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Grocery Genius
What Grocery Genius is
Grocery Genius is a free Android shopping list app for organizing grocery items and lists. It includes more than 130 predefined groceries with icons, and suggests matches after you type two letters. You can add, edit, categorize, assign icons to, remove, and delete items. Multiple lists can be created and reordered with drag and drop. Settings let you choose a default list, reorder categories, switch between dark and light modes, and select from six color schemes. After an initial internet connection to retrieve the predefined groceries, the app can be used fully offline. Its privacy policy says data remains on the device and is not uploaded or shared; the app requires no registration or personal information and includes no ad libraries or third-party tracking code. It connects to the project's GitHub repository through the GitHub REST API to retrieve and update grocery data, with background synchronization. The project has no backend, and shared lists and real-time syncing are unavailable. The maker says it can be installed from GitHub Releases or built using Android Studio.
Who it suits
Grocery Genius suits Android users who want customizable shopping lists and offline access after fetching its predefined groceries. It may also suit people who prefer an app that requires no registration and keeps list data on the device.
What it does well
- Includes over 130 predefined groceries with icons.
- Supports multiple lists and drag-and-drop reordering.
- Works offline after its initial internet connection.
- No registration or personal information is required.
What to know first
- Shared lists are unavailable.
- Real-time syncing is unavailable.
- Internet is needed initially to fetch predefined groceries.
Limits
The Free plan has no limitations and includes all current features. Shared lists and real-time syncing are unavailable because the project has no backend.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | No limitations · all current features free | Free |
As github.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the project website on GitHub
- Install the app from GitHub Releases
- Alternatively build it with Android Studio
- Connect to the internet once to fetch predefined groceries
- Create and customize lists without registering
Verdict
Grocery Genius covers list organization, item suggestions, and several appearance settings without a fee. Its lack of shared lists and real-time syncing matters if you need to coordinate shopping with others.
Questions
Is Grocery Genius free?
Yes. The Free plan costs nothing and includes all current features without limitations.
Which platforms support Grocery Genius?
Grocery Genius is available for Android.
Does it work offline?
Yes. After an initial internet connection fetches the predefined grocery database, the app can be used fully offline.
Are grocery lists shared or synchronized in real time?
No. Shared lists and real-time syncing are unavailable, and real-time list sharing is listed as a possible roadmap item.
What data does the app collect?
The app requires no registration or personal information. Its privacy policy says data stays on the device and is not uploaded or shared; it also has no ad libraries or third-party tracking code.
Can the grocery icons be used commercially?
No. The grocery icons are excluded from the GPL v3 project license and cannot be used commercially.
Facts from Grocery Genius's own pages
- Availability
- The maker says the app can be installed from GitHub Releases or built using Android Studio. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Customization
- Settings include a default list, category reordering, dark or light mode, and six color schemes. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Data collection
- The app requires no registration, requests no personal information, and includes no ad libraries or third-party tracking code. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Grocery suggestions
- The app has over 130 predefined groceries with icons and suggests matching items after two typed letters. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The app fetches grocery data from the GitHub repository using the GitHub REST API and synchronizes it in the background. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Item management
- Users can add, edit, categorize, assign icons to, remove, and delete grocery items. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is licensed under GPL v3, while the grocery icons are excluded and cannot be used commercially. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Lists
- Users can create multiple grocery lists and reorder them with drag and drop. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Network use
- The privacy policy says the app uses the internet to fetch and update its grocery database from the project's GitHub repository. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Notable limit
- The maker lists real-time grocery list sharing as a possible roadmap item and says the app currently has no backend. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- After the initial internet connection to fetch predefined groceries, the app can be used fully offline. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says data stays on the device, is not uploaded or shared, and is inaccessible to the developers. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Grocery Genius is a customizable shopping list app with autocomplete suggestions, offline capabilities, and a modern design. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support and contributions
- The maker invites users to open an issue, submit a pull request, or contact the maintainer to contribute or report bugs. · github.com, 11 Oct 2026
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