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What it is

OurGroceries is a grocery-list app for coordinating shopping across a household. People signed in to the same account see updates to shared lists instantly. A list item can include a photo, note, quantity, category, or barcode; items can be grouped by category or aisle and reordered to follow a store route. Users can save recipes and add chosen ingredients or the whole recipe to a shopping list. Items can also be added with Amazon Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant on Android; an MCP integration for Claude and ChatGPT is described as experimental. Lists can be sent to Instacart for delivery in the United States and Canada. The app is available on Android, iOS, macOS, and web. The free plan includes all features and list sharing, with ads in a few screens. Ad-removal options are $1 a month, $6 a year, or $20, paid once; the subscriptions start with a 7-day free trial. Exports are ZIP files containing XLSX and JSON, but cannot be re-imported after external changes.

Spec sheet

What it does
OurGroceries is a shared household shopping-list and recipe service that synchronizes changes across devices.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Purpose
OurGroceries is a grocery list app for keeping shopping lists synchronized across a household.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Audience
The creators describe designing the app to address grocery-shopping coordination problems for their own young families and households.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Security
The privacy policy says the service uses log review, off-site backups, encryption and security software, while disclaiming guaranteed security.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Privacy
The company says it does not sell or share personal information, while describing some information shared with advertising partners for personalized advertising.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Support
The creators say they personally read app-store reviews and respond to every email, and provide [email protected] for contact.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ourgroceries.com
License
The EULA grants a limited proprietary license and prohibits copying, modification and reverse engineering except where law or an open-source component license allows it.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Founded
2009Read 23 Sep 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Company
LinkedIn lists OurGroceries, Inc. as a privately held software company founded in 2009 with 2–10 employees and headquarters in San Francisco.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
AI photo entry
Google Play says the app can recognize a photographed item with AI and add it to a list.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
API and extensibility
A public MCP endpoint at https://www.ourgroceries.com/mcp can connect accounts to Claude and ChatGPT using OAuth; the company calls it highly experimental.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Barcode scanning
The app scans barcodes, although the company says its product database is relatively U.S.-centric.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Categories and aisles
Items can be categorized, reordered and arranged to match a store route.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Data export
Users can export lists, recipes, the item master list, and categories in a ZIP containing XLSX and JSON files, but the export cannot be re-imported after external changes.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Data location
The privacy policy says its servers and stored user information are in the United States.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Developer documentation
Documentation covers user-facing imports, exports, voice integrations and MCP setup but does not present a conventional REST SDK.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Export
Account data exports as a ZIP containing README, XLSX and JSON files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Household sharing
Household members signed in to the same account see changes to shared lists instantly.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Import
The website imports plain text or CSV files with item, category, barcode and note fields.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Independent assessment
Verbraucherzentrale found the app easy to use and broad in sharing, but criticized advertising tracking and limited product information and sorting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · verbraucherzentrale.de
Instacart
Users can send a shopping list to Instacart for delivery, and the feature is available only in the United States and Canada.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Instant synchronization
Changes made by one household member appear for other signed-in devices within seconds.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Legal address
The EULA identifies OurGroceries, Inc. at 666 46th St., Oakland, California.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Limit: advertising complaints
A 2026 Google Play reviewer complained that product ads could appear as if a household member had added an item.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: IFTTT and wearables
The company says it does not plan IFTTT integration because of cost and does not plan Fitbit or Samsung Gear support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Limit: price tracking
The FAQ says price tracking has been requested but remains a future feature.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Limit: private lists
The FAQ says private household lists have been requested but are not currently supported.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Limit: recipe quantities
An Apple reviewer reported that combining fractional recipe ingredients does not clearly calculate the resulting quantity.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
List details
Items can include photos, notes, quantities, categories, and barcodes.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Mac requirement
The Mac app is the iPad app and requires an Apple Silicon Mac running macOS 12 or later.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Multiple lists
Users can create unlimited separate lists for stores, errands, packing, reminders and other purposes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Notable limitations
The FAQ says price tracking and private lists are requested features planned for a future update, and barcode product coverage is U.S.-centric.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Notable news
Google Play lists a September 10, 2026 update that added sending shopping lists to Instacart in the United States and Canada.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Photos and notes
List items can carry photos, notes and quantities to identify the desired product.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Praise: simplicity
The Gadgeteer reviewer described the interface as exceptionally basic and easy to use.Read 15 Oct 2026 · the-gadgeteer.com
Praise: synchronization
The Gadgeteer and Ottawa PC Users’ Group reviewers praised near-instant cross-device synchronization for households.Read 15 Oct 2026 · the-gadgeteer.com
Praise: voice and cross-platform support
Independent reviewers highlighted Alexa support plus availability across browser, iOS and Android.Read 15 Oct 2026 · the-gadgeteer.com
Privacy and advertising
The company says it does not sell personal information but shares non-personally identifiable data with advertising partners for targeted ads and analytics.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.8 out of 5 from 85K ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Google Play
4.7 out of 5 from 55.9K reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Recipes
Recipes store key ingredients and can add all ingredients to a shopping list with one tap.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Self-hosting
The documentation describes a hosted service with company servers in the United States and provides no self-hosting package.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Shopping organization
Items can be grouped into categories or aisles and manually reordered to match a store route.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Voice and assistants
The guide describes adding items using Amazon Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant on Android, and an experimental MCP integration for Claude and ChatGPT.Read 30 Sep 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Voice integrations
Voice additions are supported through Amazon Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant on Android.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Watch apps
OurGroceries provides Apple Watch and Wear OS list access, including voice item entry.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Web access
Lists and recipes can be viewed and edited from a web browser.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Plans and prices

