FoodShiner is publicly available since May 2020 and is only available for iPhone / Apple Watch, iPad and since May 2022 for MacOS.
Prevent Food waste, save Earth
FoodShiner is not supported on Android or Windows! Offers to download which you may find online for Android or Windows should be considered as malware.
Super App!
This was just what we were looking for. We have two freezers full of stuff, and a pantry with many shelves. With this app we are able to see at a glance what is in those freezer drawers and know where to find stuff that we vaguely remember storing. It takes a while to get verything entered, but it is well worth the effort. Thanks, Idriss, for a superb and very useful application!
Exactly what I was after
I wanted a simple food inventory app that let me add, categorise and easily edit a list of all the food in my house so I can stop wasting so much food. I don’t need a meal planner or to track my eating for health reasons or anything like that, I just want to stop wasting food. A way to manage expiry dates is a plus. I’ve only just started using this app, but so far it’s perfect. I haven’t found any bugs, and I contacted the developer with a query and got a really helpful reply within 24 hours. I don’t do things by halves, so when I decided I wanted an app, I downloaded about 10 apps to test them out and this is the one that worked the best for me. Unless something goes weirdly wrong when I start using it more (in which case I’ll update this review, so if it’s not updated, it means it still works well!) then I highly recommend it. Best of all, no identity tracking! Some of the things I liked in this app that I didn’t find (all of them) in any other app: - simple, uncluttered interface - ability to reuse the same product for different locations (e.g have a jar of pesto in the fridge and another in the cupboard) without the app getting confused - have multiple items under the same category with different expiry dates attached to each, but they are grouped (e.g. 2 blocks of butter, one expires in a month, the other in 2 months) - unlimited use of app for free with no subscription (though donations are possible) - no ads, no annoying pop ups or “helpful hints” that get in the way - change the way the data is displayed with one click to storage location, expiry date, food category etc, some other apps made this complicated to do - no data tracking / identity tracking
Barcode scanner works like a charm. Easy to use.
Update: The barcode scanner works very well. Definitely impressive. We'll be using this software to track all our pantry items. Thank you to the developer for responding and explaining the settings. We have been looking for a way to track the food we have in our pantry. So often we forget what we have and buy more before using the old. Today is the first day of trying this app. So far so good. We'd love to see an option to use a remote barcode scanner. The app currently has you hold the item in front of your computer camera. Scanning would be much faster if we could use our handheld scanner. Anyway, pleased so far. Love that the information is stored on our computer and doesn't require loading on our phones.
A bit of work to set up but worth it.
I hate it when I go to the pantry or fridge to use an item only to find that it has expired or past its best before date. With today’s high grocery prices I like the idea of decreasing my food waste. Initially there is a bit of work to get all of your items entered, then after that, you only add new purchases and delete what you have used., The app is simple to use and has an impressive items list when the barcode is scanned. (It also has a shopping list that I don’t use because I am an Anylist subscriber). What I really like is that you set how long you want to be notified before an item is about to expire. When I get the notice, I plan to use it in the very near future and don’t throw anything out. Brilliant.
Best pantry/fridge/freezer inventory app I’ve found!
I’ve used several different apps of this type and all were lacking in some respect. So far, this app has all I’ve been looking for. It’s very easy to use and customizable. The developer is very responsive to questions and improvement suggestions. It syncs very well between devices and it’s easy to share lists with others. I really like that there is also a Mac version! It uses donations instead of subscriptions and I will definitely utilize that function!
Top Notch
This is a criminally underrated app that has been consistently implementing new Apple APIs that bring great usability to the end user. Using the native CloudKit is nothing short of genius because otherwise we would just have to create yet another account. I applaud your privacy policy too. The business model is also quite refreshing in a sea of subscriptions, but I gave an 'enormous tip' anyway and honestly might do so again. I really hope this app is maintained long-term as it is hands down the best grocery/pantry app. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for developing this stellar app.
