AnyList review
Shared grocery lists, recipes and a weekly meal plan
- Purple Cover
- Free + paid plans
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Mac, Web
Does it deserve #2?
Is AnyList worth it?
Yes. AnyList scores 8.8/10 and ranks #2 in Food & Cooking. It's best for households that shop together and want one shared, always-current list. Skip it if you only need a grocery list for yourself and a notes app works. Price: Free; AnyList Complete is $9.99 a year, or $14.99 a year for a household.
The verdict
AnyList is the grocery list couples stop arguing about. Share a list and you watch items get checked off as your partner shops, and the list sorts itself into categories you can rearrange to match your store. Add recipes from websites, drop them on a meal plan, and send every ingredient to the list in one tap. The free version covers shared lists; Complete adds the web and Mac apps, meal planning and photos for a small yearly fee.
- Real-time shared grocery lists
- Lists sorted by store category
- Recipe import from the web
- Meal planning calendar
- Apple Watch, Siri and Alexa support
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Sep 2026Compatibility updates for Apple's latest OS releases
- Aug 2026A run of bug-fix releases for version 7
- Apr 2026Recipe timers start from cooking steps and show as Live Activities on the Lock Screen
Privacy 8.6/10
App Store label: purchases, contact info, contacts, your lists and recipes, identifiers, usage and diagnostics may be linked to you. No tracking. Google Play lists no data shared with third parties.
What we like
- Shared lists update live while someone shops
- Categories can match your own store layout
- Complete costs less than $10 a year
What could be better
- Meal planner and web import need Complete
- Recipe features are simpler than a dedicated recipe app
Households that shop together and want one shared, always-current list
you only need a grocery list for yourself and a notes app works
Questions about AnyList
Is AnyList worth it in 2026?
Yes. AnyList scores 8.8/10 and ranks #2 in Food & Cooking. It's best for households that shop together and want one shared, always-current list. Skip it if you only need a grocery list for yourself and a notes app works. Price: Free; AnyList Complete is $9.99 a year, or $14.99 a year for a household.
Is AnyList free?
Yes, shared grocery lists and basic recipes are free. AnyList Complete is $9.99 a year for one person or $14.99 a year for a household and adds meal planning, web and Mac access, and photos.
Can I use AnyList on a computer?
Yes, with AnyList Complete. There is a web version for any Mac or PC and a Mac app, and changes sync to your phone in moments.
What are the best alternatives to AnyList?
The closest alternatives are Paprika Recipe Manager, Plan to Eat and Crouton. See all of them ranked on our AnyList alternatives page.
Where does AnyList rank?
AnyList ranks #2 of 7 in our Food & Cooking ranking, with an overall score of 8.8 out of 10.