# Chop — Shopping List Application

> Meal planning and automated shopping list generation app. (iPhone/iPad app by Samuel Hepburn.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chop/id1603483373 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Samuel Hepburn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603483375)
- Category: Utilities, Food & Drink
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 7 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-10-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chop/id1603483373/reviews.md

## What is Chop?

If you find it difficult to think up meal ideas for the week ahead, you can use this app to store all of your meals and ingredients to help build your shopping list.

- Think up a meal, add all of the items required into a Meal List. Keep adding as many Meal Lists as you like!
- When planning meals for the week ahead, scroll through your pre-made list, choose what you fancy and add the items in one click to your shopping list!
- If you already have an item in stock at home you can just delete it from the shopping list
- Share your Meal Lists with others
If you have a SFTP server, you can upload your Menu Lists and upload your shopping list. If you share your login details, others can download the menus and shopping list.

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## Key features

- Create meal lists with required ingredients
- Generate shopping lists from meal plans
- Delete items already in stock
- Share meal lists with others
- SFTP upload/download for menus and shopping lists

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chop/id1603483373/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Brilliant!

*2023-11-14, version 1.4*

What a fantastic app, my shopping has never been easier! All my recipes condensed into a handy shopping list, I will be using this for a very long time!

### 5/5 — Very useful

*2023-11-10, version 1.4*

Great shopping list app with useful features such as set meals, without any data tracking!

## Frequently asked questions about Chop

### How does Chop help with meal planning?

Chop allows you to create 'Meal Lists' by adding all necessary ingredients for specific dishes. You can then easily select meals from your pre-made lists to add their ingredients to your main shopping list.

### Can I share my meal plans with others using Chop?

Yes, Chop enables you to share your created Meal Lists with others. This is useful for coordinating meals or grocery shopping with family members or roommates.

### Does Chop have ads?

No, Chop is ad-free. The application does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### What devices is Chop available on?

Chop is currently supported on iPhones. The app is designed for iOS mobile devices.

### How often is Chop updated?

The last update for Chop was on January 25, 2026, indicating a version of 6.3. This suggests regular updates are provided by the developer.

### What is the age rating for Chop?

Chop has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children and families.

### Can I use Chop offline?

The provided data does not specify offline functionality for Chop. However, its core features like meal planning and list generation are likely to function without an internet connection.

### Does Chop support SFTP for lists?

Yes, Chop supports SFTP. You can upload your Menu Lists and shopping lists to an SFTP server, and if login details are shared, others can download them.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.6 — 2026-06-15

- Bug fixes to Empty Meal Detection and to search bar in Calendar View

### 6.4 — 2026-05-27

- Fixed slow table loading in Shopping list view
- Fixed whitespace issue causing some items to appear uncategorised
- Added ability to see empty meals lists easily

### 6.3 — 2026-01-25

- Various UI improvements and bug fixes
- Single items being added would 'disappear'
- Added helpful text to empty views
- Added add items to categories view

### 6.2 — 2026-01-20

- Combined meal upload and download button into one 'Sync' button. Keeps UI similar across the app
- Rebuilt settings view to reduce visual clutter
- Fixed issue with SFTP settings not saving
- Prevent deletion of Single Items Meal
- Fixed crash while searching in meals view
- Added feature to allow users to change shopping list view settings
- General bug fixes

### 6.1 — 2026-01-15

- Improved Meal Upload code
- Added new 'What's New' popup when new features are released

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## More apps by Samuel Hepburn

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All apps by Samuel Hepburn: https://appshunter.io/developer/1603483375

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