Great App but would love universal search
This app is fantastic and definetly deserves using the Tip function. I plan to do that on a regular basis as a great alternative to a subscription model. I would love it more if the search funciton searched all the storage locations instead of just the one you are currently in. Some items can be located in the freezer as well as the fridge or panty and this would make it easier to find. Another helpful improvement would be to allow multiple shops under a shopping list. For example, I created a Wholesale Club shopping list with Sams Club and Costco. Some items are unique to each club, but some can be bought at either.
Super Awesome!!!
This little app is PERFECT…and it’s FREE???…I would definitely pay good money for this app…after all…if it helps ME save on food…why not?? I looked at A LOT of apps. This one works well (it scans the barcode beautifully) and has record of everything I’ve tried to scan except my local only grocery store brand. Thank you SOOO much for this awesome app!!
Only fantastic.
I was looking to find an app that would alert me when foods are about to expire; because who regularly checks this? What an incredible find when I downloaded this app. It is super easy to use and is very flexible. (It even has a rudimentary shopping list that I don't use because I have been using Anylist for a long time) I can't express enough how impressed I am with this app. Looking for any negative aspects but can't find any*. It was a good idea for the developer to make it free to use with no in app purchases other than sending tips. I might not have tried it otherwise. If you continue using the app (and you will), I encourage you to support the developer by sending them a tip: you decide how big or small. Ok I've gushed enough, just download it and be thankful you did. *Tiny issue: I live in English Canada and when I scan the barcode, the description is displayed in French.
Amazing - privacy, organized, helpful!
Privacy was never an issue downloading this app which is of upmost importance for me. Love love love this app. It allows me to keep my pantry organized so easily. I have a terrible habit of buying food and not using it, it expires and I throw it out, and the cycle continues. So having this app really helped me keep track of the products and their expiry dates, I’m getting better at using all the food I buy, thanks! Keep continuing to improve this app although no complains from me!
Only fantastic.
I was looking to find an app that would alert me when foods are about to expire; because who regularly checks this? What an incredible find when I downloaded this app. It is super easy to use and is very flexible. (It even has a rudimentary shopping list that I don't use because I have been using Anylist for a long time) I can't express enough how impressed I am with this app. Looking for any negative aspects but can't find any*. It was a good idea for the developer to make it free to use with no in app purchases other than sending tips. I might not have tried it otherwise. If you continue using the app (and you will), I encourage you to support the developer by sending them a tip: you decide how big or small. Ok I've gushed enough, just download it and be thankful you did. *Tiny issue: I can create a backup using iPad Pro but the save button is greyed out on iPhone 12 Pro.
Does everything I need it to
I downloaded this because I was looking for an app to help control our food budget and stop us from having a freezer full of 5 year old, unusable food. And it does everything I need, with the barcode scanning being largely on point, if a litte over-eager at times. What would make this a 5-star app for me would be being allowed to share the database with my husband. He does the shopping, so it's good for him to know what needs to be restocked - but we collaborate on meals, so it's good we both have access to the same database. I don't see a way to add someone.
Useful app
As useful as this app is, it still doesn’t sync properly between the devices after the latest update. For instance, the item that was consumed on the iPhone still shows on the iPad and on the Mac even though the status shows as synced. The last update seems to fix the sync issue. Thank you.
I like the app;
Please make it possible to move ALL bought items in the shopping list to storage at once 🙏🏼
It's a pain to move them 1 by 1... 🫤
Thanks!
01/09/2023, Version: 2.3.11, Nederland
This was just what we were looking for. We have two freezers full of stuff, and a pantry with many shelves. With this app we are able to see at a glance what is in those freezer drawers and know where to find stuff that we vaguely remember storing. I... more
01/09/2023, Version: 2.3.11, Schweiz, La Suisse, Svizzera
I wanted a simple food inventory app that let me add, categorise and easily edit a list of all the food in my house so I can stop wasting so much food. I don’t need a meal planner or to track my eating for health reasons or anything like that, I just... more
01/03/2023, Version: 2.3.11, United Kingdom
Update: The barcode scanner works very well. Definitely impressive. We'll be using this software to track all our pantry items. Thank you to the developer for responding and explaining the settings.
