# PivotList: Smart Grocery List — Plan by meal, shop by item

> Smart grocery list app that organizes by recipes and shops by items. (iPhone/iPad app by sovio.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pivotlist-smart-grocery-list/id1126112673 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [sovio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397333570)
- Category: Productivity, Shopping
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese and 2 more
- Released: 2017-06-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pivotlist-smart-grocery-list/id1126112673/reviews.md

## What is PivotList?

Grocery shopping shouldn't feel like a memory test. PivotList is the smart grocery companion that adapts to how your brain actually works: planning by recipes, but shopping by items.

Say goodbye to scattered lists and walking back and forth across the supermarket. With PivotList, you simply add the meals you want to cook, and the app does the heavy lifting to organize your trip.

THE "PIVOT" SUPERPOWER
Most lists force you to choose one way to view your items. PivotList gives you two smart views with the tap of a button:
- Planning Mode: View your list sorted by meals. Perfect for sitting on the couch and checking if you have all the ingredients for Friday's lasagna.
- Shopping Mode: View your list sorted by individual products. See that you need exactly 3 onions total (for three different recipes) so you only visit the produce aisle once.

KEY FEATURES
- Add recipes and their their ingredients
- See exactly which meals a specific ingredient belongs to
- Clean, distraction-free interface
- 100% Private: Your lists stay on your device

Whether you're meal prepping for the week or just trying to get in and out of the store faster, PivotList is the ultimate tool to save you time, money, and headaches at the supermarket. Download today and streamline your shopping!

## Key features

- Add recipes and ingredients
- View list by meals or items
- See ingredient-to-meal mapping
- Clean, distraction-free interface
- 100% private, data stays on device

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pivotlist-smart-grocery-list/id1126112673/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Good but need some improvement

*2020-09-27*

Please change the dull icon of this application and include some fonts. Moreover, add the dark mode as well. Other than these, it will be perfect once you update it. 👍

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review and feedback. I agree the icon can be improved and I have it in my ToDo list. As for fonts, not sure what you mean, but just to mention that the app uses the custom Roboto at the moment. Finally - Dark Mode has been added now with version 1.2.0.

### 5/5 — This app is great!

*2017-09-01*

This app is great! It’s perfect to organise your weekly meals and don’t have to bother to add each of the ingredients and its quantities again to a shopping list. Highly recommended.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for trying out the app and for your review!

## Frequently asked questions about PivotList

### How does PivotList organize grocery lists?

PivotList allows you to add recipes and their ingredients, then view your shopping list organized by individual items. This helps you avoid multiple trips to the same aisle in the supermarket.

### Can PivotList help me see which meals an ingredient is for?

Yes, PivotList provides a feature to see exactly which meals a specific ingredient belongs to, aiding in meal planning and inventory management.

### Is PivotList private?

Yes, PivotList is 100% private. Your grocery lists and data stay on your device and are not shared.

### What devices does PivotList support?

PivotList is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for PivotList?

PivotList has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is PivotList updated?

The latest version of PivotList is 2.0.0, and it was last updated on April 7, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### What is the user rating for PivotList?

PivotList has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 1 rating, suggesting positive user reception.

### Does PivotList have ads?

No, PivotList does not contain advertisements. It offers a clean, distraction-free interface for a seamless user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2026-04-07

Updated the app for the latest iOS version

### 1.3.1 — 2025-04-24

Updates for latest iOS version and smaller app size

### 1.3.0 — 2021-11-15

• In the Recipes list, the products' names are now shown with the correct, more visible colour
• Updates to third party dependencies to ensure best security, stability and performance

### 1.2.0 — 2020-10-02

• Dark Mode support added
• Improved the logic of handling products which are not part of any recipe - this is now clearly indicated and the product can be deleted. Editing an ingredient under a recipe now only allows changing the amount
• Fixed a bug on the Feedback screen that could sometimes cause freezes / crashes

### 1.1.1 — 2019-04-10

• Updated for newest iOS

If you like PivotList, please take a moment to rate or review - thanks!

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