Free Free All features · ads in a few screens · list sharing included Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Monthly ad removal $1 a month about US$1 per month Removes ads for the sharing household · 7-day free trial Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Remove Ads monthly subscription $1 a month monthly subscription Removes ads for the account’s shared lists · starts with a 7-day free trial Read 30 Sep 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Remove Ads yearly subscription $6 a year yearly subscription Removes ads for the account’s shared lists · starts with a 7-day free trial Read 30 Sep 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Yearly ad removal $6 a year about US$6 per year Removes ads for the sharing household · 7-day free trial Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Lifetime ad removal $20, paid once about US$20 lifetime one-time upgrade Removes ads for the sharing household Read 15 Oct 2026 · ourgroceries.com
Lifetime upgrade $20, paid once one-time upgrade Removes ads for the account’s shared lists Read 30 Sep 2026 · ourgroceries.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Shared-list changes appear instantly.
  • Recipes and ingredients can be added to lists.
  • Items support photos, notes, quantities, categories, and barcodes.
  • Lists can be arranged to follow a store route.
  • Free plan includes all features and sharing.

Limits

  • Free screens include ads.
  • Instacart delivery is limited to the United States and Canada.
  • Exports cannot be re-imported after external changes.
  • Barcode product coverage is U.S.-centric.

Who it suits

It suits households that want shared, synchronized grocery lists and a way to turn saved recipes into shopping items. It may also suit shoppers who organize lists by aisle or use voice assistants.

OurGroceries in depth

Read the full write-up

Overview

OurGroceries is a shared grocery-list app for households that want shopping plans and recipes in one place. It is best suited to people coordinating a common list across devices; its broad free feature set is appealing, though ads and the lack of private lists may be deal-breakers.

Founded in 2009, it centers on lists that update for everyone signed in to the same account. Recipes, item details, and several ways to organize or add items make it more capable than a basic checklist, without changing its focus on household grocery coordination.

Key features

Shared lists and store organization

Household members see changes to shared lists instantly, a useful arrangement when several people contribute or shop. Items can include quantities, notes, photos, categories, and barcodes. Categories or aisles help group a list, and manual reordering lets shoppers arrange it around their route through a store. Barcode scanning adds a quick way to enter products, but its U.S.-centric coverage makes it a less dependable draw elsewhere.

