AnyList (iOS App)
The best way to describe AnyList is: "AnyList is the best way to create and share a grocery shopping list.'
AnyList makes it easy to create a list and share it. This makes it easy for couples to add to the weekly shopping list at any time.
Out of Trash Bags? - Add it to the list. Need more Dryer Sheets - Add it to the list.
You can add pictures and additional description to your shopping item. This way there's no question about the type of item that you need at the store.
The nice thing about grocery shopping is that the App is smart enough to group similar things. So all your Produce items are together regardless of when you entered it on the list.
This is a real time saver over traditional paper lists where people jot things down. That use to make shopping way more complicated than it should be.
Multiple Shopping Lists
The neat thing about AnyList is that you can create multiple lists. Here's some example of lists types that I created in the past.
Christmas Shopping - What do you get that perfect someone? You can put ideas down so you know what to look for at the mall. Very useful for the last minute shopper. Very useful to start early and add things as you encounter clues that it would make a perfect gift.
Pool Supplies - Create a list of things to get at the local pool shop. You may not need an extra wire clamp right now, but it will be handy to have on the next trip.
Vacation Packing - Make a list of things to bring. You can easily sort things by what suitcase they should go in. Useful when you're running around doing last minute prep work. You don't want to forget that extra charger.
Vacation Shopping - Heading to Disney World? Need to buy shirts and souvenirs? Jot down what you need. You can reference the list while you're waiting in line to remember what you need to buy.
Note to Each Other - Great for couples who are trying to figure out all the things that need to get done this weekend. Great communication tool.
Letter Game - When my daughter was in preschool they has letter of the week. During the day we would jot down creative words around that letter.
Organizing Tasks - Running a school auction? Dance Night? 5k? Use AnyList to track down things that need to get done on the day of the event.
Remember that with AnyList you can share the list so others can add or remove things as needed.
Overall
Anylist is a great application to use anytime you need a list. It does take a few minutes to understand the fundamentals. You'll be up and running in no time.
Anylist also has recipes and meal planning. We haven't gotten to use those. I am sure that they are excellent functionality but we usually just plan for the week and make game day decisions.