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What to look for in a free shopping list app

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There are plenty of free shopping list apps, and almost all of them can store a list. The differences show up when more than one person uses the list, or when money is involved.

Here is a short checklist to judge any list app, and how PIICK IT! answers each point. We make PIICK IT!, so read it with that in mind.

The essentials

  • Real-time sharing: one list on several phones, with changes showing up in seconds.
  • Ticking that keeps history: bought items stay crossed out until you clear them.
  • Fast adding: an item should take a few taps.
  • Works everywhere: phone and computer, without forcing everyone to install the same app.

Nice to have

  • Prices and an estimated total for the list.
  • A note on each list for things that are not items.
  • Separate lists for separate groups: home, friends, family.
  • Shared expenses, so the people who shop together can also split the cost.
  • Ready-made templates for common shops.

What "free" should mean

Check what the free plan really includes. Some apps limit the number of lists or members, show ads, or put sharing behind a subscription. PIICK IT! is free: lists, groups, sharing, notes and shared expenses, with no ads.

Privacy

A shopping list says a lot about a household. Look for an app that explains what data it keeps and where. PIICK IT! stores data in the EU and only the members of a group can see its list. The privacy policy has the details.

Checklist for any list app

  • Live sharing with several people
  • Ticked items stay visible
  • Works on phone and computer
  • Prices and totals
  • Notes on each list
  • Split costs
  • Clear privacy policy

Lists to start from

Questions and answers

Is there a completely free shopping list app?

Yes. PIICK IT! is free to use and has no ads: lists, groups, sharing, notes, prices and shared expenses are all included.

Do I need to download an app?

No. PIICK IT! runs in the browser at www.piickit.com on any phone, tablet or computer.

Can other people see my lists?

Only the members of the group a list belongs to.

Try it with the people you live with

Create a free shared list, invite your household and see who bought what in real time.

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