# Groceries Grocery List — user reviews > 50 indexed App Store user reviews of Groceries Grocery List by Gumball Labs LLC, rated 4.20/5 from 10 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groceries-grocery-list/id284974018/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groceries-grocery-list/id284974018.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 8 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 2 ## Newest reviews (11 of 50) ### 5/5 — Lost without it *2010-11-09, version 0* I have saved so much paper because of this app. I love it. I can keep track of sales of so many items, priced differently at my main stores. My only problem is, since the last update the app is not holding prices, especially coupon amounts. Is there a fix on the way for this? ### 5/5 — GREAT APP! *2010-08-26, version 0* I absolutely love this app. Couldn't be any easier to create a simple list but has functionality to do more if you want it to. Like that I can enter in the name of our local stores and if you want to take the time to enter in prices of items that it shows up on the list so I know if I am overpaying other times. So far no complaints at all, LOVE IT! ### 5/5 — Good, Really *2010-01-29, version 0* Those that don't want to take the time to type items in should be ignored. The point of apps like these is that you type in all you need to know so you don't have to take the time again. This app is good for that. It could use the ability to delete stored names of stores and I can't seem to figure out how to add up the total on a planned purchase. I use this app daily, though, and think it's worth it for anyone who has the brain power to take the time for the setup. ### 5/5 — Worth Every Penny *2009-10-24, version 0* This is a great app that lets me add and sort grocery store items as I need. You can customize to your specifications. The doc under-highlights this fact. Email format can be changed to make it easy to shop. Easy to send the list to someone else to do the chore. This group is responsive!! they do reply to email questions very quickly with details. Nice app and you'll find it worth the 99 pennies! ### 4/5 — Highly Customizable! *2009-10-14, version 0* Wow, this app does WAY more than it looks like. I order my list by store then by section so I can easily see what I need depending on where I'm at. I like that sale items can be flagged and EVERYTHING about this app can be customized. You determine what information is displayed for the items in the list, the order they are listed and what happens when they are checked off. I tried out a bunch of grocery apps and this was the best one by far, but it did require quite a bit of fiddling to figure it out and get it the way I want - the price to pay if I'm so picky about how I want it. What I really want added is for them to take the item price and the unit size and calculate price per unit. So if my item is 1.99 and it's 12 oz I want it to display price per oz. That will really help with my grocery budgeting and finding the best price while shopping. That would be the fifth star! ### 5/5 — Great Ap Continually Improves *2009-10-14, version 0* I use this constantly to shop multiple stores. Recent update adding coupons, savings, etc. is a great bonus. Easy to use with lots of tips. Toggling views can be a pain at times. Still trying to order sections for each store without making order universal for all stores. Highly recommended! ### 4/5 — Very nice *2009-10-11, version 0* I have tried Grocery IQ, Grocery Gadget and Pricebook. This app is great because it combines making a list with multiple stores and pricing an item and note if you have a coupon or if it is on sale. It also lets you set a budget and notifies you if you go over budget. It is VERY difficult to learn how to use at first, but after playing with it for an HOUR, going back and forth between reading the instructions and playing with it, I figured it out. ### 5/5 — Very Cool App *2009-09-30, version 0* Since I bought this app I have been to several stores multiplt times and I haven't encountered any problems using it. It cut my shopping time significantly. More importantly, by updating the list at home every time I run out of an item, I always have a complete list when I get to the store and no longer forget to buy any items I need. This app is a good value and the latest update enhances it even more. I'm glad I did't buy a more expensive grocery app. Before buying this app, I compared all other grocery-list apps in the app store and thought this one was the best for price, features, and useability. I have not regretted my choice. ### 4/5 — Pretty Good Application for the Price *2009-07-05, version 0* Very good application for tracking your everyday shopping needs. Takes a few minutes to set up for your common grocery items, but easy to use after that. Allows you to sort a couple of different ways (by store, store aisle, alphabetical). Possible future improvement would be to show number of unchecked items on the summary screen instead of all items in that store. Example - You have 10 items set up at the store, but you only need to buy one of them. The app shows 10 instead of 1. All in all it is worth the price. ### 4/5 — Only wish I had this app sooner! *2009-05-02, version 0* I love the options of this app. One of my favorite things is that if I keep an item on my list (maybe it's not a necessity during that shopping trip) I see the # of items on my list(s) displayed in red, right beside that app, as soon as my screen is on. That also helps me to remember the items I purchase occasionally or those that weren't on the shelf during my last run to the store! I do agree that multiple lists would be helpful though. ### 5/5 — Love, Love, Love it! *2009-03-06, version 0* I just love this app! My girlfriend recommended another one that used named brands. Groceries by Ontomni is way better. I have several stores with separate lists in each. I can "uncheck" an item that I buy regularly and not have to type it in again. I can make a long list online and import it and mostly I've had GREAT help with Support - thanks Ben! