catalano, The Kitchn
“Sets the standard for grocery list apps” —AppStorm
“Simple and intuitive” —Lifehacker

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SHOP TOGETHER, EFFORTLESSLY

Instantly share your grocery list with your partner or roommates. Watch items get checked off in real-time as they shop — no more buying the same thing twice!

• BUILD LISTS IN SECONDS: Our smart autocomplete suggests items as you type.
• NEVER MISS A THING: Add a list to your home screen with our widgets, or add items with your voice using Siri and Alexa.
• SHOP YOUR WAY: Lists automatically sort into categories (Produce, Dairy, Deli, etc.) that can be re-arranged to match your store's layout, saving you time and steps.
• THE PERFECT ITEM, EVERY TIME: Add notes for brand, quantity, or even a photo to make sure you get exactly what you want.


YOUR COMPLETE RECIPE & MEAL PLANNING HUB

Stop searching through cookbooks and browser tabs. Organize all your favorite recipes in one place and turn them into shopping lists with a single tap.

• IMPORT IN A SNAP: Save recipes directly from your favorite blogs and websites.
• PLAN YOUR WEEK: Assign recipes to days on the meal planning calendar. Know what you're making and when.
• INSTANT SHOPPING LISTS: Add all ingredients from a recipe to your grocery list in one go.

Download for FREE and transform your grocery shopping and meal planning today!


UNLOCK THE FULL POWER OF ANYLIST COMPLETE

Ready to take your organization to the next level? Upgrade to AnyList Complete for the ultimate home management experience:

• AnyList on Your Desktop & Watch: Access your lists and recipes on your Mac, PC, and Apple Watch.
• Meal Planning Calendar: The easiest way to plan your family's meals for the week and create a perfectly coordinated shopping list.
• Import Recipes from the Web: Save recipes directly from thousands of recipe blogs and websites.
• Add Photos to Items & Recipes: End confusion at the store by adding a photo of the exact item you need.
• Stick to Your Budget: Add item prices as you shop to see your running total.
• Advanced Store Features: Assign items to specific stores, create location-based reminders, and filter your list on the fly.
• And so much more: Recipe scaling, list themes, passcode lock, and folders.


Join millions who have made shopping and meal planning stress-free. Get AnyList now!

For a full list of available features, check out our website: anylist.com/features

Got questions? We'd love to hear from you: team@anylist.com

AnyList includes icons from icons8.com.

## Key features

- Shared grocery lists
- Real-time item syncing
- Recipe import from web
- Meal planning calendar
- Smart item categorization
- Voice input for items
- Add item notes and photos

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Household Subscription | $14.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month AnyList Complete Individual Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of AnyList?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great shopping tool
- 🚀 Sooo easy
- 👍 Easy yet complete
- 👍 Best overall app for any type of lists
- 👍 Legit 5 star app
- 👍 The only list app you'll ever need
- 👍 Well worth it
- 👍 Excellent app!
- 👍 Fantastic app!
- 👍 Absolutely brilliant
- 👍 Amazing and dependable!
- 👍 Love this app
- 👍 Phenomenal App
- 👍 Fantastic Shopping Planner
- 👍 Game changer for meal planning
- 👍 Absolutely hands-down best list app
- 👍 Best of breed
- 👍 My favorite new app!
- 👍 Startlingly well done app!
- 👍 Amazing and dependable!
- 👍 Love this app
- 👍 Fantastic app!
- 👍 Very useful!

**Cons**

- 🐛 Was Great now just frustrating
- 🐛 No longer useful thanks to Amazon
- 🐛 Ruined by Amazon greed
- 🐛 Not useful anymore!
- 🐛 Terrible since the July 1, 2024 update
- 🐛 Not Useful anymore!
- 🐛 Removed free features to drive you to pay
- 🐛 Clunky and obtuse interface. You need a manual to navigate it.
- 🐛 Looking for more simplicity

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Alexa no longer supported
- Alexa integration no longer practical
- Sync issues with grocery store apps
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Most requested features**

- Please add alphabetical feature
- Add ability to delay purchase
- Add bulk save items to favourites to easily create a template
- Add ability to switch between recipes
- Add link to web version on import failed screen for recipes
- Add ability to easily track prices of items across multiple stores
- Add ability to repeat past weekly meal plans and track remaining leftovers
- Add ability to display list of ingredients on left while viewing prep on right
- Add ability to easily track calories of recipes in fitness apps
- Add dark mode option
- Add advanced analytics dashboard

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,385)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anylist-grocery-shopping-list/id522167641/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-08-30, version 7.0.4*

Huge fan great app please keep it awesome

### 5/5 — Get it; you absolutely love it!

*2026-08-30, version 7.0.4*

Hands down the best list app out there. The ability to sync with your spouse, and how easy it is to have repeatable list is unmatched! Plus it sync with your computer as well. Get it to make your life easier with less things forgotten. I use it for packing lists, moving lists, groceries, vacations, everything!

