# FoodShiner: Pantry Companion — Track Food, Reduce Waste

> Digital pantry and fridge inventory tracker to minimize food waste. (iPhone/iPad app by Idriss Mrabti.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foodshiner-pantry-companion/id1507786821 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Idriss Mrabti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507786820)
- Category: Food & Drink, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 149 App Store ratings · 205 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 129 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2020-05-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foodshiner-pantry-companion/id1507786821/reviews.md

## What is FoodShiner?

FoodShiner – Your Fridge’s New Best Friend!

Tired of finding expired yogurt in the back of your fridge? Bought a third bottle of ketchup because you forgot you already had two? We’ve all been there. FoodShiner is here to help!

With FoodShiner, you can easily track everything in your fridge, freezer, and pantry—so you waste less food, save money, and avoid those “what’s that smell?” moments.

Why FoodShiner?

Unlike other apps, we believe food management is your business. That’s why your data stays private—no accounts, no tracking, no creepy data collection. Everything is stored only on your device or iCloud, safe and sound.

Awesome Features You’ll Love:
- Unlimited Lists – Organize your pantry, fridge, freezer, or even your secret snack stash.
- iCloud Sync & Sharing – Keep everything up to date across devices and share with family or roommates.
- SmartLists – Instantly see what’s expiring soon, already expired, or already opened.
- Barcode Scanner – Just scan, and boom! Product added.
- Expiration Reminders – Because throwing out food is throwing out money.
- Dark Mode Support – Because your midnight snack tracking should look good.
- Food Waste Score & Achievements – Challenge yourself to waste less and save more!
- Face ID & Touch ID Lock – Because your snack inventory is top secret.
- Backups & Files Integration – Your food list, always safe.
- Full iPadOS Support – Split view, trackpad, keyboard shortcuts… all the good stuff.

FoodShiner is completely FREE! No hidden fees, no subscriptions—just a better way to manage your food. If you love the app and want to support us, you can always leave a tip. No pressure, just appreciation!

## Key features

- Unlimited inventory lists
- iCloud sync and sharing
- Smart lists for expiring items
- Barcode scanner for quick entry
- Expiration date reminders
- Food waste tracking and achievements
- Privacy-focused, no account needed

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enormous tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Generous tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of FoodShiner?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💰 Completely free with no subscription required
- 🔒 Strong privacy protection and no data tracking
- 📱 Works seamlessly across multiple devices with iCloud sync
- 🎯 Excellent barcode scanning functionality
- 📦 Flexible storage location organization with custom categories
- ⏰ Helpful expiration date tracking and notifications
- 🍽️ Reduces food waste significantly
- 🏠 Supports sharing lists with household members
- 🎨 Clean, modern, and visually appealing design
- 💡 Highly customizable for various use cases beyond food
- ⚡ Active development with regular updates
- 🤝 Responsive and helpful developer support
- 📊 Useful statistics and inventory management features
- ⌚ Apple Watch app with complications support
- 🔗 Shortcuts integration for advanced automation

**Cons**

- 🔍 Item search and retrieval is not intuitive
- ❌ Recent update caused data loss for some users
- 🐛 Barcode scanner compatibility issues with certain iOS versions
- ⚙️ Steep learning curve for some features
- 📋 Sharing lists requires individual sharing of each storage/list
- 🔄 Sync issues between devices in some cases
- 📝 Difficulty with recipe consumption and inventory deduction
- 🛠️ Limited customer support responsiveness in some cases
- 🎯 Search function limited to current storage location only
- 📱 No Android version available
- 🔧 Editing products sometimes resets expiration dates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Barcode scanner not working on iOS 26
- Barcode scanner error in SplitView or SlideOver mode
- Quantity field not saving properly
- Expiration date reverts to default when editing items
- Data loss during app updates
- Sync not working bidirectionally between devices
- Icons slow to update after editing categories
- QR codes not functioning
- Consumed item save button grayed out in some cases
- Expiration date displays as red even when not required
- Two-way sync not working for shared freezers

