Six Apps That Make Grocery Shopping Easier

Compiling a grocery list seems easy enough. You just write down everything you need and take the paper with you to the store. But the thing is, there are many ways to do it wrong. When you sit in the living room and have a snack on a cozy evening, are you really going to the kitchen and write a reminder note to buy something else? What if you forget your list on your way home? Or does your roommate or spouse offer to shop on your way home and you don't have a list? This is not a global catastrophe, but such scenarios are inconvenient. That's why you should consider using a dedicated grocery listing app. Lifehacker.

Here are some of the best grocery shopping apps based on your needs.

If you need to share your list: Grocery List Ease

Grocery List Ease available in the App Store, there are two really useful features. First, you can send your list to other people who don't have the app, and second, you can keep a pantry inventory as well as a grocery list. You can also scan barcodes to easily add products to the list.

If you need ideas what to do with products: Big Oven

Getting products on a list is one thing. But turning them into food is a completely different thing. You can use Big Oven to keep track of your grocery list and find recipes that will use your new products, with over 1 million recipes on the app. Find it in App Store and Google Play.

If you need a store plan: AnyList

Stores can get crowded, and even with a full listing, you might forget something from a section that isn't near the grocery aisles. AnyList is smart because it automatically sorts your entries into categories like "dairy" or "health and personal care." This allows you to easily enter the section with a ready-made action plan. Buy it from the app store for iOS or for Android.

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If you have a large family: OurGroceries

As the name implies, OurGroceries is a shopping app for multiple people. The app is available for iOS and Android and allows any family member to edit lists in real time. Alternatively, you can sign in from a desktop computer (it even works with your Apple Watch).

If you want to save money: Flipp

Yes, all of these apps allow you to make grocery lists. But not all of them give coupons. Flipp available for iPhone and Android, helps you save money at over 2 outlets by finding coupons and making them easily accessible. Enter your loyalty card details into the app and it will automatically apply the coupons for you.

If you want to know the nutritional value: OptUP

Perhaps your child has "cheese crackers" on your list for the week. Wonderful. Children deserve treats. But each type of cheese cracker has a different nutritional value. OptUP makes it easy to determine which one is best for your needs. It assigns nutritional ratings from registered dietitians to any food you can think of. And recommends a replacement depending on what you're looking for. Application free on Google Play and App Store. This app is made by Kroger. It works best when you use the Kroger Shopper's Card at the checkout, as it tracks your purchases and makes unique recommendations based on your habits.