List Buddy: Grocery List App
Shared Lists, Meals & Events
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
NEW: Type "tacos for 4" and AI builds your grocery list. Import recipes from any URL. Lists sync instantly across phone, tablet & web. Plan meals and events. Try free.
Ever gotten home with half the groceries because someone else already bought them? Or forgotten essential items because the list was on someone else's phone?
List Buddy solves these frustrations by bringing your entire family, household, or group together with shared shopping lists that update in real-time. Stop juggling multiple apps - List Buddy combines shopping lists, meal planning, and event coordination in one simple, free app.
SHARED SHOPPING LISTS THAT ACTUALLY WORK
Create a grocery list in seconds, share it with anyone, and watch updates appear instantly as others add items or mark things complete. No more duplicate purchases. No more "Did you get the milk?" texts.
- Real-Time Sync: See changes immediately as family members shop
- Built-In Chat: Discuss items without leaving the app
- Voice Input: Add groceries hands-free while cooking or driving
- Smart Organization: Group items by store, category, or aisle
- Offline Mode: Lists work even without internet connection
Perfect for families, roommates, couples, and anyone who shares shopping responsibilities.
AI SMART ADD
Type "tacos for 4" or "birthday party for 20" and AI instantly generates a complete shopping list with the right items and quantities. No more guessing what you need or how much to buy.
MEAL PLANNER WITH AUTO-GENERATED SHOPPING LISTS
Plan your weekly meals and automatically generate shopping lists from your recipes. Save time, reduce food waste, and never wonder "what's for dinner?" again.
- Weekly Meal Calendar: Choose meals for any day
- Recipe Collection: Save favorite recipes with ingredients
- Automatic Lists: Generate shopping lists from your meal plan
- Family Favorites: Mark and easily repeat popular meals
Meal prep enthusiasts and busy parents love this feature!
IMPORT RECIPES FROM ANY URL
Paste a link from any recipe website and List Buddy automatically extracts all ingredients. Select multiple recipes and generate one consolidated shopping list with smart unit conversion - no duplicate items, no manual math.
EVENT PLANNER & GUEST MANAGEMENT
Organizing a birthday party, wedding shower, or group gathering? List Buddy keeps everything coordinated in one place.
- Guest Lists: Track invitations and RSVPs
- To-Do Lists: Never forget party tasks
- Shopping Lists: Organize party supplies
- RSVP Tracking: See who's coming in real-time
- Shared Planning: Collaborate with co-hosts
From intimate dinners to large celebrations, coordinate effortlessly.
MORE FEATURES THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER
- Customizable Templates: Start with pre-made lists (groceries, party essentials, camping, moving, etc.)
- Multiple Lists: Manage unlimited shopping lists, to-do lists, and projects
- Color Coding: Organize lists by category or priority
- Item Details: Add notes, quantities, prices, and photos
- Works on All Your Devices: Sync lists across iPhone, iPad, and the web
PERFECT FOR:
- Families coordinating weekly grocery shopping
- Roommates splitting household purchases
- Couples planning meals together
- Party planners organizing events
- Anyone tired of using 5 different organization apps
We're the only app that combines shopping, meal planning, and events with real-time collaboration, AI-powered lists, and built-in chat.
WORKS WITH ALEXA & SIRI
- "Alexa, tell List Buddy to add milk and eggs"
- "Hey Siri, add items to List Buddy"
- Add items without touching your phone while cooking, driving, or multitasking.
ACCESS YOUR LISTS FROM ANY DEVICE
With List Buddy Premium, manage lists, meals, and events from any browser at list-buddy.com. Update from your laptop and everything syncs to your phone instantly.
YOUR DATA IS SAFE & PRIVATE
- Encrypted connections
- Secure cloud storage
- No data selling to third parties
- Terms of Use: https://www.list-buddy.com/terms
- Privacy Policy: https://www.list-buddy.com/privacy
Download List Buddy now and transform how you organize shopping, meals, and events. It's completely free to download.
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Data Linked to You
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- Contact Info
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
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- Location
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Information
- Seller
- Tech Mindsets LLC
- Size
- 159.3 MB
- Category
- Shopping
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
18+
- 18+
- Contains
Advertising
Messaging and Chat
User-Generated Content
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Premium Annual $29.99
- Family Plan $39.99
- List Buddy Premium $99.99
- Premium Monthly $3.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Tech Mindsets LLC