# La CanastaCR — shopping lists & AI

> shopping lists & AI (iPhone/iPad app by Mauricio Moya.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-canastacr/id6760927606 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mauricio Moya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886869568)
- Category: Productivity, Developer Tools
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-02
- Data updated: 2026-10-24

## What is La CanastaCR?

La Canasta helps you organize grocery shopping from start to checkout.

Create shared shopping lists, track quantities, and update items in real time with family or friends. Use the built-in AI assistant to get recipe ideas and quickly add ingredients to your list. Keep frequently used items handy, switch between list and tile views, and stay in sync across devices.

Términos de Uso / Terms of Use: https://lacanastacr.com/terms/
Política de Privacidad / Privacy Policy: https://lacanastacr.com/privacy/

Key features: • Shared shopping lists with real-time updates • Smart item management with quantities and completion status • AI recipe suggestions and one-tap ingredient add • Recently used items for faster list building • Dark and light mode support • Push notifications • English and Spanish support

Designed to make grocery planning simple, collaborative, and fast.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Terms of Use (EULA): | $1.99 | per month |
| La Canasta Premium | $14.99 | per year |


## Is La CanastaCR safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess La CanastaCR.

## Is La CanastaCR legit?

La CanastaCR has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for La CanastaCR is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.31 — 2026-10-13

• AI Bill Split: snap a photo of any restaurant receipt or use voice input to fairly divide items among friends. Automatically calculates proportional 13% VAT and 10% service charges, ready to share via WhatsApp and SINPE Móvil.
• Community Recipes: discover delicious dishes shared by the Costa Rican cooking community, give likes, and explore verified recipe creators.
• Social & Deep Link Sharing: share your custom recipes directly to WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, or social media with universal links that open right in the app.
• 1-Tap Recipe Import: paste any shared La Canasta recipe link or code to instantly save it to your cookbook or add its ingredients straight to your grocery list.
• Supermarket Recipe Cost Radar: view estimated ingredient costs across major Costa Rican grocery chains (Maxi Palí, Walmart, Masxmenos, and Auto Mercado) to find where to shop for the best savings.
• UI & Accessibility Polish: high-contrast ADA-compliant theme colors, improved bottom spacing on shopping screens, and smoother transitions.

### 1.0.30 — 2026-10-02

• Community Recipes: discover delicious dishes shared by the Costa Rican home cooking community, give likes, and explore verified recipe creators.
• Social & Deep Link Sharing: share your custom recipes directly to WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, or social media with universal links that open right in the app.
• 1-Tap Recipe Import: paste any shared La Canasta recipe link or code to instantly save it to your cookbook or add its ingredients straight to your grocery list.
• Supermarket Recipe Cost Radar: view estimated ingredient costs across major Costa Rican grocery chains (Maxi Palí, Walmart, Masxmenos, and Auto Mercado) to find where to shop for the best savings.
• Facebook Sign-In Fix on iOS: optimized native authentication callbacks for seamless and secure Facebook login on iPhone and iPad.
• UI & Accessibility Polish: high-contrast ADA-compliant theme colors, improved bottom spacing on shopping screens, and smoother transitions.

### 1.0.29 — 2026-09-30

Build 79 (v1.0.29):

• Accessible Color Scheme: Verify active items appear in fresh mint green and completed/deleted items in soft rose/pink across Light and Dark modes.
• Dark Mode Readability: Confirm high-contrast pure white text copy across lists, modals, and recent items.
• Parking Assistant: Test parking timer, camera OCR ticket scanning, supermarket stamp discounts, and upcoming hour notifications.
• Shopping Calendar: Test the new minimalist date picker when scheduling upcoming grocery trips.
• Custom & AI Recipes: Test creating and saving custom recipes as well as generating recipes with detailed measurements and steps.
• General Stability: Verify smooth 60 FPS navigation and In-Store Shopping Mode cart toggles.

### 1.0.28 — 2026-09-17

• Farmers Market Mode: hands-free continuous voice dictation, Costa Rican produce & prices, instant cash change calculator, and quick SINPE Móvil copy.
• Hacienda CR 50-Digit QR Scanner: scan electronic invoice codes with your camera to record store expenses and verify receipts.
• Route & Store Split Optimizer: compare single-store totals vs 2-store splits with smart savings thresholds and 1-tap separate list creation.
• Zero Waste AI Meal Planner: smart meal suggestions that prioritize expiring pantry ingredients to prevent food waste and track money saved.
• Savings Challenges & Badges: earn Costa Rican shopping badges, level up your savings XP, and celebrate your milestones.
• In-Store Smart Tools: unit price comparator for different package sizes, shelf label scanner, and a clean live shopping HUD.
• Enhanced List Sharing: increased free shared list limits and faster, more reliable invitation links.
• iOS performance optimizations and enhanced voice dictation permissions.

### 1.0.27 — 2026-08-28

Version 1.0.27 brings major upgrades to help you save time and money on your grocery runs!

 All-New 4-Tab AI Cooking Assistant:
• Themed Chef Chat: Specialized personalities (Traditional, Fitness/High-Protein, Vegan, Quick & Budget).
• Digital AI Cookbook: Save your favorite recipes and add missing ingredients to any grocery list with 1 tap.
• Weekly Routines & Viral Ideas: Fresh meal prep inspiration tailored to your pantry.

Upgraded "Where to Buy" with Live Maps & GPS:
• 1-tap navigation to supermarket branches via Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze.
• Interactive nearby supermarket strip showing live estimated distances.
• Detailed savings breakdown to find the best deal.

 Fluid Performance & Seamless Transitions:
• 60/120 fps native card transitions and responsive edge-swipe back gestures.
• Faster list loading and general UI improvements.

Thank you.

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