Smart Shopping List A LA CARTE app review: don't leave home without it

Introduction

Before heading out to the grocery store you may want to take a few minutes to create a shopping list. Did you know that by taking a list with you and sticking to it you can save yourself from impulse buys and needless purchases? The Smart Shopping List A LA CARTE gives you a quick and simple way to create your grocery list so you stick to what you need, don't over spend, and don't forget anything.

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A Shopping List for all Purposes

Think of a list-creating app as your own personal assistant that helps you remember what you need and acts as a place to jot down items as they pop into your head. Yes, this app is perfect for creating a grocery list but you can also use it as a list for party supplies, gift ideas for a birthday or holidays, or even a way to jot down all the supplies you will need to remodel a space in your home. The idea is that it is a shopping list, no matter what type of items you are shopping for.

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The app allows you to create multiple shopping lists at once so you can easily have a few on the go. You can also set up reminders in your calendar so nothing slips by unnoticed. The app does contain ads, which can be removed as an in-app purchase. Other in-app purchases include a Budget Manager and Skin packages.

 

Creating Your Shopping List

When loading the app my first thoughts are disappointment, I'm afraid. Not only is it very slow to load but once you finally get to the main screen it's just so busy and cluttered with ads and features it's hard to know where to start. Clearly this app would be much better without the ads so if it’s a tool you enjoy to use for lists, you’ll want to upgrade to the ad-free version.

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For me creating a list should be quick and simple or I’m just not going to have the patience for the app. Unfortunately, this app is neither quick nor simple; in fact, it has left me with a headache after trying to create a very short grocery list. I find the app asks for way too much information so there is no way to just quickly input items. This is a big negative for me.

 

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Most features are available in the free version
• The ability to create multiple lists
• Include photos in your lists
• Share your screen on Twitter and Facebook
• Scan items with the built-in barcode/QR reader

 

Cons

• Not user-friendly in the least bit
• User interface is cluttered, busy, and hard to navigate
• App is loaded with ads
• Too many features and tools

Final Thoughts

For me the Smart Shopping List A LA CARTE app is just too much of everything and results in a busy and messy app that is anything but user-friendly.