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Latest update is crashing *2017-04-25, version 3.0.6* I have been using & enjoying for years without any problems. The latest update, however, results in the app not opening as it crashes anytime you try to launch it. ### 1/5 — This could be a 5 star app *2011-05-25, version 2.4.6* This could be a 5 star app, but it's not. - It needs a lot of work to even be minimally useful. Another 99-cents, plus tax wasted. Although not perfect either, there's a better app. out there - keep looking (Sorry, you'll have to search yourself as I'm not inclined to shill for another developer on someone's product page.) I wish this was a better app and it could be with just a little work. Note that the app has not been updated since Aug. 2010. I like the unit cost capabilities and that I get a total of my purchases, but I can't mark what I want to purchase from the list I create. The interface is inconsistent (you can select multiple items to delete or mail, but you cannot select multiple items from the "dictionary" to be added to your list - you must painstakingly add items to your list one at a time using multiple taps to confirm your selection.) Doesn't acan barcodes. "Dictionary" items (I'd call it a catalog) can be added and deleted, but not edited. You can't indicate the number of items you may want to purchase, only the unit cost. You cannot separately list the brand you prefer. RH ### 2/5 — Confusing/unintuitive and annoying UI *2008-10-05, version 0* I bought this app because it was decently well reviewed and it was cheaper than Grocery IQ. Well, I decided very quickly that Grocery IQ is worth the extra money. I have no patience for iphone apps that are non-intuitive. I spent 30 seconds trying to figure out how to just clear the grocery list (there was some preset junk in there). Every time I would try to delete an item it would open the item up. I found myself reading through the help, which just seems silly for a grocery list application. In my mind a grocery list should be blatantly simple. I don't even know what "Groups" or "Group attributes" are, but I don't think I need them. I sucked it up and bought Grocery IQ and it was extremely easy to use; and easily worth the extra few bucks. ### 3/5 — Great app, until I updated it! *2016-12-31, version 3.0.5* I have been using this app for years and greatly enjoy its ease of use. However, I just updated it, and now the touch menu on the right side of the screen that lets you jump to a letter the alphabet doesn't seem to be working. Also, the toolbar has moved from the top to the bottom of the screen. This may seem like a relatively minor thing, but it's location has been ingrained in my muscle memory at this point. Why change something just for the sake of change? ### 3/5 — new glitch *2013-03-28, version 2.7.4* I have used and enjoyed this app for years. It took many, many hours to get it set up just the way I like it, as I shop at multiple grocery stores. Recently, something changed (nothing I did), and when I switch a grocery item to another store, it LOOKS like it's doing what I'm telling it to do, but then it secretly adds the item to the wrong store. This has led to multiple frustrations and trips back to stores for items that didn't get logged in the indicated store. I've put up with this for months and it's driving me crazy, I contacted ontomni who suggested a settings adjustment (it was already correctly set & it's not a settings issue). So sadly I have to dump this app and research a new one that can reliably do what this app used to do before some improvement jacked it up. bye bye groceries... ### 3/5 — Good App, Needs a few more features! *2009-08-16, version 0* I used this app for the first time today. I really liked it, but i think a few more features would make this a 5 star app for me! 1) would be a totaled price for your list! you can enter the price for items and it will add those up for that one item, but a running total of everything would be helpful! 2) and easier way to delete items would be helpful! maybe a swipe type of action? 3) dated lists or a way to make separate lists would be good also? Anyway, i think this app have a lot of good features and i will be using it often! ### 4/5 — still enjoying it *2012-02-05, version 2.7.1* I have looked at other lists, both before and after purchasing and this seems to be the best still. I'm loving the new features, and I love how much time and money this app has saved me from running to the store again and from printing the list weekly! At on point I asked for staples to show up regularly and they topped that by allowing recurring items on a schedule you select. Hows that for customer service. Now I think it's great and would only ask for a way to quickly select all checked off items to clear your list when done. Keep up the great work, I would be lost at the grocery store without you. ### 4/5 — Perfect app! Missing one feature *2011-10-09, version 2.6.2* I have tried out a few of the other grocery/list making software and this one stands out on top! I love the interface and ease of use. I'm a stickler for good design. The only reason I can't continue to use this as my main grocery list app is the inability to sync it with multiple iPhones. I want to go shopping with my partner and have our list updated in real time. Why not take advantage of the cloud for everyday activities? Please ad syncing and I would gladly pay (again)! ### 4/5 — A Good Shooping List *2009-12-10, version 0* After Shopper went lame, I looked at all the available lists and tried this and one other. I settled on this. As some have said, it is somewhat complicated at first, but once you become familiar with the controls it really isn't hard to use. I'd say it is built more like a database than a simple todo list. The only things I really would like to see are the ability to have multiple lists (with merge function) and multiple stores (for aisle layout). ### 4/5 — Just what I needed *2009-12-06, version 0* I wanted something that was going to be easy and not "require" me to input all of the details (price, units, etc). This does just that. I like the format, and most of the things I get are already in there. The ones that are not, just means I have to type the entire word out, but just the first time. I think I may get around to entering prices, but they change so much, so, I am still up in the air. I would buy this again in a second! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Order shelves *2021-12-18, version 3.1.5* You can set up shelf order by the order you want to go through the grocery store. I love that. When I get to the grocery store, I start at the top of my list and pass through the store without having to back track. ### 5/5 — Oldie but Goodie!!!! *2019-08-30, version 3.0.11* I have had this app for years. It’s probably the oldest one I have but it’s so comprehensive & occasionally thru the years I’ve had a few questions & even now they always email me back with my answer. I love it!!!!! ### 5/5 — Fantastic simple, but powerful app. *2017-12-02, version 3.0.11* I love this app. It has all the necessary tools. One question /suggestion if I may......... Is there a way to make the sections lines white? They print gray even in black and white printing, and take up a lot of ink when printing. ### 5/5 — Been using for years! *2017-10-14, version 3.0.10* I have been using the Groceries app for years and I love it! I always buy the same things from the same stores, so I love having a saved grocery list for each store. Sometimes I don't even check what I need before I leave the house, but the fact that it's saved means I can be reminded of what I MIGHT need since anything possible item is saved on the list. It takes an investment of time to enter all the items for each store, but once you do, it's always there and totally worth doing! ### 5/5 — Great Customizable App ❤❤❤ *2017-03-08, version 3.0.6* I have had this app for years and I absolutely love it! ❤❤❤ I don't know why you don't hear more about it. I guess I need to talk if up more. 😉 I have looked at lots of other grocery & list apps and I keep coming back to this one. You do need to take some time to set it up, but it is no more difficult or more of a hassle than writing out a grocery list. It is also simple and intuitive. Oh and it isn't just for groceries. Customizable! 😊👍🏻 ### 5/5 — Best app *2016-09-25, version 3.0.1* If you want an app that does what it's designed to do, get this one. Easy to use. I go through my list at home and check off the things I need. I organized my list by the isles at the store, so when I get there I start on one end and go straight through the store and my list, skipping isles I don't need to go down. I know exactly what I need and exactly where it is. Support is awesome also. With the upgrade for iOS 10, it started crashing. They responded to my email the next day and fixed the problem. ### 5/5 — My Favorite List App *2016-09-19, version 3.0.0* I have used this app for years now and was so happy to see they released an update for iOS 10. I love how you can customize the lists to go in the order of the aisles in your grocery store. I have different lists for different stores (regular grocery, trader joes, costco, etc). I also like how many items were already in the app along with sections, so I didn't have to enter in every item. ### 5/5 — Lifesaver! *2012-04-15, version 2.7.3* After looking for and downloading many grocery apps, I found the one! This app is AWESOME. I like the options and the ability to customize my lists. My only problem is with my latest download, my icon disappeared. I'm glad to see that it didn't just happen to me. Hopefully, this will be fixed soon. ### 5/5 — Best grocery app for the serious grocery shopper, hands down *2011-09-06, version 2.6.2* I've had this for 2 years and LOVE it, so was amazed that this only had 3 stars. I read the reviews and realized it isn't for everyone, BUT if you are a serious grocery shopper who uses multiple stores, comparison shops by price, has special dietary needs, or wants to effectively manage your budget, get this app. If you want a simple, super-easy grocery list app, you may prefer something else more intuitive. This app is super-customizable, so you can tweak to suit your needs. For a long time, I avoided entering prices because I figured it was too annoying to do with every item, but obviously you shop for items over and over, so it is well worth it! I am able to keep to our weekly cash grocery budget to a T with this app, and quickly catch cashier or tagging errors at checkout. I shop at 2-3 stores per week and track coupons and sales - this works great for that. Also, you can email your list to someone else, and if they have the app, they can import it also. Really nice for when my DH has things he thinks of while at work, I can just put them into my list. Also integrates fairly will with Listomni, although it is by no means seamless. I prefer this just for groceries (and routine household items at Target, for example) and use Listomni for everything else (packing, gift ideas, errands). ### 5/5 — Powerful and easy *2010-11-25, version 0* I love it when I don't have to read the directions.... Especially when an app offers a lot of detail. It makes me feel free and smart..... And UNfrustrated!!!! I have tried at least 8 list apps both free and up to $4.99. THIS ONE RULES!!!! I shop for the same things at multiple stores and this app let's me separate by store and keep items so I don't have to constantly re-enter them. ( I can grey them out once I put them in the cart.... So not only can I activate the item when I need it again I can see in the store what I have and haven't gotten. This App also stops scrolling dizziness by allowing me to collapse the lists at the other stores ....so I can just have the one from the store where I am . It also let's me add names of stores I use all the time onto the tumbler.... And create rank order....Feels really custom. This app is the poster child for a well designed fully featured simple to use and intuitive to figure out App. THANK YOU for all the work you put into making it. Pam Morris --- *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 2026-06-10.*