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-08-30, version 7.0.4*

I love this app for my grocery list, my recipes and importing recipes and also my meal planning

### 4/5 — No tiene la opción de retroceder

*2026-08-30, version 7.0.4*

Buen aplicativo lo usamos siempre pero no tiene la opción de retroceder porque muchas veces tachamos algo de la lista por error y no sabemos cómo encontrarlo

### 5/5 — Get this app

*2026-08-30, version 7.0.4*

This app just keeps getting better and better.  Love the scaling of recipes, takes out all the guesswork and customer service is fantastic.

### 5/5 — My favorite

*2026-08-30, version 7.0.4*

This app is so rad! It has so many features. You can modify it to make it exactly how you want it. I love the double click to cross off and item. It’s honestly incredible.

### 5/5 — My Go To App

*2026-08-29, version 7.0.4*

This by far and above the most clicked on icon on my phone. I love that I can import recipes.

### 5/5 — Lifesaver

*2026-08-29, version 7.0.4*

I’ve had AnyList for several years now and it has saved me a lot of time. I have separate lists for grocery stores and packing lists. I also use it for meal planning. The email/text function is great because I send various family members the lists and they follow them.

### 5/5 — AnyList is remarkable!

*2026-08-29, version 7.0.4*

My husband does most of the grocery shopping and we both love this app. We have lists specific to our favorite local stores, and even one for our Farmers Market. Add any item to the list, then check it off when it goes into your cart at the store. It’s incredible!

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-08-29, version 7.0.4*

I love using recipes to create my lists. I wish I could view multiple lists combined when I am at the store.

## Frequently asked questions about AnyList

### What does AnyList do?

AnyList is an app designed to simplify grocery shopping and meal planning. It allows users to create and share synchronized grocery lists, organize recipes, and plan meals for the week. The app aims to reduce stress and save time for busy individuals and families.

### What are the key features of AnyList?

Key features include shared grocery lists that sync in real-time, a recipe organizer with web import capabilities, and a meal planning calendar. Users can also add notes and photos to items, utilize smart item categorization that matches store layouts, and add items via voice commands.

### How much does AnyList cost?

The app is free to download and use with its core features. For advanced functionalities like desktop and watch access, a more robust meal planning calendar, and enhanced store features, users can upgrade to AnyList Complete through in-app purchases.

### What devices is AnyList compatible with?

AnyList is available on mobile devices. The premium version, AnyList Complete, also offers access on desktop (Mac and PC) and Apple Watch, providing a comprehensive experience across multiple platforms.

### How can AnyList help with meal planning and shopping?

AnyList helps by consolidating all your favorite recipes in one place, allowing you to import them easily from the web. You can then plan your meals for the week on a calendar and instantly generate a shopping list with all the necessary ingredients, ensuring you buy everything you need efficiently.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.0.4 — 2026-08-19

AnyList v7.0.4 fixes a few bugs.

Thank you for using AnyList! Please email team@anylist.com with any questions or feedback.

### 7.0.3 — 2026-08-04

AnyList v7.0.2 fixes a few bugs.

Thank you for using AnyList! Please email team@anylist.com with any questions or feedback.

### 7.0.2 — 2026-06-22

AnyList v7.0.2 fixes a few bugs.

Thank you for using AnyList! Please email team@anylist.com with any questions or feedback.

### 7.0.1 — 2026-05-06

AnyList v7.0.1 fixes a few bugs.

Thank you for using AnyList! Please email team@anylist.com with any questions or feedback.

### 7.0 — 2026-04-20

AnyList v7.0 adds support for recipe timers!

Cooking view now automatically highlights times in recipe steps—just tap one to start a timer.

Active timers are pinned to the bottom of cooking view, keeping them visible at a glance while you cook.

They also appear as Live Activities on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, so you can easily monitor long-running timers.

An audible alarm lets you know when a timer finishes, even if your device is silenced or your screen is locked.

Recipe timers require iOS 26.2 or later.

Thank you for using AnyList! Please email team@anylist.com with any questions or feedback.

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