# Idealist Light — Shopping List, Grocery List > Visual shopping list app for efficient grocery management. (iPhone/iPad app by Idealist Software.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idealist-light/id971870098 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Idealist Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/948435602) - Category: Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.25/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 5 MB - Languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish and 1 more - Released: 2015-04-15 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idealist-light/id971870098/reviews.md ## What is Idealist Light? Idealist is a visual shopping list app that allows you to quickly create your grocery list and saves time when you are in the supermarket. Main features: • Share Online — share your list online and keep it synced on all devices (Full Version) • Apple Watch app — all the lists on your watch fully synced with the iPhone • Visual design — products in the list are grouped into coloured categories • Fast dictation — the only shopping list that automatically adds products as you speak • Multiple category layouts — configure up to 5 custom category layouts for different retailers • See what's left — tap a product to mark it as completed and make it less noticeable • Efficient UI — designed to minimise taps composing and save time when buying • Preloaded database — large database of products in many languages • Full customisation — add, remove and edit categories and products • Import, Export — backup and share your product database • Adjustable text size — list font size is configurable (up to 200%) with All Caps support • Time and location alarms remind you about your shopping tasks (Full Version) • Always-on screen mode — disable screen lock when shopping This is a free version of Idealist with a single list of up to 20 products. It is intended to demostrate the general idea of the app. If you like Idealist's concept, please consider getting the full version upgrade. Enter our website to learn more about the app: www.idealistshopping.com Media Reviews: "...The app manages to feel fresh, unique, and highly creative in a category that feels quite saturated. You will be able to put your lists together faster than ever before…" "...The Idealist is one of those apps where the moment you launch it you feel at ease and the user interface feels inviting. There isn't much of a learning curve here as everything is very self-explanatory..." "...The Idealist app for your iPod touch and iPhone is able to effectively change the way you go about creating and using shopping lists..." (appPicker.com Staff Reviews) ## Key features - Visual product grouping by colored categories - Fast dictation for adding products - Efficient UI to minimize taps - Preloaded product database - Customizable categories and products - Adjustable text size ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Full Version Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 52) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idealist-light/id971870098/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Garbage *2023-07-15* Used to be great but now it’s just absolute worthless trash. Nothing works. Paid version cannot be restored either. Should be removed from Apple App Store immediately. ### 4/5 — Good but needs improvement *2023-03-22* I would give it 5 stars if there was a way to include quantity of each item or another comment. ### 1/5 — Garbage *2022-12-18, version 3.93* Used to be great but now it’s just absolute worthless trash. Nothing works. Paid version cannot be restored either. Should be removed from Apple App Store immediately. ### 1/5 — Won't open, lists lost *2020-12-10, version 3.93* I had several lists I had created, such as a very important list of needed items for my business. When I went to the store to shop for these listed items the app wouldn't open! It just kept crashing! I stood in the store with a blank stare on my face, I had no idea what I needed without having the list in front of me! This seriously affected the success of my business and set me back by a week. And weeks later still will not open whatsoever. I will never trust this app again. I don't know what I should do, delete it? Reinstall it? I really don't know. It had ONE JOB to do! No offense to the creators, I appreciate their work… But I can't help but say, what a useless app! ### 3/5 — not to my liking *2019-05-01, version 3.93* I want to add something as I think about it - not a new list each time I open the App. it would be nice to have list for different stores I shop at during the week — ### 1/5 — No help from customer service! *2019-02-25, version 3.93* I have messaged customer service twice with no response! Could not share original purchase so my husband mistakenly paid for a second app. Now neither seems to work properly. Total of $3.98 wasted with nothing to show for it! ### 5/5 — Best in Class *2018-08-12, version 3.93* I did a ridiculous amount of research on which grocery app I wanted to replace my Grocery IQ app with, and this one is by far the best. The UI is intuitive and enables you to quickly make lists and use them. You can even keep items for specific stores (like the favorites section of Grocery IQ) so you can check the stock of all your usual items at home while making your list. It also syncs to my watch and now shopping is almost too easy. (I even pay with my watch when I check out!) I've emailed the devs to ask about features and they've written back every time within a few hours. Put all this together and you have a game-changer. I haven't been this excited about an app since my brand new iPhone 3G debuted a new iOS feature called the 'App Store.' ### 5/5 — works perfect! great simple and easy to use *2017-09-14, version 3.9* with this app I can really save time and remember all my to dos withouth reaching for the note pad ### 1/5 — Help *2017-08-30, version 3.9* Nothing works!? Just bought upgrade too. Help! Can't add item. Can't change order. Help! AND I could only add ONE b4 I had to upgrade! And 'all caps' doesn't work. Whatzup!? **Developer response:** Hi, Please email us (contact@idealistshopping.com) to solve the issues. This will be more productive and we'll be able to get a detailed explanation. The app is working for 40000 other users. Thanks a lot! ### 5/5 — Really enjoying the app *2017-08-20, version 3.9* This has been a great upgrade and an ingenious interface for making grocery lists in particular. Worth the price for upgrade. ## Frequently asked questions about Idealist Light ### What does Idealist Light do? Idealist Light is a visual shopping list application designed to help you quickly create and manage your grocery lists. It organizes products into colored categories and features fast dictation to add items as you speak, aiming to save you time while shopping. ### What are the main features of Idealist Light? Key features include a visual design with products grouped into colored categories, fast dictation for adding items, an efficient user interface designed to save time, a preloaded database of products, and full customization options for categories and products. It also offers adjustable text size. ### Is Idealist Light free to use? Yes, Idealist Light is a free version of the app. It allows for a single list with up to 20 products and is intended to demonstrate the app's general concept. A full version upgrade is available for more extensive features. ### What devices is Idealist Light compatible with? The description mentions an Apple Watch app that syncs with the iPhone, indicating compatibility with iPhones and Apple Watches. The app is designed for mobile use. ### How does Idealist Light help me save time when shopping? The app is designed with an efficient UI that minimizes the number of taps needed to compose your list. The visual grouping of products by category and the fast dictation feature also contribute to a quicker shopping experience by making it easier to find and add items. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 3.93 — 2018-08-11 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. • iPhone X support Previous version: • Large suggestions — added a setting making the suggestion rows higher. • Multiline mode — added multiline mode for the Apple Watch app. • Color selection view — fixed a glitch that caused the table header to appear in color selection view. • Layout view — fixed a crash that happened when trying to open the Layout view in Settings. • Apple Watch localization — fixed Apple Watch app localization of menus. You can find more info on our website: http://www.idealistshopping.com We'd like to thank you for your suggestions and comments. Let us know of any issue so that we can fix it. Please do not hesitate to contact us. 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