Everyone sharing lists uses the same account. That keeps the collaboration model simple, but it does not suit households that need private lists alongside shared ones. Price tracking and private lists are planned capabilities, not current ones.

Recipes, voice, and delivery

Users can keep recipes and add either selected ingredients or a whole recipe to a shopping list. That makes the app a sensible fit for households that want meal planning to feed directly into shopping, though it is not a substitute for a dedicated price-tracking tool.

Items can be added through Amazon Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant on Android. An experimental MCP integration is also described for Claude and ChatGPT; its experimental status makes it a less established part of the everyday workflow. Lists can be sent to Instacart for delivery, but only in the United States and Canada.

Data, privacy, and support

Exports cover lists, recipes, the item master list, and categories in a ZIP containing XLSX and JSON files. They are useful for taking a copy of household data, but external edits cannot be re-imported, limiting their value for maintaining a separate, edited master file.

The company says it does not sell or share personal information, while also describing information shared with advertising partners for personalized advertising. Its privacy policy places servers and stored user information in the United States. It describes system-log review, off-site backups, encryption, and security software, while cautioning that security cannot be guaranteed. The creators say they personally read app-store reviews and respond to every email; support is available at [email protected].

Pricing

The free plan costs nothing and includes all features and list sharing, with ads appearing on a few screens. It is the clearest choice for households willing to accept ads in exchange for access to the full feature set.

The Remove Ads monthly subscription costs $1 a month, billed monthly, and starts with a 7-day free trial. The Remove Ads yearly subscription costs $6 a year, billed yearly, and also starts with a 7-day free trial. Both remove ads for the account’s shared lists; the yearly option costs less over a year than paying monthly, while the monthly plan avoids a longer commitment. The Lifetime upgrade costs $20 as a one-time purchase as a one-time upgrade and removes ads for shared lists. These paid options change the ad experience rather than adding stated feature tiers.

Platforms

OurGroceries runs on Android, iOS, macOS, and the web. This range serves households mixing phones, computers, and browser access, though the listed platforms do not include Windows or Linux apps.

Who it's for

Choose OurGroceries if a household wants shared lists that update instantly, recipe-to-list support, and flexible item organization without paying for core features. It is less suitable for people who need private lists, price tracking, broad barcode coverage outside the U.S., or Instacart delivery beyond the United States and Canada.

Pros and cons

Pro: Shared lists update instantly, so household members can coordinate against a common current list.

Pro: Recipes, detailed items, aisle or category grouping, and manual ordering support different shopping workflows.

Pro: The free plan includes all features and list sharing, not a reduced feature tier.

Con: Ads remain on a few screens unless the account upgrades.

Con: Shared-list users use the same account, and private lists are not currently supported.

Con: Barcode coverage is U.S.-centric, and Instacart list sending is limited to the United States and Canada.

Con: Exports cannot be re-imported after external changes, so they are not a round-trip editing workflow.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, browse Shopping List Apps.

Buy Me a Pie! is worth considering if a free plan capped at three lists, sharing with two other accounts, and eight color groups fits your needs better.

KitchenOwl is the alternative to consider if you want a free, open-source application with self-hosting support and a wider platform range.

AnyList may fit better if core list creation and sharing plus up to five imported web recipes meet your needs on its free plan.

GroceryShare offers a free plan with grocery lists, smart categories, shopping mode, and basic recipes.

Listonic is an option if unlimited lists on a free plan are the priority.

Bring! is an alternative with free shared shopping lists, recipes, and special offers.

BuyBye may suit someone whose needs fit its free caps of five lists, two people per list, a five-recipe box, and current-week meal planning.

Groly is another free option.

Verdict

OurGroceries is a strong fit for households that want a shared, instantly syncing grocery list with recipes and useful store organization at no charge. The main reason to choose it is that the free plan keeps all features and sharing; look elsewhere if ads, account-wide sharing, region-limited services, or the absence of private lists and price tracking conflict with how you shop.

Verdict

OurGroceries combines household list sharing, recipe support, and several ways to organize or add items. Note the ads on the free plan, the Instacart region limit, and the export restriction before relying on it.

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