Shared household planning

Budget together.
Shop smarter.
Plan as a family.

Grocery lists, meal plans, and household budget — one shared app, always in sync.

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100% Real-time sync
8+ Budget categories
AI Meal & recipe gen
Budget List Meals Recipes Settings Chat
AI Meal Planning
How it works

From plan to plate
in 4 steps

Your household's entire grocery workflow, connected.

1

Set your monthly budget

Define limits for Groceries, Utilities, Rent, and more. Everyone sees the same numbers.

2

AI-plan meals for the week

Assign meals manually or let AI generate a balanced plan — up to 2 weeks ahead, for every household member.

3

Build your shared grocery list

One tap generates a categorized shopping list from your meal plan. Share it with your household instantly.

4

Shop and stay on budget

Check off items as you shop, log receipts, and watch your monthly budget update automatically.

Capabilities

Everything your household needs

Nine sections, one complete workflow — designed to save money and keep everyone in sync.

Shared list organized by Produce, Dairy, Meat, and more. Create folders, filter by category, attach receipts, and log purchases to track spending in real time. Set list privacy per item — private, household, or cross-household. No more duplicate purchases
Plan breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and supper for every household member up to 2 weeks ahead. Choose budget-friendly, balanced, or premium meals. AI generates a full week in seconds — including allergen awareness and diet preferences. No more "what's for dinner?"
Generate full recipes with AI — set servings, max cooking time, calorie target, and dietary preferences. Each recipe includes a real food photo, scaled ingredients list, and step-by-step instructions. Save favorites to your personal cookbook. No more hunting across 20 recipe sites
Enter cook mode for any recipe and follow step-by-step instructions with large text. Swipe left/right to move between steps. Built-in step timer with presets (+1m, +5m, custom). Screen stays awake while you cook. Hands-free kitchen experience
Set a total monthly budget and control spending per category: Groceries, Household, Utilities, Rent/Mortgage, Internet, Phone, Insurance, and more. Log expenses, attach receipts, and see predicted remaining budget for the rest of the month. Never lose track of household spending
Built-in messaging tied to your household. Share shopping updates, coordinate substitutions, and plan meals together — all in one place, not scattered across texts. Recipes shared in chat open directly in the app. No more scattered grocery texts
Invite members via short invite codes, manage roles, and set household-level settings like custom categories and frequently used products. Pro households unlock advanced controls and cross-household sharing. Everyone on the same page
Personalize with name, nickname, language, timezone, date format, and avatar. Set allergens (Milk, Eggs, Peanuts, Tree nuts, Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish) — automatically applied to AI recipe and meal suggestions. Light, dark, or system theme. Your household, your preferences
Stay informed with smart notifications for list updates, budget alerts, meal plan reminders, and household activity. Customize what you receive and when, so nothing important slips through. Never miss a shopping update
Recipe with food photo
Cooking Mode
App Highlights

Plan it. Share it.
Track it together.

AI tools that handle everything from a two-week meal plan to step-by-step cooking — your household just needs to enjoy the food.

AI Meal Planning Generate a full week or 2-week meal plan in seconds — by budget, diet, and cooking time preferences.
Recipes with Real Food Photos Every AI-generated recipe comes with a real food photo, scaled ingredient list, and nutrition info.
Cooking Mode Step-by-step cook guide with swipe navigation, built-in timers, and screen-always-on mode.
Auto Grocery List One tap turns your entire meal plan into a shared, categorized shopping list — instantly synced.
Why CartWhiz

Not just a grocery list.
Your household command center.

Most apps stop at a checklist. CartWhiz connects every step from budget to table.

Step 1

Set your budget

Monthly limits across Groceries, Utilities, Rent, and more. Everyone in your household sees the same numbers in real time.

Step 2

Plan your meals

AI generates a full 1–2 week meal plan in seconds — by budget, diet preferences, cooking time, and allergens.

Step 3

Generate recipes

Full AI recipes with real food photos, scaled ingredients, nutrition info, and Cooking Mode — step-by-step with timers.

Step 4

Build your list

One tap turns your meal plan into a shared, categorized shopping list. Add extras manually, organize into folders.

Step 5

Shop as a team

Check off items in real time. Your household sees every update instantly — no duplicate purchases, no missed items.

Step 6

Track spending

Log receipts, attach photos, and watch your monthly budget update automatically across every category.

Feature Basic List Apps CartWhiz
Shared grocery list✓✓
Household budget tracking✗✓
AI meal planning✗✓
AI recipe generation with photos✗✓
Cooking Mode with timers✗✓
Auto list from meal plan✗✓
Receipt logging✗✓
Real-time household syncLimited✓
Built-in household chat✗✓
Cross-household sharing✗✓ Pro

Your household runs smoother
starting this week.

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iOS app · Free to start · Pro for power households