**Most requested features**

- Universal search across all storage locations
- Android app version
- Bulk import from CSV or spreadsheet
- Ability to edit category and storage names
- Option to set no expiration date for items
- Bulk move items with quantity selection
- Multiple store support for shopping lists with price comparison
- Tagging system for items (in addition to categories)
- Percentage and flat rate discount options
- Color-coded UI for different lists
- Receipt scanner for automatic item detection
- Ability to add items to shopping list from consumed items
- Reorder storage locations
- Print inventory with tag information
- CSV export functionality
- Customizable units of measurement
- More robust statistics (waste by location, consumption rates)
- Ability to select quantity when using move function
- Sub-categories for products
- Contextual menu operations for watch app
- Add items to shopping list when quantity falls below minimum
- Show root storage in search results with substorage

## Recent user reviews (10 of 205)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foodshiner-pantry-companion/id1507786821/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple, Free, and Exactly What I Needed

*2026-07-18, version 3.2.6*

I use FoodShiner for a very basic purpose: keeping track of what I have in my freezers and pantries. I know it does more, but for my needs it does the job perfectly. It’s simple, fast, and completely free!

### 5/5 — Need tech support

*2026-07-16, version 3.2.6*

Hi Idriss, 
Sorry to have to ask you this way, but can't find any other way to contact you. I am not on social media and the links you provide in the store don't work. How do you delete a product on the products list? 
It would be nice if you had an email link in the app for support. i don't see any. I tried to swipe the entry and long press it, but nothing works. 
Please help.

### 1/5 — Barcodes not found

*2026-06-24, version 3.2.4*

Totally useless

### 1/5 — Barcode scanner not working

*2026-04-22, version 3.2.1*

I used this app a few months ago and it worked well but I let it lapse. I’ve reloaded the newest version but the barcode scanner and the manual search doesn’t seem to work at all. I’ve looked online for potential reasons, followed them all, checked it has camera permission etc but still not working. So it can only have 1 star as it is of no use (to me anyhow)

### 4/5 — Very helpful

*2026-04-18*

Update:  I am finding this app useful.  It coild use a few tweaks, but on the whole pretty darn good. 
It’s a pretty common occurrence to have some one ask me if we have any x.  If I’m diligent I have everything put in & can tell them yes/no & how much.  I can also check the list of things about to expire & make sure to use them in my meal plan.  This is especially useful w freezer stuff.  Our chest freezer buries things.  I can use this app to keep track of the underneath. Last time I went through the kitchen I threw away so much expired food.  I am hoping using & maintaining this app will help me avoid that kind of waste.

### 4/5 — Amélioration

*2026-04-18, version 3.2.1*

Serait il possible de pouvoir ajouter une quantité personnalisable plutôt que de scanner 3 produits identiques

### 5/5 — Das Kaufverhalten  besser planen

*2026-04-11, version 3.2.0*

Ich finde die Idee echt super! So kann ich mein Kaufverhalten besser an die Preise anpassen und kaufen, wenn der Artikel günstiger ist.  Dann kann ich gleich auf Vorrat kaufen und warten, bis der Preis wieder fällt.  Man hat immer den Lagerbestand im Blick und weiß beim Vergleichen mit den Angeboten, ob man nochmal auffüllen muss oder nicht.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2026-04-01, version 3.1.4*

Apres avoir testé plusieurs app. de ce style, c’est la plus complète que j’ai pu essayer. Flasher simplement le code-barre (énormément de produits trouvés avec photo) et hop c’est quasi fini. Et si vous ne trouver le produit, il se crée en 10 secondes. A recommander, et EN PLUS, elle est GRATUITE. (À soutenir)

### 5/5 — The best app!

*2026-03-23, version 3.1.4*

I went through a few different apps that had so many restrictions - before discovering this one! It’s honestly the best. It’s so intuitive to use and very customisable. It has helped us manage food waste and even has a section where we can easily access the recipes we have on repeat! I wish I could give this app more stars.

