AnyList
7.3#1 in recipe appsFrom $9.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebExtension
VisitAnyList vs List Buddy
List Buddy
7.1#7 in shopping list appsFrom $29.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | AnyList | List Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Meal planning | The meal planning calendar supports recipes and notes and can generate a grocery list from selected dates. | The meal planner lays out meals for the week and can extract recipe ingredients from a URL to add to a shopping list. |
| Purpose | AnyList helps people create and share shopping lists, organize recipes, and plan meals. | List Buddy combines shared shopping lists, meal planning, and event planning in one app. |
| Security and privacy | The privacy policy says AnyList uses SSL to encrypt information entered and takes reasonable safeguards, while noting security cannot be guaranteed. | The maker says personal information is encrypted, shared data is accessible only to people invited, and it never sells data. |
| Support | The company says it reads and responds to every email, and Complete subscriber messages receive priority in the support queue. | The contact form says the team will respond within 24 hours. |
AnyList plans
- FreeFree
- AnyList Complete — Individual$9.99 a year
- AnyList Complete — Household$14.99 a year
List Buddy plans
- FreeFree
- Premium Monthly$3.99 a month
- Premium Annual$29.99 a year
Pick AnyList if…
AnyList suits people coordinating household shopping, keeping recipes organized, or planning meals. The household Complete plan may suit people who want a shared subscription with unlimited recipe imports.
Pick List Buddy if…
List Buddy suits people coordinating shopping, meals or events with others, particularly those who want shared lists and offline access. Its free plan has defined monthly limits, while Premium adds more capacity and voice-assistant control.