📝 Plan Smart

Creating Shopping Lists

Shopping lists in BuyersMarket do more than track what you need - they show which store has your whole list for less, and which items are a good buy today.

Pro Tip

Create a 'Staples' list for items you buy every month, then set price alerts on them so you know when it's the best time to stock up!

💡 Why Smart Shopping Lists?

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Price Intelligence

See A-B-C ratings for every item in your list at a glance.

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Store Optimization

Find out which store gives you the best total price.

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Share with Family

Share lists with family members so anyone can shop.

📱 Creating a New List

Open the Lists Tab

Tap the 📝 Lists icon in the bottom navigation bar to see all your shopping lists.

Tap '+ New List'

You'll be asked to name your list. Be descriptive!

💡 List Name Ideas:

• "Weekly Groceries" - your regular shopping
• "Party Supplies - Dec 25" - event-specific lists
• "Staples (Stock Up)" - items to buy when they're A-rated
• "Baby Essentials" - category-specific lists

Add Items

There are multiple ways to add items to your list:

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SearchType product names to find and add

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Scan BarcodeScan products at home or in-store

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From a Product PageTap Add to Shopping List on any product

🏪 Find the Best Store

Tap Find Best Store on a list. BuyersMarket totals your whole list at each store you can reach and ranks them:

🎯 One store

Stores that have everything on your list come first, cheapest total at the top, with distance and an estimate of gas.

🗺️ Split trip

When no one store has it all, you see the fewest stores that do, and which items to buy at each stop.

Best Store for Your List screen ranking stores by total cost

Best store for a list (example screen)

"A cheaper store across town isn't always cheaper once you drive there. Check 'Is this trip worth it?' - it counts gas and drive time for you."

— Penny💡

🧂 The item, not just one listing

A list item means "this item, about this size". If a store sells the same thing under a different name or brand, that counts too. Want only one brand? Choose Only <brand> on the item.