# Prep & Pantry Lite - Food Storage Organizer

> Inventory management and food storage organizer with expiration tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Mark Patrick Media LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prep-and-pantry-lite-food-storage-organizer/id448712743 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mark Patrick Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/471693042)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.40/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 79 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.1 · 40 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2011-07-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prep-and-pantry-lite-food-storage-organizer/id448712743/reviews.md

## What is Prep & Pantry Lite?

Whether you’re a prepper, chef, household manager, small business owner, or just someone who wants to be organized, Prep & Pantry will help you keep track of what’s on hand.

Know exactly what you have on hand and save yourself time and money every time you go shopping!  Know when your perishables will expire and keep from wasting food because it was forgotten!

Unsure if Prep & Pantry is for you? Download this Lite version and try it out. 

Unlimited syncing and unlimited item entry is available through the full version upgrade from within the app. No hassle of downloading another version from the App Store. This Lite version converts into a full version of the app by unlocking the feature set.

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Why You Need This App
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• The money you’ll save will more than make up for the price of this app.
• Designed to be able to work completely off-line, no internet connection necessary! * 
• Scan barcodes for quick entry and checkout.
• Easily inventory items without a barcode.
• Keep track of your inventory for multiple locations.
• Quickly see when perishables are about to expire.
• Sync and email lists easily with friends and family instantly for coordinated shopping. †
• You can inventory more than just food!

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Top Features
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- Unlimited locations, unlimited syncing, and unlimited item inventory. † 
- Syncing is fast! Changes appear only moments later on all the devices in the group! †
- Track multiple expiration dates for any item, of any quantity, in any location.
- Inventory items both with and without barcodes.
- Fast item look-ups from our online database featuring over 1.5 million items and growing every day!
- Easily move items from one location to another.
- Track the price and purchase history.
- Several reporting options including exporting to CSV.
- Easily add items to your shopping list. 
- Shopping lists are sortable by store.
- Quickly attach item photos; see the exact item you are looking for.
- Tagging.
- Intuitive, uncluttered interface.
- Sync your inventory and shopping lists between your iPad, iPhone, and other mobile devices. †
- Since 2010. Continuously improving and fully supported.


† Unlimited syncing and unlimited item entry is available through the full version upgrade from within the app. No hassle of downloading another version from the App Store. This Lite version converts into a full version of the app by unlocking the feature set.

*Keep in mind that for syncing and automatic online item look-ups to work you will need an internet connection.

Have any questions or feedback? Please get in touch with our support team at support@prepandpantry.com

## Key features

- Inventory tracking
- Expiration date monitoring
- Barcode scanning
- Multi-location support
- Shopping list creation
- Offline functionality
- Syncing between devices

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 79)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prep-and-pantry-lite-food-storage-organizer/id448712743/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Sad that it no longer works

*2022-03-13, version 3.7.02*

Soooooooooo much wasted time and will now need to find a new app and will have to redo everything I’ve done

### 1/5 — Messed Up A Good Thing

*2022-03-01, version 3.7.02*

Several years ago, I used this app seriously and it was great.  I moved and did not keep using it for a couple of years.  Now I’m ready to straighten out / add to my inventory.  The app is all but useless.  It will not scan anything.  Needless to say, I am very disappointed.  I will have to find a new app and start from scratch 😡.

### 1/5 — Awesome then worst

*2022-02-10, version 3.7.02*

I bought the upgraded version many years ago. This year I got serious about prepping.  This app was AMAZING!  I loved every feature.  I only used it to inventory my pantry; however, the features also created shopping lists and excel spreadsheets.  This past weekend the app went down.  I emailed the app creator...no response.  The app will no longer load.  All my work is GONE!  No way to export it to a new app.  In fact, none of the new apps does what this app does.  I have purchased about five comparable apps and ended up asking for a refund for each.   I am so sad right now.  The app does not work, so do not purchase it!

### 5/5 — Out of love for app

*2022-02-06, version 3.7.02*

This is an awesome app, but the only reason I’m giving it five stars is in hopes of resurrecting it. I pray the owner is well and can give us an update, please.

