# Swipe Pantry — Manage your pantry anywhere.

> Barcode scanner and inventory manager for household goods with smart shopping lists. (iPhone/iPad app by Charles Fager.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipe-pantry/id1549608586 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Charles Fager](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434483134)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.33/5 from 52 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-01-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipe-pantry/id1549608586/reviews.md

## What is Swipe Pantry?

Key Features:

Barcode Scanner:
Swipe Pantry uses your phone's camera as a barcode scanner to detect unique UPC codes for your household goods. You can manage your scanned items by selecting an image and adding your own description to identify and manage your household goods.

Item Categorization and Insights:
Categorize your pantry items with tags to help you get insights on what you have in your pantry.

Shopping List:
Create shopping lists with the items in your pantry, when the item quantity of your pantry changes, you can optionally choose to automatically add items to your current shopping list to make your next grocery store trip easier.

Widgets:
Add widgets to your home screen to track various insights on your pantry.

For additional help and feedback feel free to reach out to @SwipePantryApp on Twitter.

## Key features

- Barcode scanner for household goods
- Customizable item descriptions and images
- Item categorization with tags
- Automatic shopping list generation
- Home screen widgets for inventory insights

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipe-pantry/id1549608586/reviews.md

### 3/5 — More functionality

*2024-10-16, version 1.5.0*

I just downloaded this app because I prefer more “bare bones” organization apps and I liked how simple this was to navigate, but I have two suggestions for added functionality to make this more effective. First, allow us to manually add items *without* requiring the UPC. For example, I buy large packs of chicken and separate them into smaller portions to freeze, I want to be able to just add “chicken” to my Pantry and log however many portions I have, which doesn’t require the UPC of the original pack. Secondly, I would like to be able to tag entries for better organization within Categories. For example, I could have frozen spinach in my Frozen Foods Category and canned corn in my Shelf-Stable Category and lettuce in my Fridge Category; I would like to be able to tag all those items “vegetables” and be able to search for all the “vegetables” in my Pantry at any given time.

Edit: a third addition that would be helpful is being able to sort and view my pantry by category, i.e. only show me what’s in my freezer, etc

### 2/5 — It has potential

*2024-10-13, version 1.5.0*

I think adding the ability to set an expiration date on your products is crucial for a food tracker app, also, being able to collaborate with someone else in your household, If those features were added then this app would be perfect.

### 4/5 — Needs Field for Expiration Dates

*2023-07-14, version 1.5.0*

I would love to be able to add the expiration date to each pantry item and then get a reminder to use it before that date.

### 4/5 — Great first impression

*2023-02-28, version 1.5.0*

Just downloaded this, and am really enjoying adding food and categories. I would absolutely be over the moon if I could share my list with my husband who does most of the cooking/grocery shopping in the household. That would be the icing on the cake for me — hopefully that function will be released soon!

### 4/5 — Nice interface, needs a bit more functionality.

*2023-02-18*

Really like the interface of this. Scan to add. Or to then swipe in/out of stock. 

What I’d really like is another field to add expiration date. And with that, an interface to see what items are going out of date and where they are. 

What do I have. 
Where is it. 
When does it expire. 
This would be super excellent then.

### 3/5 — So close to being useful

*2022-07-16*

I think we would have really liked this app. However, I can’t see any way of sharing my pantry with my wife. So it will be impossible to know if one of us changes the quantities of an item. Will try again if this function is added.

### 1/5 — Not what it’s cracked up to be…

*2022-05-22*

Every item I’ve scanned so far results in a screen that tells me that the item is not in the database.
I’ve attempted to make contact with the developer without any success.

**Developer response:** Thank you for downloading the app and thank you for the feedback! Right now with version 1.5.0, there aren’t any pre-populated pantry items in the database. This is a feature that will become available with the release of version 2.0 that is currently in development!

### 5/5 — Thank you.

*2022-05-17, version 1.5.0*

I am delighted to hear of your hard work to make this app even better. Thank you for your response to my questions!  

I look forward to using the very helpful app improvements that are coming.

### 4/5 — A bit more order?

*2022-05-16, version 1.5.0*

I like this app very much (organization is my life), but I would like to arrange the products by category, not just the product name. If that update comes along my four star app will go to five. Thanks. 
   Rickapolis

### 5/5 — Feature request

*2022-05-14, version 1.5.0*

I’m loving this app.  Any chance cloud storage or a way for users to share the data can be an option in a future update?   That would give the ability for me and my spouse to use our own phones to keep the pantry updated instead of only using 1 phone for both of us.  

Keep up the great work.

## Frequently asked questions about Swipe Pantry

### How does Swipe Pantry use the barcode scanner?

Swipe Pantry utilizes your phone's camera to scan UPC codes on household goods. This allows for quick detection and addition of items to your digital pantry inventory.

### Can I add my own details to scanned items in Swipe Pantry?

Yes, after scanning an item, you can select an image and add your own description. This helps in easily identifying and managing your specific household goods.

### How does Swipe Pantry help with grocery shopping?

Swipe Pantry can automatically add items to your current shopping list when their quantity in your pantry changes. This feature aims to make your next grocery store trip more efficient.

### What kind of insights can I get from Swipe Pantry?

By categorizing your pantry items with tags, Swipe Pantry provides insights into what you have. Widgets can also be added to your home screen to track various inventory insights.

### What devices is Swipe Pantry available on?

Swipe Pantry is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users looking to manage their pantry.

### How often is Swipe Pantry updated?

The latest version, 1.5.0, was released on January 25, 2022. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates recent development activity.

### Is Swipe Pantry suitable for young children?

Swipe Pantry has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for young users to learn about organization and shopping lists with adult supervision.

### Where can I get help or provide feedback for Swipe Pantry?

For additional help and feedback, you can reach out to the developer on Twitter at @SwipePantryApp. This is the primary channel for user support and suggestions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.0 — 2022-01-25

Version 1.5.0 introduces the ability to manually add pantry items without scanning barcodes, this version also allows for the editing of Item IDs, for more control over your products!

### 1.4.6 — 2021-10-28

Version 1.4.6 reverts the list style on multiple views to appear as originally intended!

### 1.4.5 — 2021-09-21

Version 1.4.5 addresses bug fixes and adds support for iOS15!

### 1.4.3 — 2021-07-28

Version 1.4.3 addresses various bug fixes.

### 1.4.1 — 2021-03-18

Version 1.4.1 adds support for iOS 14 widgets and various bug fixes!

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All apps by Charles Fager: https://appshunter.io/developer/1434483134

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