Choose AnyList if…
- You want a dedicated Mac app with AnyList Complete
- You already keep a large recipe library in AnyList
- You want Complete features such as store filters and running price totals
A useful shopping app should fit how your household plans, talks and shops. Here is how Cartly+ and AnyList compare, including which features need a paid plan.
In Cartly+, keep ongoing groceries in Main list and planned shopping in By date. Share recipes, plan meals and discuss the list in household chat. You can also connect an AI assistant to add items to a dated shopping list. AI connections are available on Free; your assistant provider may have its own subscription requirements.
Side by side
| Feature | Cartly+ | AnyList |
|---|---|---|
| Shared grocery lists | Free | Free |
| iOS and Android apps | Available | Available |
| Web app | Free | AnyList Complete |
| AI assistant connection | FreeConnect a supported assistant to your dated shopping listSee supported assistants | Not listedIn the official feature comparison |
| Meal planning calendar | Free | AnyList Complete |
| Saved recipes | 5 per household on FreeUnlimited with Premium7-day trial details | Recipe collections available |
| Recipe import from websites | Premium7-day trial detailsDaily import and translation limits apply | 5 recipes on FreeUnlimited imports with Complete |
| Apple Watch | Available | AnyList Complete |
| Dedicated Mac app | Use the web app | AnyList Complete |
Cartly+ Free limits: join up to 2 households. Main list allows 50 unchecked items per household. By date allows 50 items per date, counting checked and unchecked items. Household chat, meal planning and AI connections are included. See plan details.
Checked Main list items are removed 30 days after being checked; unchecked items stay until you remove them. By date items are removed 30 days after their planned date, whether checked or unchecked.
So which one?
Choose Cartly+ if…
- You want ongoing groceries and dated shopping organised separately
- You want to chat with your household right next to the list
- You want web access and meal planning included in the free plan
- You want to connect your AI assistant to your household shopping
- You want a smart app that keeps everyday shopping simple
Prefer a shared-account list app? Compare Cartly+ vs OurGroceries, including household accounts and device support.
Make the list. Share the load.
Bring your household together with shared lists, chat and meal planning. Download Cartly+ or open the web app.