### 1/5 — Really disappointed!

*2020-08-24*

The perfect app, if it worked!  I cannot sync it to my other devices and the support site won’t load and emails don’t get returned. Waste of money!

### 1/5 — Has never worked

*2020-04-15, version 3.7.02*

Was so excited to use. Gives cannot connect with server error message after every scan. Basic and Upgraded version are useless. How do I get my money back?

### 1/5 — Didn’t work after I paid!!

*2020-04-04*

This WAS the best pantry tracker app out there, it was built with detailed sophistication and had great features ... BUT after upgrading to pro and loading a huge amount of data the app refused to open, it crashed every time!! 😡 The developers email was returned as “not found“ and I now see that the app hasn’t been updated for years. I can’t understand why it’s still available in the App Store. Had to request a refund from Apple. Feel very let down by the amount of time I wasted inputting my data and I’m now on the hunt for a replacement. ☹️

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2020-02-03*

Fantastic app that tick all the boxes for me.
 
Having moved to a remote location, I shop rarely and keep fairly large quantities of groceries. This app really helps to keep my pantry and bulk storage controlled and makes it really easy to know what items need topping up. 

I’ve yet to come across a barcode that is recognised in Australia (that will be exciting if I do), but it takes only a few seconds to assign the item name and then it’s available next time it’s scanned. 

I haven’t synced my iPad and iPhone but simply send my shopping list to myself and it’s available wherever I am.

I also have lots of yarn and don’t know exactly what I have anymore, creating a yarn inventory will be so good! 

I looked at lots of similar apps but this one is definitely the best. Thank you very much indeed.

### 1/5 — Reviews are right

*2019-12-24, version 3.7.02*

There has not been ability to scan in light or paid version. There is no response from support for iPad or iPhone. Idea looks good but app does not work. Every scan says server not connected

### 1/5 — Poor software. Waste of money donot buy it

*2018-12-13*

I bought it few days ago. It didn’t work properly and I requested my refund back. But nobody replying to email. Donot buy this app.

## Frequently asked questions about Prep & Pantry Lite

### What does Prep & Pantry Lite do?

Prep & Pantry Lite helps you manage your household inventory, track food expiration dates, and create organized shopping lists. It allows you to know exactly what you have on hand, saving you time and money while reducing food waste.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include inventory tracking, monitoring expiration dates, barcode scanning for quick entry, support for multiple locations, offline functionality, and the ability to sync lists between devices. You can also easily add items to your shopping list.

### Is this app free to use?

This is a Lite version of the app, which is free to download and try. Unlimited syncing and item entry are available through a full version upgrade purchased within the app. This allows the Lite version to convert into the full version without needing to download a separate app.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed to sync between your iPad, iPhone, and other mobile devices. It is continuously improving and has been supported since 2010.

### How can this app help me save money?

By keeping track of what you have and when it expires, you can avoid buying duplicates and throwing away forgotten food. This proactive management helps reduce waste and ensures you utilize your existing stock efficiently, leading to significant savings on groceries.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.7.02 — 2016-07-18

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fixed a setting that mistakenly logs you out from the sync server after restarting the app.

### 3.7.01 — 2016-06-10

Updated to reflect the new sync server and UPC server.

### 3.6.03 — 2015-03-18

New Features: 
Cart List now has checkboxes and the checked items are synced across all devices.
Remove only the checked items from the Cart List.

Fixed:
Fixed some more invisible cursors.
Autocorrect can now be turned on/off under Options and Settings.
Fixed keyboard switching from numeric on iPhone.

### 3.5.03 — 2015-01-16

Increased the quantity input.
Fixed notes not saving.
Fixed accessibility.
Updated store, tag, & desc popups.
Fixed tag select list view.
Fixed the "invisible" cursor.
Added Retroactive Cart Add to the Cart menu.

### 3.5.02 — 2014-12-30

Layout updated for CSV report
Fixed a couple of bugs when sorting expired items
Fixed an endless spinner after generating a CSV report
Fixed the Manage Database index
Sorted out some missing language files

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