# Store Buddy - Shopping List — Shopping lists by store

> Simple, free, synchronized shopping list tool for frequent shoppers. (iPhone/iPad app by Arthur Sabintsev.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/store-buddy-shopping-list/id1477632992 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arthur Sabintsev](https://appshunter.io/developer/573293278)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 68 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-09-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/store-buddy-shopping-list/id1477632992/reviews.md

## What is Store Buddy?

Store Buddy is a simple shopping list organized around the stores you actually visit.

Create a list for each store, save the items you buy over and over, and keep each shopping trip clean. Add saved items back to a trip one at a time or all at once, mark items done while you shop, then finish the trip without losing the saved staples you will need next time.

Store Buddy is built for repeat shopping, not one giant list. Keep Costco separate from the grocery store. Keep pharmacy items separate from errands. Use Siri, App Shortcuts, Home Screen quick actions, and widgets to add items to stores without digging through the app. Search across a store's current trip and saved items, undo recent changes, and sync your lists through your Apple account.

Features:

- Store-specific shopping lists
- Saved recurring items for each store
- Siri and App Shortcuts for adding items by store
- Home Screen widgets for recent stores
- Configurable small widget for a pinned store
- Home Screen quick actions for recent stores
- Add one saved item or add every saved item at once
- Press and hold any item for quick actions: mark done, save, edit, or remove
- Mark trip items done and finish the trip when you are ready
- Finished trips clear bought items while preserving saved staples
- To Buy and Saved Items sections stay in place, even when a trip is empty
- Search stores, current trip items, and saved items
- Undo recent changes
- iCloud sync through your Apple account
- Dynamic Type support
- Light and dark mode support
- iPhone, iPad, and Mac support

## Key features

- Free synchronization across devices
- Swipe to edit/delete items
- One-tap list clearing
- Undo past actions
- Keyboard commands for iPad Pro
- Big bold text and VoiceOver support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/store-buddy-shopping-list/id1477632992/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Love the app

*2026-07-15*

I love the app but wish there was a way to move the items around so that you can put them in the store order -i.e. all produce together, all dairy together, etc

### 1/5 — Bad change in format recently

*2026-06-22*

Can’t get things done like I used to.  Looking for new grocery app

### 3/5 — Newest update is too much

*2026-06-19*

The update took a great app and made it more complicated but, NOT better!  It is also another app that is trying to do everything you might want your Smartphone to do. Overkill !

### 5/5 — A great shopping list

*2026-06-06*

I had been using Grocery IQ for many years and was very happy with it. However, they did not update it for the latest iPhone software and it would not sync with my iPad. Apple has dropped it from the App Store. I tried a few other lists but was not happy with them. This is a very barebones App but works great and is very easy to us. It does everything I want, I highly recommend it.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much!

### 5/5 — love the update

*2026-06-04*

This has been my go to grocery list since you developed it. It has been great over the years and this latest push is even better.

### 2/5 — It’s free, so there’s that. CAN’T PRINT lists!

*2024-09-15*

I use it, but the functionality doesn’t differ much from “notes” on my iPhone. Can’t really organize.

### 3/5 — Store Buddy

*2023-11-23*

App should include the ability to send shopping list to another person. Should not have to re enter frequently used items each time.

### 5/5 — Excellent App!

*2023-06-09*

Thank your Dad for me!  This app is excellent!  You did a Great job. Lite simple and easy to use!  I tried others and they were so cluttered and complicated. Nice to have this. Thank you!

### 5/5 — Love this app!!!

*2023-05-10*

I love this app… So simple to use and I love the help at the bottom… I also love being able to remove it as well… The only thing I wish there was is a way to check the item off but it is nice to see a delete button for the whole list after done… This one of my favorite store apps ever… Just check it out for your self and I think you would like it too…

### 2/5 — Can’t synch with others without iCloud.

*2022-12-09*

Don’t wish to share my iCloud account with anyone else. Would be nice if synched with email accounts or Wi-Fi accounts.

## Frequently asked questions about Store Buddy

### Does Store Buddy have ads?

No, Store Buddy is completely free and does not contain any advertisements.

### How does Store Buddy synchronize lists?

Store Buddy offers free synchronization of your shopping lists across all your Apple devices, including iPhone and iPad. You will receive notifications when a synchronization has occurred.

### What devices does Store Buddy support?

Store Buddy is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work seamlessly across these Apple devices.

### Is Store Buddy suitable for users with visual impairments?

Yes, Store Buddy features big bold text that adjusts to your device's accessibility settings and provides full VoiceOver support for all labels and buttons, ensuring accessibility.

### How often is Store Buddy updated?

The latest version of Store Buddy is 1.4.2, which was last updated on June 15, 2020. Updates are released periodically to improve functionality and user experience.

### What is the age rating for Store Buddy?

Store Buddy has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages. It is designed to be simple and easy to use for everyone.

### Can I quickly clear my shopping list in Store Buddy?

Yes, Store Buddy allows you to remove all items from a shopping list with a single tap of a button, making it efficient for when you finish shopping.

### What makes Store Buddy different from other shopping list apps?

Store Buddy focuses on extreme simplicity and ease of use, as guided by user testing. It avoids complex features to provide a streamlined experience for frequent shoppers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.5 — 2026-08-18

Store Buddy 2.2.5 keeps shopping lists intact when two devices edit at the same time — without bringing back things you already finished or deleted.

- Finish a trip, swipe an item off this trip, or unsave a staple and it stays gone on your other devices.
- Saved staples stay in the Saved list until you add them to a trip. They do not jump onto the next trip by themselves.
- New items added on two devices at once are still kept on both sides.

### 2.2.4 — 2026-08-10

Store Buddy 2.2.4 fixes multi-device iCloud sync so an empty or incomplete list on one device can no longer wipe stores and items on another.

- Lists from different devices are merged instead of one side wiping the other.
- Background refresh, Siri, and cold launch no longer re-upload empty store data.
- Note: if you delete a store or finish a trip on only one device, items may reappear until both devices agree.

### 2.2.3 — 2026-07-13

Store Buddy 2.2.3 makes iCloud sync notifications quieter and more accurate.

- Sync notifications no longer interrupt you while you are using the app.
- Adding an item with Siri no longer triggers an extra "stores updated" alert.
- Sync alerts no longer stack up or arrive a moment after you reopen the app.

### 2.2.2 — 2026-07-12

Store Buddy 2.2.2 makes quick actions more dependable.

- Home Screen quick actions and widget links now work reliably when the app launches fresh, including right after your lists finish syncing from iCloud.
- Your lists now keep syncing in the background between launches.
- Stores with nothing to buy no longer show a "0 to buy" label.

### 2.2.1 — 2026-07-09

Store Buddy 2.2.1 polishes shopping trips.

- When a trip is empty, the To Buy and Saved Items sections stay put and a clear Add a New Item button appears, so your saved staples no longer jump to the top.
- Sync notifications now follow your notifications setting and no longer arrive twice when your list updates from another device.
- Refreshed App Store preview.

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