### 5/5 — Partage

*2026-03-23, version 3.1.4*

C’est vraiment top comme appli voilà 2 ans que je l’utilise maintenant c’est super ! J’aurais juste une suggestion, peut être que l’option existe mais je n’est pas trouver, il serais sympa de pouvoir partager « le frigo » avec les autres membres de la maison pour que chacun puisse supprimer les l’aliment qu’il consomme par exemple . Aujourd’hui tous le monde vient me dire ce qu’il consomme mais je ne trouve pas ça très pratique

## Frequently asked questions about FoodShiner

### What does FoodShiner do?

FoodShiner helps you manage your food inventory across your fridge, freezer, and pantry. It allows you to easily track what you have, when it expires, and helps you reduce food waste and save money.

### What are the key features of FoodShiner?

Key features include unlimited inventory lists, iCloud sync for cross-device updates and sharing, smart lists to identify expiring or expired items, a barcode scanner for quick item addition, and expiration reminders. It also offers a food waste score and achievements.

### Is FoodShiner free to use?

Yes, FoodShiner is completely free to use with no hidden fees or subscriptions. While the app is free, users have the option to leave a voluntary tip to support the developers.

### How does FoodShiner ensure data privacy?

FoodShiner prioritizes user privacy by not requiring accounts or collecting personal data. All your inventory information is stored locally on your device or securely via iCloud, ensuring it remains private and safe.

### Who is FoodShiner for?

This app is designed for anyone who wants to be more organized with their food, avoid buying duplicates, and minimize food waste. It's particularly useful for households looking to save money on groceries and reduce their environmental impact.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.6 — 2026-07-05

What's New
• AI expiration date estimation now only runs for products without a barcode, since barcoded products already carry reliable date information from the product database.
• Added a setting in the Product form section to enable or disable AI expiration date estimation on devices that support Apple Intelligence.

Bug Fixes
• Updated the OpenFoodFacts integration to use API v3.6, fixing product lookups by barcode.

### 3.2.5 — 2026-06-27

What's New
• When adding a product to inventory, swipe the category field to get an AI-suggested category. On devices with Apple Intelligence the best matching existing category is selected automatically, or a precise new one is suggested.

Bug Fixes
• Fixed a bug where adding all recipe ingredients to a shopping list would silently fail.
• Fixed a bug where Apple Intelligence expiration date estimation was not always triggered for products stored in sub-storages.

### 3.2.4 — 2026-06-21

What's New
• Tap any time expression in a recipe step to start a countdown timer. On Apple Intelligence devices, the timer is automatically named after what you are doing.

Bug Fixes
• Fixed an issue where the product picture was not visible when consuming an inventory product.

### 3.2.3 — 2026-06-15

Features:
• On devices that support Apple Intelligence, FoodShiner now automatically estimates the expiration date when adding a new product, based on its name, category, and storage location.

Bug Fixes:
• Fixed an issue where printing a label immediately after saving a product could fail.
• Fixed an issue where widgets were displaying placeholder data instead of real content.
• Fixed an issue where a product's photo could be silently replaced by an image from the public database when reopening the edit form.

### 3.2.2 — 2026-05-29

- You can now also add sections for ingredients.
- Updated the print template of the recipe to also show sections for both the steps and ingredients.
- Cook a recipe and automatically consume the matching inventory items, soonest-expiring first.
- When entering quantity for a product, a keyboard toolbar now suggests popular package sizes for metric and imperial units (e.g. 250 g, 0.5 kg, 75 cl).
- When adding a product to a storage, a new 'Frequently Used' section now appears showing up to 6 products you've most often added to that storage in the past year, making restocking faster.
- Inventory products, storages, shopping lists and recipes are now indexed in iOS Spotlight, making it possible to find your food directly from the system search.
- Fixed a bug in a recipe the steps below a section all have the number 1.
- Fixed an issue where it was not possible to restore a backup from the settings.

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