# Pantry Manager — Shop list & expiring reminders

> Household inventory manager with expiration reminders and smart shopping lists. (iPhone/iPad app by MJ Lyco LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantry-manager/id512026829 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MJ Lyco LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/512026832)
- Category: Productivity, Food & Drink
- Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 80 App Store ratings · 101 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantry-manager/id512026829/reviews.md

## What is Pantry Manager?

Manages all of your household items with Pantry Manager!

Lower food waste with expiration date reminders and a shopping list that matches actual items you own or will buy.

Now with Apple Watch support!

Never again will you wonder if you have that ingredient when you’re at the store. 

Open up pantry manager and see if your milk will go bad soon or if you need more AA Batteries.

You can even scan a barcode to quickly add items.*

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Create a free Pantry Manager account and sync all of your items in the cloud.

Using one account, everyone in your household can add, modify, and delete objects in your database. Need your spouse to pick up a few things on the way home from work? Add those items to your shopping list and have him or her sync the app when they leave.

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With pantry manager you get:

• An easy to use interface with great sorting options
• Notifications when your food expires
• See which items have coupons
• The ability to email your shopping list or entire pantry to anyone
• A shopping list that relates to real items you have or will purchase
• Barcode scanning to quickly add items*
• Free Pantry Manager account for cloud syncing
• Locally saved photos of your items
• In-app purchase for syncing photos**
• Icons to quickly see expired and soon to be expired items
• App badges to see how many expired items you have
• iPad and iPhone version for one low price 
• Custom categories for your items
• Custom stores so you know where you need to shop
• Custom locations so you know where your items are 
• Tags so you can filter your items however you like
• Easy to use editing options to increase productivity
• Multi-item editing has support for changing categories, stores and locations and more
• Add a note to any item for complete control  
• Export your pantry to CSV format
• Access your exported CSV documents and images through iTunes
• Custom sort allows you to reorder the list any way you like
• Apple Watch support


* UPC scanning requires the use of an auto-focus camera. Some devices will not be able to scan UPCs. The current list of known devices is the iPhone 3Gs and newer and the iPad2 and newer. Not every item will be found but users can help add new items. 

** Syncing photos require an in-app purchase because it requires significantly more bandwidth and server size. 

Price and features subject to change.

Thank You! 
MJ Lyco LLC

## Key features

- Expiration date reminders
- Smart shopping list
- Barcode scanning
- Cloud syncing
- Apple Watch support
- Custom categories and locations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $3.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sync Photos | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Pantry Manager?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 📱 Effective barcode scanning (when working)
- ✅ Comprehensive inventory tracking across multiple locations
- 🔔 Expiration date reminders and alerts
- 💰 Helps save money by preventing duplicate purchases
- 🔄 Syncs across multiple Apple devices
- 🎯 Flexible categorization and tagging system
- 📸 Photo tagging for visual identification
- 🛒 Integrated shopping list functionality
- ⌚ Apple Watch integration
- 📤 Export and sharing capabilities
- 👥 Multi-user support for families
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive user interface

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability
- 📵 App stops working after updates
- 🔌 Poor barcode scanner reliability
- ❌ Inconsistent data syncing between devices
- 😞 Lack of customer support responsiveness
- 🌍 Limited product database outside US
- ⏱️ Slow performance and parsing delays
- 🔐 Password reset and account issues
- 📉 Data loss and disappearing inventory items
- ⚠️ Unresponsive support contact form
- 🚫 App won't open after updates
- 📱 No Android version available

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently and becomes unstable
- Barcode scanner produces blurry/unreadable images
- Items fail to save or delete properly
- Syncing fails between devices
- App won't open after recent updates
- Categories don't sync between iPhone and iPad
- Apple Watch app shows login error and becomes unresponsive
- App hangs when editing item names
- Scanner stops working after first few items
- Data disappears from inventory list
- Password reset link disabled
- App opens automatically when phone is unlocked
- Photo syncing issues between devices
- Clicking item picture shows wrong item information
- Slow loading and parsing delays
- Error dialogs appear frequently
- Support contact form has non-functional CAPTCHA

**Most requested features**

- Meal planner integration with ingredient allocation
- Manual UPC code entry without full product lookup
- Multiple expiration dates for same product
- Offline functionality without data loss
- Fractional quantity support (e.g., 1/2 kg)
- Ability to edit quantity and expiration date from main list view
- Recipe suggestions based on pantry items
- Android app version
- Web-based access to inventory
- Aisle-based shopping list organization
- Ability to add items to shopping list not in pantry
- Automatic quantity addition to pantry when shopping list items purchased
- Sort by quantity feature
- Support for multiple locations with same item and different quantities
- Improved barcode database for international products
- Continuous/multi-item scanning mode
- Backup and restore functionality
- Better category customization options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 101)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantry-manager/id512026829/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The BEST

