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The Shopping List feature helps you organize your grocery shopping and plan for larger purchases. You can create and manage shopping lists, share them with your partner or friends, and even set reminders to reconsider big-ticket items. Let's explore how you can use this feature to make your shopping experience smoother and more collaborative.

Shopping List feature is fully integrated with Family Groups, allowing you to effortlessly share your lists with other family members. Our technical team has even gone the extra mile to enable cross-budget sharing, making it possible to collaborate on lists even if you manage separate budgets.


Creating a New Shopping List

  1. Accessing the Shopping List:

    • Open the app and navigate to the menu by tapping the hamburger icon on the top left corner.

    • Select Shopping List from the Miscellaneous section.

  2. Starting a New List:

    • If you don’t have any shopping lists yet, you'll see a screen prompting you to create a new list.

    • Tap on New Shopping List to start.


Adding Items to Your List

When adding items to your shopping list you can effortlessly specify both quantities and prices. Simply type the quantity on the left-hand side (e.g., "2 bottles of shampoo") and the price on the right-hand side (e.g., "3 packages of pasta 3.50"). The app intelligently recognizes and separates the quantity from the price, allowing you to accurately track how much you're buying and spending. This makes managing your shopping list more precise and straightforward.

  1. Adding Items:

    • Start typing the name of the item in the input box at the bottom.

    • As you add items, you can specify quantities and pricing by typing them directly.

  2. Managing Your List:

    • You can check off items as you complete them by tapping the circle next to each item.

    • Completed items move to the lower section of the list, so you can easily track what's left.


Sharing Your Shopping List

  1. Sharing the List:

    • You can share your shopping list with others by tapping the three-dot menu in the upper right corner and selecting Share.

    • This allows your partner or friends to view and edit the list in real-time, ensuring everyone is on the same page.


Using the "Sleep on It" Feature

  1. Planning Large Purchases:

    • For more expensive items, like a new refrigerator, you can create a dedicated shopping list.

    • Use the Sleep on It feature to delay the purchase and give yourself time to reconsider.

  2. Setting the Reminder:

    • After adding the item to your list, tap on it to access more options.

    • Enable Sleep on It and set a reminder date to review the purchase.


Finalizing Your Shopping

  1. Reviewing and Completing Purchases:

    • Once you're ready to finalize your shopping, you can mark all items as completed.

    • For large purchases, review the item on the set reminder date and decide if you still want to proceed.


Shopping List Shortcut Feature

The app makes it easy to access your shopping lists quickly with the Shortcut Feature. After creating a shopping list, you can add a shortcut directly to your home screen or the budget overview for instant access. Here's how it works:

  1. Adding a Shortcut:

    • Once you've created a shopping list, tap the bookmark icon in the upper right corner to add a shortcut.

    • You will see a confirmation message at the bottom of the screen indicating that your shortcut has been added.

  2. Accessing the Shortcut:

    • The shortcut will appear in the Shortcuts section of your budget overview.

    • This allows you to access your shopping list with just one tap, streamlining your shopping process even further.

This feature ensures that your most important lists are always within easy reach, saving you time and helping you stay organized.


This guide covers the essentials of using the Shopping List feature in the app, from creating and sharing lists to managing large purchases. By following these steps, you can streamline your shopping process, avoid impulsive buys, and collaborate effectively with others.