Best grocery list apps

Best shared grocery list apps in 2026

The iOS app for households sharing the mental load: the invisible work of remembering what needs doing at home. Tasks, shopping and events synced in real time for up to six people.

If one person always knows what's running low and does every shop, a shared grocery list app can help move that load. Here's how the apps compare.

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Who it's for

Households (usually couples) where one person remembers what needs doing. Up to six people, and it works solo until others join.

Households where one person notices every low supply and would like that to stop.

Who it isn't for

Work project management, solo GTD / Todoist-style projects, or Android-only households.

Recipe management or meal kit services.

Price and limits

Free: 10 open items, 5 shopping items, 2 household members, 5 voice captures
Carry Plus: $7.99/month, $29.99/year, or $149.99 once for Lifetime
7-day free trial on monthly and annual, no payment upfront
One purchase covers the household, Lifetime included. People who join never pay and never see a paywall

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How it works

What to look for in a shared grocery list app

Everyone can add to it

A shared list means whoever is at the shop sees what everyone else added. The app should sync in real time across all phones in the household.

Voice capture for quick adds

If you have to type out milk every time, you'll go back to texting. Voice capture lets you say what's running low the moment you notice it.

Grouped by aisle

The list should follow the shop, not the order things were remembered. Aisle grouping (Dairy, Produce, Bakery) saves time.

Shopping plus everything else

Groceries aren't the only home work. An app that holds the shopping list plus chores and events means fewer apps to check.

Compared

Best shared grocery list apps in 2026, compared

These are all real apps with real users. Each one suits a different household situation.

Compared on	Carry	What each does well
Carry	Aisle-grouped shopping list in the same feed as tasks and events. Voice capture. Up to six people. iOS only.	Pick Carry if you want groceries, chores, and events in one place, and everyone's on iOS.
AnyList	Grocery list with recipe import, meal planning, and Siri support. Premium unlocks web access and more.	Pick AnyList if you want recipe-to-list import and meal planning alongside your shopping list.
Cozi	Free shared family calendar with shopping lists and meal planner. Works on iPhone, Android, and web.	Pick Cozi if you need a free app that works on Android and syncs with your calendar. See /carry-vs-cozi for more.
Todoist	Task manager that can hold a shopping list as a project. Strong for work and solo productivity.	Pick Todoist if you already use it for work and want one app for everything. Not built for groceries.
Apple Reminders	Simple shared list, already on your iPhone, free.	Pick Apple Reminders if a basic shared list is enough and you're all on iOS.

Get it out of one person’s head.

Free to download, up to six people. Not sure where your household stands? Start with the Mental Load Score.

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Questions

Common questions

What is the best free shared grocery list app?

Cozi and Apple Reminders are both free. Cozi is free with ads and works on Android too. Apple Reminders is built into iOS. Carry has a free tier (5 shopping items, 2 members), and AnyList has a free tier too. For households sharing everything, a paid plan usually fits better.

Can I add groceries by voice?

Carry and AnyList both support voice capture via Siri. Carry files it to the aisle-grouped shopping list automatically. AnyList suggests common items as you type or speak.

Which grocery list app works on both iPhone and Android?

Cozi, Todoist, and AnyList all work on both iPhone and Android. Carry and Apple Reminders are iOS only. If anyone in your household is on Android, pick a cross-platform app.

Do all shared grocery list apps group by aisle?

No. Carry and AnyList automatically group items by aisle category (Dairy, Produce, Bakery). Cozi, Todoist, and Apple Reminders show items in the order they were added, unless you manually reorder them.

How many people can share a grocery list?

Carry: up to 6 people. AnyList: check their current limits. Cozi: designed for families, no stated limit. Apple Reminders: anyone you share the list with. Todoist: depends on your plan.