*2026-07-25, version 3.6.6*

Pantry Manager is by far the very best, exceptionally the best grocery list manager application our family has ever used.  We started using it over a year ago and as of today the majority of our friends and family are now using it.  I’m doing this review because this app became the topic of conversation at a recent gathering and easily 40+ people indicated they were using it in one way or another.  It’s simple, stable, not overly loaded down with extra crapola…it’s a simple yet powerful and useful app for keeping a grocery list OR any other kind of list for that matter.  If you haven’t you must try this app.  
Hats off to the developers.

### 1/5 — App not supported anymore?

*2025-10-26, version 3.6.6*

I used to LOVE this app. It was awesome. I began having trouble with it the last couple of years. Then, items would not get entered or deleted. I have tried reaching out to them three different times, but they have never responded. I guess they no longer update or have anything to do with this app. I am very disappointed.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t seem like it’s supported anymore

*2023-11-27, version 3.6.6*

When it works, this app is great. I’ve used it for a long time. However, it’s become very glitchy and crashes frequently. I contacted support twice a year ago and they suggested things that didn’t work. I don’t think that this app is supported anymore, a shame, because I would pay for a working app.

### 1/5 — App stopped working and support system does not work

*2023-01-11, version 3.6.2*

After the last update this app does not open anymore. Contact support is a joke because when you complete the form it asks if you are human and it does not let you submit your message.

### 1/5 — My Pantry

*2022-11-07, version 3.6.0*

I loved this app, I’ve had it for a long long time. I depended on this app. Now it won’t even open.

### 5/5 — Great app for keeping pantry organized!

*2022-10-29, version 3.5.3*

Use it for shopping and love the expiration reminders.  Great app that I use all the time.

### 3/5 — Missing meal planner

*2022-09-17, version 3.5.3*

Love this app but it’s missing a meal planner option. It’s be perfect if the ingredients could be allocated to being used on days of the week for meals cooked.  Don’t need recipes, we can create our own using ingredients listed

### 3/5 — Can’t get it to work on Apple Watch 7.

*2022-08-21, version 3.5.3*

iPhone app works great for my needs by the watch app doesn’t work. Watch screen says ‘log in on’ and that’s it, doesn’t respond to touch and the website doesn’t offer any way to troubleshoot.

### 2/5 — Won’t Sync

*2021-02-28, version 3.5.3*

I like the app but it won’t sync to my wife’s phone.  Very annoying. I have tried to contact the developer several times.

### 5/5 — I have tried many pantry apps

*2021-01-08, version 3.5.3*

This one is he best!

## Frequently asked questions about Pantry Manager

### What does Pantry Manager do?

Pantry Manager helps you keep track of all your household items. It provides expiration date reminders to reduce food waste and creates a smart shopping list that reflects what you actually own or need to buy. It also offers barcode scanning for quick item addition.

### What are the key features of Pantry Manager?

Key features include expiration date reminders, a shopping list that syncs with your inventory, barcode scanning for easy item entry, cloud syncing for household access, and Apple Watch support. It also offers custom categories, locations, and stores for detailed organization.

### Is Pantry Manager free to use?

The app offers a free account for cloud syncing and basic inventory management. However, syncing photos of your items requires an in-app purchase due to increased bandwidth and server needs. The iPad and iPhone versions are available for one low price.

### What devices is Pantry Manager compatible with?

The app is available for iPad and iPhone. Barcode scanning requires an auto-focus camera, with support generally available on iPhone 3Gs and newer, and iPad 2 and newer. Apple Watch support is also included.

### How can Pantry Manager help me reduce food waste?

The app's primary feature for reducing food waste is its expiration date reminders. You'll receive notifications when your food items are nearing their expiration, allowing you to use them before they go bad. This helps you manage your inventory more effectively and avoid unnecessary disposal.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6.6 — 2023-06-21

We fixed a bug with filters

### 3.6.5 — 2023-05-10

We fixed expired item notification.

### 3.6.4 — 2023-01-18

We improved error handling and messaging.

### 3.6.3 — 2023-01-17

We fixed a possible crash.

### 3.6.2 — 2023-01-11

We fixed a bug with sorting that could block new items from appearing.

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