# Cart AI: Track Grocery Budget — user reviews > 22 indexed App Store user reviews of Cart AI by Royal Labs LLC, rated 4.50/5 from 141 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cart-ai-track-grocery-budget/id6742040639/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cart-ai-track-grocery-budget/id6742040639.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 116 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 13 ## Newest reviews (2 of 22) ### 3/5 — Spend Money *2026-02-03* The one thing I hate about apple is the apps are all subscription. No one time buy. Looks like a great app but I can’t afford another subscription ### 5/5 — Cool shopping app! *2025-04-17, version 1.0* Excited to gamify grocery shopping and track budget in real time hehe. Kudos to the team! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — No free trial, just straight up subscription *2026-08-26, version 2.1.0* Idk why you ask people to pay. This is mostly AI anyway ### 1/5 — PAID APP *2026-07-31* Makes you go through a whole bunch of questions before it finally demands money. **Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback. The subscription requirement is mentioned on the App Store page, but we’ll work on making it even clearer during onboarding as well. Appreciate you giving the app a try. ### 1/5 — Too much money *2026-06-19* It wants me to spend money, but I’m broke **Developer response:** Thanks for the honest feedback. We understand a subscription isn’t always affordable for everyone. If cost is the only thing preventing you from using Cart AI, feel free to reach out to us at support@cartai.app. We occasionally provide complimentary access in special situations. ### 1/5 — Not FREE *2026-05-12, version 1.1.11* This app should have a disclaimer before downloading that it actually requires a subscription for it to actually do anything - otherwise just wasted time downloading to test the app. Plus it’s too expensive for what it does. ### 1/5 — Spend Money to save!!! *2025-12-14* The irony writes itself. Gives the same vibes as those self help books or those life coaches who prey on desperate people who are trying to fix something. Save yourself some time AND MONEY and dont pay for an app. Ugh, if you need app revenue do ad versions or in app purchases. **Developer response:** Hi! We understand a paid subscription won’t be for everyone. Since this review, we’ve added a free trial and an interactive demo so you can experience Cart AI before deciding whether it’s worth paying for. We’ve chosen to keep Cart AI ad-free and appreciate you giving it a try. ### 1/5 — Pay wall without even being able to look around the app *2025-11-13* As soon as you open the app for the first time they hit you with a pay wall. Not even a quick tour around the app. Just a pay us or leave. I don’t necessarily want to use the app for free but most apps you at least get a sneak peak of the app before asking for you to pay. For $6.99 per WEEK I would expect at least a blurred version of the app before making a choice as to whether to pay. **Developer response:** Thanks for sharing your thoughts. The app is designed to show pricing early so users know exactly what they’re signing up for. We’re currently preparing a clearer preview screen so people can understand how the app works before subscribing. Your feedback helps us improve the overall experience. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2025-07-24* It’s charging my card even though I canceled my subscription literally days ago **Developer response:** Hi there! Really sorry for the frustration! Just a heads up: since this is an iOS subscription, Apple handles all billing and cancellations directly through your App Store account. If the subscription isn’t canceled at least 24 hours before the trial or billing cycle ends, Apple may still charge the next period. We totally get how confusing this can be, feel free to reach out to us at support@cartai.app and we can help guide you through the refund request process if needed. Cart AI Team ### 1/5 — Nope *2025-06-25* Don’t even bother trying it, you’re wasting your time. They collect your information, then shove a SUBSCRIPTION PLAN in your face with NO free options. Things are NEVER a one time payment these days. **Developer response:** Hi James, we’re sorry to hear you had a frustrating experience. We don’t sell or collect personal data beyond what’s needed to make the app personalized and work safely. We understand subscriptions aren’t for everyone. Cart AI is built by a small team and the subscription helps us keep improving and maintaining the app without ads. We appreciate your feedback and will consider ways to make trying the app easier for users in the future. Thank you for giving it a try. ### 3/5 — No trial *2026-04-17* Hello. First of all - too much on boarding screens … really too much. And if you give me a trial … it shouldn’t be for money it should be free. I want to try your product. Okay if it’s will for 14 days not for 30 days but real free trial **Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback! We heard you. Cart AI now includes an interactive demo trip so you can experience how the app works firsthand, plus a free trial to try it yourself before committing to a subscription. We’ve also improved the onboarding since this review. Hope you’ll give the new version a try! ### 3/5 — Paywall *2026-03-13* After a long intro, the app asks you to pay for a subscription which is ironic. **Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback. We’ve since shortened the onboarding and added an interactive demo to show how it works. We also now offer a free trial before deciding if it’s worth subscribing. Hope you’ll give the updated version another try! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Best ai cart *2026-08-06, version 2.0.0* Help not to overspend ### 5/5 — An app that remembers my budget so i don’t have to *2025-06-08, version 1.0.6* Been using the app for quite a while now with my partner. If you’re looking for something with no complicated features, this app does the job really well. It’s clean and straightforward. It’s now easier to track our budgets instead of trying to keep everything in our heads. My partner loves it! Big thanks to the team behind it! ### 5/5 — I love this app *2025-05-20* I never thought I needed a nap for a budget Tracking, but this app makes it so easy. I practically use it every day. ### 5/5 — Ótimo pra compras sem sair do orçamento *2025-05-10* Fácil de usar e um bom reconhecimento de itens do dia a dia com a IA. ### 5/5 — Very useful *2025-05-10* Cart ai is so simple and easy to use! Very nice to have something that helps you control your spending! ### 5/5 — Scan and track *2025-05-10* Makes it easier to track budget while shopping. I used to bring my ipad at the grocery store - such a hassle. This app is perfect for budget-conscious people like me who want a more convenient way of tracking. ### 5/5 — A must have app for budget conscious! *2025-05-06, version 1.0.2* Just tried this new grocery app and I’m impressed! It tracks item costs in real time, helping me stick to my budget and save time. Perfect for busy moms who want to shop smarter—essentials first, then extras if there’s room! ### 5/5 — Great app *2025-05-01* This app has really helped me take control of my spending. It works super easily in basically any grocery store. It takes 1 minute to learn but makes all the difference. I really recommend! **Developer response:** Thanks Lydia! That “1 minute to learn” part is exactly what we’re going for! Appreciate you sharing it! ### 5/5 — Game-changer for my grocery trips! *2025-04-30, version 1.0.1* Cart AI has made budgeting so much easier for me. I just scan the items as I go, and it instantly shows the price and adds it to my list. No more surprises at the cashier! I love how it helps me stay within my budget without the stress. Super helpful, especially when you’re trying to save or stick to a weekly grocery limit. ### 5/5 — Fit for shopaholics like me! *2025-04-22, version 1.0* As someone who loses control (🫣) when shopping, this certainly helped me control my purchases and keep it within my target budget. When I do groceries, I often grab items outside of my grocery list, but seeing my total in real-time has definitely helped reduce that. Excited to see future updates!!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-16.*