# Pantry & Fridge: FridgeBuddy — Track food stock & expiration

> Digital pantry and fridge inventory tracker with expiration alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Charles-Adrien Fournier.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantry-and-fridge-fridgebuddy/id1500190823 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Charles-Adrien Fournier](https://appshunter.io/developer/686972183)
- Category: Food & Drink, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 205 App Store ratings · 85 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish, Vietnamese
- Released: 2020-02-29
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantry-and-fridge-fridgebuddy/id1500190823/reviews.md

## What is Pantry & Fridge?

Stop wasting food – take control of your pantry, fridge, and freezer with FridgeBuddy!
Get smart expiration alerts, organize your food inventory, and save money.

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HOW IT WORKS
  •    Scan the barcode of any item to instantly add it to your inventory
  •    Track expiration dates across your fridge, freezer, and pantry
  •    Get notified before food expires – you choose when!
  •    Eat it in time, reduce waste, and save money

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TOP FEATURES

Inventory management
  • Scan barcodes for quick product input
  • Track food across multiple storage locations
  • Auto-organized lists: expiring soon, expired, and more
  • Search and filter your entire food inventory

Smart alerts
  • Customizable notifications before food expires
  • Never forget what's in the back of your freezer

Household sharing
  • Share your inventory with family or roommates
  • Everyone stays in sync with iCloud

Shopping list
  • Go from inventory to shopping list in seconds
  • Share lists with your household

Insights & statistics
  • Waste tracker: see what you eat vs. what you throw away
  • Track your consumption habits over time

More
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
  • Nutri-Score and Green-Score for each product
  • Export to CSV for backup or personal use

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Join thousands of families reducing food waste every day.

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Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation.
Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled 24 hours before the end of the period.
Manage your subscription in your App Store account.

Terms of use: https://cafournier.com/fridgebuddy/terms
Privacy policy: https://cafournier.com/fridgebuddy/privacypolicy

## Key features

- Barcode scanning for quick item input
- Expiration date tracking
- Customizable expiration alerts
- Household inventory sharing
- Automated shopping list generation
- Waste and consumption tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Yearly | $18.49 | per year |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Fridge Buddy Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Fridge Buddy Pro | $17.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fridge Buddy Pro small tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Generous tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Amazing tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Fridge Buddy Pro Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| FridgeBuddy Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Pantry & Fridge?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Helps reduce food waste
- 🚀 Fast scanning with barcodes
- 🔄 Syncs data with iCloud
- ✨ Good for organizing pantry/fridge
- 📊 Provides recipe recommendations
- ✅ Developer responsiveness
- 🖼️ Option to add pictures
- 💰 Low cost/value for money

**Cons**

- 🐛 App consistently shuts down/crashes
- 💸 Aggressive monetization/expensive subscription
- 🗑️ Data loss after updates/sync issues
- ❌ Syncing issues between users
- 🤷 Unclear or missing features in free version
- 🐌 Slow product scan and processing
- 🤔 Inconsistent pricing for subscriptions
- ❓ Poorly translated text
- 🚫 Cannot cancel subscriptions easily
- ⚠️ Inability to track opened items

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App consistently shuts down/crashes, especially when marking items consumed
- Data loss after updates or sync issues
- Syncing issues between users, especially for family sharing
- Barcode scanning falsely detecting or failing to scan
- Canadian date format not recognized
- Rounding of expiry dates to the nearest month
- Notifications not working
- Bug when sharing lists in premium version (app crashes)
- Consumed one functioning as consumed all
- Inability to undo consumed items or view consumed list
- Sharing is defective
- Syncing only happens on demand or is delayed
- Family sharing of premium features is inconsistent
- Inability to cancel subscriptions on app, website, or Apple Store
- Scan function does not work at all for some users
- Items are automatically removed from a list even if still usable
- Last iOS update caused all data to be lost
- Issues with importing data into Numbers/Excel
- Cannot add photos from camera roll or edit items to add photos

**Most requested features**

- Ability to track quantity of items (e.g., grams, ml, pieces)
- Option to sort items by category (dairy, condiments, etc.)
- Auto-add items to grocery lists
- Smart grocery lists based on expiry dates
- Feature to indicate if a package has been opened
- Track if a product needs to be consumed within X days of opening
- Recipe suggestions based on available ingredients
- Ability to keep deleted items in a library for easy re-adding
- Option to default sort lists by expiration date
- Add notes to items
- Ability to duplicate items
- Apple Watch app
- Ability to export lists
- Add custom categories
- Search bar for items
- Option to add photos from camera roll
- Track consumption by weight and volume
- More relevant notifications

## Recent user reviews (10 of 85)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantry-and-fridge-fridgebuddy/id1500190823/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Sharing the app

*2026-07-28, version 2.30.0*

Can’t add family members to my inventory list.

### 3/5 — Good organization, but keeps closing

*2026-06-14, version 2.28.1*

I’m loving the organization I have with this app, I can track what’s in my pantry and fridge, and know exactly what I need to use before it expires. It also gives recipe recommendations based on what you have in stock. However, the app CONSISTENTLY shuts down while I’m trying to use it. Especially when marking items “consumed”, it just closes and I have to start over. Hoping for a solution to that, soon.

### 1/5 — Letztes Update hat alles gelöscht

*2026-06-05*

Seit der Umstellung von der Familiennutzung auf den „Haushalt“ sind bei uns alle Daten weg und man kann auch nicht mehr zusammen connecten. Der link funktioniert nicht. Schade. Somit ist die App für uns unbrauchbar geworden. Jahresabbo gekündigt und App gelöscht.

