# Food Inventory

> Track food inventory, expiration dates, and find recipes to reduce waste. (iPhone/iPad app by Thoughtbug Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-inventory/id346478170 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thoughtbug Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/292961325)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-12-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-inventory/id346478170/reviews.md

## What is Food Inventory?

Have so much food that you can't keep track of it? Are you always going out for dinner and letting the food you've purchased from the grocery store go to waste? Let Food Inventory help keep track of all of it for you! 

Food Inventory displays all of the food items that you add in a quick, easy to see list, and tells you what's going to expire first. Using the built-in Google search functionality, you can find recipes that use the foods you've already bought, letting you use all of the food that you've purchased and increasing your productivity in the kitchen.

## Key features

- Food item tracking
- Expiration date alerts
- Recipe suggestions
- Reduce food waste
- Kitchen productivity

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-inventory/id346478170/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2017-01-01*

The app gets stuck and won't work constantly.  I wasted four hours inputting items to left with a frozen app that won't let me sign back in.  Don't waste your time!

### 3/5 — Connection problem

*2016-03-03*

I keep getting an error message saying there is a connection problem. Check network settings. What does this mean???  I'm on wifi. No way to contact developers. Otherwise, I use this app all the time. Very helpful.

### 1/5 — Love this

*2015-02-04*

I so love this application. I use to have my inventory on my pc on an excel spread sheet. This is so much better. Only one problem, my husband is using things and not telling me.

UPDATE: changed my review to one star. I want to print my list or at least email to myself so I can print. There is a place for print in settings but it will not print. No longer as happy as I was originally.

### 4/5 — Love it!

*2013-08-23*

I love this app!  Have no problems creating categories and entering items.  Like knowing how much of an item I have on hand and the warning the app. gives you when you're nearing the expiration date.  Very nice that it gives you several choices of how you like things listed.  I like it that the categories are listed alphabetically.  I always know exactly what I have on hand.  The only thing that keeps me from giving this a 5 star rating is that although the categories are alphabetically listed, the items you list within the category are not.  Fix it so the items listed within the categories are alphabetized also and you've got a 5 star easy to use perfect app!

### 2/5 — Not happy with Food inventory App

*2013-08-11*

The link for recipes doesn't work. I want my money back!

### 4/5 — Not bad so far.

*2012-07-05*

Good app, tried a few free ones but none worked very well. This seems to do the trick and now my syncing problem has been sorted by app support. There seems to be a bug that when you delete an item created on another device it seems to come back unless you delete it on the device it was created on. Other than that ok.

### 1/5 — I'd like a refund!

*2012-03-13*

Please do not waste money or time on this app. I got it twenty minutes ago and it has deleted all of the contents I've input three times. DO NOT BUY THIS APP. And I want my money back.

### 5/5 — Useful

*2012-03-11*

Just acquired this, and finding it very useful to track everything down and become aware of the use by dates. Initially I did have a problem with the app crashing ( iOS 5.1), but I was able to solve this myself by turning off the sync facility. I use the sync facility AFTER I finish the data entry. 

Read somewhere that there might be a web based version of this, which would help with data entry. Sync works well across all my devices. A+++

### 2/5 — Ok

*2012-02-25*

I thought I would use this app a little more than I have but in going back in to try using again, now I can't even get a shopping list up.  I don't know whether it was a glitch from the last update or what.  I try and use the shopping list but it kicks me out of the app all together.

### 3/5 — Has potential...

*2011-05-06*

As a beginning point, it is good.  However it needs to be improved 
1.  Option to place used item into a shopping list.
2.  Backup to PC or even better sync between PC, iPad and iPhone.  Use my iPad for cooking, use my iPhone for grocery shopping need info both places.  New version claims this.  I have created an account and loaded the new version on both devices..don't see anything different as I don't log in on the devices.
3.  Sub categories and a notes section for each item.  
4.  Needs ways to turn of and/or manage the pop up notices.  They are annoying.

## Frequently asked questions about Food Inventory

### How does Food Inventory help me reduce food waste?

Food Inventory lists your food items and highlights those nearing their expiration date. This allows you to prioritize using these items before they spoil, thereby reducing waste and saving money.

### Can Food Inventory suggest recipes based on what I have?

Yes, Food Inventory includes built-in Google search functionality to find recipes that utilize the ingredients you've already added to your inventory. This helps you make the most of your purchased food.

### What devices does Food Inventory support?

Food Inventory is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, allowing you to manage your food inventory across multiple devices.

### How often is Food Inventory updated?

The latest version, 6.10, was released on December 26, 2025. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app has been actively maintained since its release in 2009.

### What is the price of Food Inventory?

Food Inventory is a paid app with a one-time purchase price of $0.99.

### What is the age rating for Food Inventory?

Food Inventory has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What do users like about Food Inventory?

Based on the limited review data, users likely appreciate its core functionality of tracking food items and expiration dates to prevent waste. The recipe suggestion feature also adds significant value.

### Are there any in-app purchases or ads in Food Inventory?

No, Food Inventory does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a straightforward and uninterrupted user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.10 — 2025-12-26

Minor layout fixes for recent devices
Minimum iOS version is now 16.0

### 6.9 — 2024-12-19

Fixes issue preventing the use of the printing feature.

### 6.8 — 2021-09-30

Enhancements to support iPadOS 15.

### 6.7 — 2020-09-21

Fix user interface issues on latest iOS.

### 6.6 — 2020-07-07

Internal library changes to help the app work more effectively.

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