Josh Approved Grocery List

What Josh Approved Grocery List is

Josh Approved Grocery List is a free Android and iOS app for keeping one household shopping list synchronized across phones. A list can be shared by link or QR code, and recipients do not need accounts. Changes appear in real time as shared lists merge on each device. While entering products, the app sorts items into aisles, suggests items bought previously, and lets users check items off and remove checked entries with an undo option. Aisles can be reordered to match a particular store. Josh says shared-list updates travel through free public relays that Josh Approved does not run or read, with end-to-end encryption during transit. The maker also says lists remain on the user’s device and that the app has no analytics, crash reports, usage logs, or account signup. Network use is optional, no permissions are required, and the product page lists an MIT license. The source code is linked on GitHub.

Who it suits

It suits households that want a shared grocery list on Android or iOS without account signup. It also fits readers seeking a free app with optional networking and local list storage.

Limits

The Free plan is the whole app at no cost. There is no paywall, and optional donations support the project.

Getting started

1. Open the Josh Approved Grocery List website
2. Install the app on an Android or iOS phone
3. Create a shopping list on your device
4. Share the list with a link or QR code
5. Have household members open the shared list on their phones

Verdict

Josh Approved Grocery List focuses on shared household shopping with aisle organization and simple synchronization. Its free, accountless design may suit households prioritizing local storage and minimal data collection.