**Developer response:** Hallo Michn,

es tut mir sehr leid für die Probleme nach dem letzten Update. Mit der neuen Version wurden die Daten auf das neue „Haushalt“-System migriert. Dabei können alte geteilte Listen leider nicht mehr wie zuvor funktionieren; stattdessen muss der neue Haushalt erneut geteilt werden.

In vielen Fällen sind die Daten nicht endgültig verloren, sondern müssen über den neuen Haushalt wieder korrekt verknüpft werden. Bitte schreiben Sie mir an feedback@cafournier.com, damit ich mir Ihren Fall genauer ansehen und Ihnen beim Wiederherstellen bzw. erneuten Teilen helfen kann.

Charles

### 5/5 — L’appli dont je rêvais

*2026-05-24*

C’est l’appli que j’aurai aimé connaître plus tôt. Ça me permet d’éviter le gaspillage alimentaire grâce aux rappels et à la facilité d’utilisation. Merci bcp pour l’interface simple et le coût qui reste très bas quand on veut soutenir

**Developer response:** Merci beaucoup pour ce super commentaire ! Je suis ravi que l'application vous aide à éviter le gaspillage au quotidien. Charles

### 1/5 — Aggressive Monetization. Money.

*2026-05-02, version 2.26.2*

Pantry inventory? Not free. Pay $70. Deleted.

### 5/5 — Love it!!

*2026-04-05, version 2.26.1*

This app is so useful in helping me organize, shop and reduce food waste! This is exactly what I needed to track what I have when needing to grocery shop and meal plan. 
Love the features of adding a picture, categories and adding a price. 

Very easy to scan newly purchased food items with the expiration date and to track the date it is opened. Love this! This is so helpful!!
I do agree with a reviewer that it would helpful to track if a product needs to be consumed within “x” days of opening. 

Thank you for this beautifully designed app!

### 4/5 — Fixed in Update

*2026-03-30*

Was broken for a week, but fixed in update

**Developer response:** Hi Kohmflex, thanks for your feedback and sorry for the trouble. This issue was fixed in our latest update, version 2.26.1. Please update the app and try again. If you still experience any problem after updating, please contact us at feedback@cafournier.com and we’ll be happy to help.
Charles

### 1/5 — Didn’t work

*2026-03-22, version 2.26.0*

I was excited to use but the app didn’t save my data. I’d like a refund.

### 5/5 — Very pleased

*2026-02-06, version 2.23.2*

Update
The developer reached out and was able to resolve issue I was having. I am very pleased with the resolution and how this app works. I got it for the camera functionality, and being able to organized my pantry and fridge with the barcode is a huge help. Thank you Charles for reaching out in a timely manner.

### 5/5 — Awesome App!

*2025-11-06, version 2.21.0*

Allows you to keep an inventory of all your items, as well as a running list of things in your fridge and even has a respective section for a shopping list.  It also syncs your data in iCloud.

## Frequently asked questions about Pantry & Fridge

### What does FridgeBuddy do?

FridgeBuddy helps you manage your kitchen inventory by tracking food items in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. It provides smart expiration alerts to help you reduce food waste and save money. You can also use it to generate shopping lists and share inventory with household members.

### How do I add items to my inventory?

You can easily add items by scanning their barcodes, which instantly adds the product to your inventory. This feature simplifies the process of keeping your food stock up-to-date.

### Is FridgeBuddy free to use?

The app offers a free version with in-app purchases for additional features. Payment for subscriptions is handled through your iTunes Account, and subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled.

### Can I share my food inventory with others?

Yes, FridgeBuddy supports household sharing, allowing you to share your inventory with family or roommates. Everyone stays in sync with iCloud, ensuring a unified view of your food stock.

### What kind of alerts does the app provide?

The app provides smart, customizable notifications before food items expire. You can choose when you want to be notified, helping you to use food in time and prevent spoilage.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.31.0 — 2026-08-20

More control over your inventory and shopping lists.

• Choose how far ahead the Upcoming smart list looks: 7, 14, or 30 days—or all products with a future expiration date.
• Choose whether expiration tracking is enabled by default for new products.
• Sort shopping list items with the newest first.

### 2.30.2 — 2026-08-04

This update makes household sharing more reliable. Invite links now work more consistently, joining a household is smoother, and the app can recover a shared household that stopped syncing. We also fixed reordering storage locations by drag and drop. Thanks for your feedback!

### 2.30.1 — 2026-07-26

This update fixes a crash that could happen when tapping a product's image before saving it. Thanks to everyone who reported it!

### 2.30.0 — 2026-07-13

What's new in this version:

• Shopping list sorting: order items your way with new sort options.
• Smoother scanning: tap Skip to jump straight to manual entry with the barcode already filled in, and slow lookups no longer leave you waiting.
• Reliability: we now let you know if a save doesn't go through, plus fixes for rare crashes when using or editing items.

### 2.29.0 — 2026-06-24

This update makes Fridge Buddy easier to search, scan, and browse.

What's new

- Scan a barcode directly from Search to find products faster.
- Tap a product photo to zoom in and view it full screen.
- Switch Smart Lists to a compact layout when you want to see more items at once.

Also fixed

- Household invite links now share more reliably.
- Clearing a product’s expiration date or price now saves correctly.
- Fixed crashes that could happen when marking products as consumed.
- Improved search memory usage and overall stability.

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