List Buddy

Freemium#13 of 31 in Shopping List Apps

List Buddy: A flexible family list app with real-time sharing, AI tools, and offline access. Ranked #13 of 31 in Shopping List Apps by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for families wanting AI-assisted list creation.

6.5/10★★★☆☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  6.5 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Families wanting AI-assisted list creation
• Free plan
  Yes
• Shared lists
  Yes
• Facts checked
  20 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Real-time shared lists across web, iOS, and Android
  • AI list creation, voice entry, and recipe importing
  • Offline use, reusable templates, chat, and meal planning

• Where it doesn't

  • Free plan limits AI Smart Adds and photo uploads
  • Browser access is listed for Premium users
  • Paid tier pricing and detailed differences are not clear

Our verdict on List Buddy

List Buddy combines shared shopping lists, meal planning, event planning, and group coordination for families, roommates, couples, and other households. Its core experience centers on real-time synchronization across iPhone, Android, and the web, with features for AI-generated lists, voice item entry, recipe URL importing, in-app chat, photo and voice notes, and offline use with later synchronization. The free plan includes unlimited lists, sharing with up to two people per list, voice item entry, 15 AI Smart Adds, and offline use.

The main strength is breadth within everyday household planning. A recipe URL can support shopping-list creation, while meal planning can generate lists for planned meals. Reusable list templates help repeat common purchases, and shared updates keep group members working from the same list. Alexa and Siri hands-free control are available among the Premium features, extending voice-based entry beyond the app itself. This makes List Buddy a good fit for households that want shopping, meals, events, and conversation in one place rather than a basic checklist.

List Buddy uses a freemium model. The paid options include Premium Monthly, Premium Annual, Family Plan, and List Buddy Premium. Listed paid features include unlimited meals and events, unlimited AI Smart Add, Alexa and Siri control, unlimited photos and videos, reusable lists, web access, and Premium access; the Family Plan supports up to five members on one plan. The free tier is capable for shared shopping, but its AI and media limits may matter to frequent users. Choose List Buddy if shared planning and AI assistance are priorities; choose a simpler list app if those household features would add unnecessary complexity.

List Buddy pricing

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List Buddy integrations

List Buddy lists 2 integrations on its own site.

• Alexa
• Siri

Alternatives to List Buddy

• AnyListA flexible family shopping app with recipes, meal planning, and retailer integrations.9.6
• OurGroceriesA mature, flexible choice for households sharing grocery lists across devices.8.8
• Bring!A capable shared shopping-list app for recipe-led shoppers and multi-person households.8.0

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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Last updated 28 Sep 2026 · How we research and update