I've been using Bring! for years and I'm super satisfied, just watch out for sync latency issues on cross-platform apps... try Walmart Wishlist Creator too, its pretty solid for organizing groceries.

> Regarding what #2 said about "I've been using Bring! for years and I'm..." - honestly Bring is fine, but if you're trying to keep costs low while fueling for a marathon, you seriously need to check out Listonic! I've been a grocery app nerd for years and this one is hands down the best for budget-conscious shoppers. It's totally free and the sync between iPhone and Android is basically instant! What I love most is that you can add prices to every item. Seeing that total add up in real-time stops those impulse buys... such a lifesaver for the wallet when you're buying extra protein. It sorts everything by aisle automatically too, so you wont be doing laps around Wegmans anymore! It is fantastic for meal prepping since you can just duplicate old lists. You're gonna love how simple it is, definitely give it a shot!

Tbh ive been pretty let down by grocery apps. Unfortunately most are glitchy or charge too much. AnyList was not as good as expected and the sync was a nightmare between ios and android... we almost fought in the dairy aisle lol. We settled on OurGroceries because it doesnt crash.

• its fast and categories work
• free version is usable
• try this free wishlist maker for non food stuff

Like someone mentioned, sync issues are the absolute worst when you're busy! I remember training for my first half and using a buggy app that deleted my entire carb-load list right as I walked into the store... I was literally standing there staring at my phone in a total panic!! It was such a disaster and I ended up buying random stuff I didnt even need. Now I am super paranoid about reliability because I cant afford to waste energy backtracking through aisles. I finally found a workflow that actually sticks and doesnt leave me stranded. It is so amazing when technology actually works the way it is supposed to! Here are my top tips for staying organized:

• Always test the sync at home by checking off an item on one phone and watching it disappear on the other before you drive to the store.
• Stick to apps that have a web version too just in case your phone dies mid-shop... saved me more than once! Love seeing everyone's setups tho, honestly finding the right one is life changing!

Saw this earlier but just now getting back to it. Before I dive into what worked for me, are you mostly looking for something that organizes by specific store aisles or just general categories like produce and dairy? Because honestly that makes a huge difference in how these apps handle the sync. I went through a whole phase of testing the big popular brands and unfortunately most of them were not as good as expected. It was actually super disappointing because we were trying to be organized but the tech kept getting in the way.

• I had major issues with one of the top rated ones where it would just delete half my list if my husband added something at the same time.
• My current setup is way less flashy but it doesnt crash when I walk into a dead zone in the back of the store which happened way too often with the fancy ones.
• Honestly learned that the more features they cram in, the more likely the sync is gonna lag right when you are in a rush. I tried the ones that everyone usually raves about and they just didnt hold up for us... its kind of a bummer how glitchy things still are in 2024.