We have been looking for a way to track the food ... more
12/13/2022, Version: 2.3.10, United States of America
I started using this today. I like the pantry feature. I like that this app is free and I hope it sticks around.
12/07/2022, Version: 2.3.10, United States of America
I hate it when I go to the pantry or fridge to use an item only to find that it has expired or past its best before date. With today’s high grocery prices I like the idea of decreasing my food waste.
Initially there is a bit of work to get all of yo... more
11/25/2022, Version: 2.3.10, Canada
I’ve used several different apps of this type and all were lacking in some respect. So far, this app has all I’ve been looking for. It’s very easy to use and customizable. The developer is very responsive to questions and improvement suggestions. It... more
11/14/2022, Version: 2.3.9, United States of America
This is a criminally underrated app that has been consistently implementing new Apple APIs that bring great usability to the end user. Using the native CloudKit is nothing short of genius because otherwise we would just have to create yet another acc... more
11/12/2022, Version: 2.3.9, United States of America
This app is fantastic and definetly deserves using the Tip function. I plan to do that on a regular basis as a great alternative to a subscription model. I would love it more if the search funciton searched all the storage locations instead of just... more
11/10/2022, Version: 2.3.8, United States of America
This little app is PERFECT…and it’s FREE???…I would definitely pay good money for this app…after all…if it helps ME save on food…why not??
I looked at A LOT of apps.
This one works well (it scans the barcode beautifully) and has record of everything... more
10/12/2022, Version: 2.3.8, United States of America
I was looking to find an app that would alert me when foods are about to expire; because who regularly checks this? What an incredible find when I downloaded this app. It is super easy to use and is very flexible. (It even has a rudimentary shopping ... more
09/26/2022, Version: 2.3.7, Canada
Privacy was never an issue downloading this app which is of upmost importance for me. Love love love this app. It allows me to keep my pantry organized so easily. I have a terrible habit of buying food and not using it, it expires and I throw it out,... more
09/21/2022, Version: 2.3.7, Canada
I was looking to find an app that would alert me when foods are about to expire; because who regularly checks this? What an incredible find when I downloaded this app. It is super easy to use and is very flexible. (It even has a rudimentary shopping ... more
08/22/2022, Version: 2.3.6, Canada
I downloaded this because I was looking for an app to help control our food budget and stop us from having a freezer full of 5 year old, unusable food. And it does everything I need, with the barcode scanning being largely on point, if a litte over-e... more
08/18/2022, Version: 2.3.6, United States of America
As useful as this app is, it still doesn’t sync properly between the devices after the latest update. For instance, the item that was consumed on the iPhone still shows on the iPad and on the Mac even though the status shows as synced.
The last updat... more
07/31/2022, Version: 2.3.5, United Kingdom
FoodShiner helps you to know what food you have and where. It also keeps track of the quantity of each product and its expiration date and reminds you to use them before they are spoiled.
FoodShiner is a free app, to help you prevent food wastage and therefor to protect our Earth.
FoodShiner offer the best shopping list experience, all the products you use are already there in your fridge or pantry (in FoodShiner), if they run out soon you can add them to a shopping list with one swipe.
Shopping lists can also be shared with your family or friends, and you get notified in real time when a product was marked as bought in case you forgot something.
We also built a special smart list where you can see all the products that will run out soon, and you can add them all with one tap to a shopping list.
With the Apple Watch App, even if you don't have your iPhone with you, you still can access all your shopping lists, you can even see products pictures and prices right from wrists.
There has never been a better way to manage your shopping lists.
Access all your shopping lists right from your wrists.
Your lists at glance right from your iPhone / iPad home screen.
Support of the system-wide Dark Mode introduced on iOS 13.
Full iPad support, Two-Pane view, Drag & Drop, Slide Over & Split View capable.
CloudKit support to keep your data up-to-date on all your devices.
Share your lists with your loved ones using native CloudKit sharing technology.
Control everything on the App using Keyboard Shortcuts.
Perform actions on a selected item by using context menus.
Flexible search to help you find your products fast.
Smart lists selecting products soon to be expired, or ones with an open package ...
Add new products or search for them just by scanning their Barcode.