# Basic Shopping List

> Simple, shareable shopping list organizer with auto-complete and cart tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Bruno Ferreira.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-shopping-list/id967461165 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bruno Ferreira](https://appshunter.io/developer/522989176)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.1 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-02-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-shopping-list/id967461165/reviews.md

## What is Basic Shopping List?

A simple and easy to use shopping list to help on your everyday shopping.

Features:
- You can send the shopping list to someone else by SMS or e-mail.
- Auto complete allows you to quickly add items common items.
- Keeps a separate list with the items that you already have in your shopping cart.
- You can delete individual items from both the shopping list and the shopping cart list.
- Allows items to be reordered from both the shopping list and the shopping cart list.

## Key features

- Create and manage shopping lists
- Share lists via SMS or email
- Auto-complete for common items
- Track items in shopping cart
- Reorder items
- Delete individual items

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-shopping-list/id967461165/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Not always searching

*2025-11-09, version 1.1.2*

I really like the app. One small gripe is that when I’m adding an item, it doesn’t always search through the basket items. It will take an item from the basket and put it on the list but it doesn’t show the item below the  add an item field. e.g. eggs are in the basket. If I write eggs in the add field, nothing comes up. I have to write the whole word and hit return, then it moves eggs from the basket to the list. More of a problem with items with long names.

### 5/5 — Beautiful simplicity

*2025-10-27, version 1.1.2*

This is a really nice little app. It does one thing and it does it well. It’s a simple UI that is clear and easy to use which is important when you are surrounded by other shoppers and stressed out or in a hurry.

It is also handy that the items added to the basket are shown in the order they were added so that it is easy to check that I’ve not made a mistake.

I keep my list in the order that I go round the supermarket so it is nice that I can go through the list at the end of the shop and restore it for the next time. If I do this from the bottom of the basket items to the top then the list is ready for next time. It would be nice if there was a button in the options that would do this for me though.

It would also be nice to be able to specify a quantity but there is an easy solution: I write the amount eg “x3” followed by a couple of spaces, and then the item description so that I remember the quantity I need, but everything still lines up and looks neat.

The only other problem that I have is that I have to go to a different shops/supermarkets to get everything that I need. Therefore it would be nice to be able to assign a colour to an item, or to be able to have a number of different lists. Unfortunately this could take away from the beautiful simplicity of this app. Alternatively, if there were a way for running multiple copies of the app with different data… but unfortunately I don’t think that Apple will allow that kind of thing to happen.

Finally, although the adverts are minimal and unobtrusive, I would be more than happy to pay a small one-off amount to remove the adds (replaced with a title bar) and support the developer.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2022-05-17, version 1.1.2*

Quick easy and simple to use. Has nothing I don’t need to complicate it’s use.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2022-02-04, version 1.1.2*

Love this app. So easy to use and when you click on a list item it moves it to your basket. Simple but great feature. Recommend this app to anyone. Tried several shopping list apps this is the best I have tried. Thanks.

### 5/5 — Does what it says

*2020-12-21, version 1.1.2*

This was exactly what I was looking for: a basic shopping list that you can mark things off as you find them. No extra features, no account needed, no social media integration, no data mining. Works just like a paper list.

## Frequently asked questions about Basic Shopping List

### How do I share my Basic Shopping List?

You can share your shopping list with others via SMS or email directly from the app. This feature allows for easy collaboration or delegation of shopping tasks.

### Does Basic Shopping List have ads?

No, Basic Shopping List is ad-free. This provides an uninterrupted user experience for managing your shopping needs.

### What devices is Basic Shopping List compatible with?

Basic Shopping List is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It offers a streamlined experience across these platforms.

### How often is Basic Shopping List updated?

The app was last updated on June 14, 2020, with version 1.1.2. While updates may not be frequent, the core functionality remains stable for its intended purpose.

### What is the age rating for Basic Shopping List?

Basic Shopping List has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including children, due to its simple and non-sensitive content.

### Can I reorder items in Basic Shopping List?

Yes, you can reorder individual items within both your main shopping list and your shopping cart list. This allows you to organize your items logically for efficient shopping.

### What makes Basic Shopping List easy to use?

The app features auto-complete for common items, helping you add them quickly. It also separates items already in your cart, simplifying the checkout process.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2020-06-14

- No more all words capitalized.
- Now if you touch and hold an item on your list you can rename it allowing you to correct a typo or those miscapitalized words.
- The app icon now shows the number of pending items on your list.
- Minor bug fixes.

### 1.1.1 — 2016-09-07

User interface improvements.
Fixed a small bug introduced in the latest release.

### 1.1 — 2016-08-22

New Features
- Added the ability to restore an item by just tapping on it.
- You can now send your list to someone else by SMS or e-mail.
- Now you will get suggestions as you type based on the last items added to your shopping list

Bug Fixes
- Fixed a bug that would generate incoherence between shown items and internal lists after swapping two non-adjacent items.
- Solved an issue that could prevent changes to the list to be saved.
- Fixed label of "Reorder" button.

Changes
- Overal improvements.
- Replaced iAds with adMob.

### 1.0 — 2015-02-24

No release notes.

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