Financial Planning The Best Grocery Shopping Apps for a Frugal and Healthy New Year Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Written by Mint.com Published Jan 2, 2013 3 min read Advertising Disclosure The views expressed on this blog are those of the bloggers, and not necessarily those of Intuit. Third-party blogger may have received compensation for their time and services. Click here to read full disclosure on third-party bloggers. This blog does not provide legal, financial, accounting or tax advice. The content on this blog is "as is" and carries no warranties. Intuit does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content on this blog. After 20 days, comments are closed on posts. Intuit may, but has no obligation to, monitor comments. Comments that include profanity or abusive language will not be posted. Click here to read full Terms of Service. If eating healthy or losing weight is on your list of New Year’s resolutions (along with saving money, naturally), your smartphone may help you achieve that goal. Shoppers have access to plenty of apps these days that help them, at the very least, make a simple shopping list of needed items. More advanced versions streamline the process, letting you sync lists with other family members (so one can be at home scanning the fridge while the other picks up whatever’s lacking). Plenty use your phone’s camera to scan barcodes and pull up specific items, eliminating confusion over which brand of Greek yogurt you wanted. Others assess food choices, ensuring that you find the ingredients for a healthy recipe and avoid unhealthy picks. Plus, there are some that work in local sales and coupons to cut your bill. Here are seven worth testing out for your next shopping trip: Grocery Pal Cost: Free, iTunes, Google Play* and Microsoft App Marketplace Browse sales circulars for local drugstores and supermarkets. Add specials and coupons to your virtual shopping list so you know which to pick up. Spouses or families can sign up under the same email to create a joint account with shared lists that update automatically. Locavore Cost: Free, iTunes and Google Play In-season produce is cheaper, and this app tells you what’s fresh in your area. Compare against supermarket selections, or check offerings at local farmers markets and farm shares. Grocery iQ Cost: Free, iTunes and Google Play Create a grocery list three ways: By typing in an item, speaking its name or scanning its barcode with your phone. The app automatically categorizes items so ones that are likely to be in the same aisle are listed together. Parent company, Coupons.com, loops in printable and mobile coupons to claim. Green Egg Shopper Cost: $3.99, iTunes Track all the items you purchase, noting use by or expiration dates, as well as the purchase price. On future shopping trips, the app will tell you which items from a previous list need replacing and how a current sale stacks up. Fooducate Cost: Free, iTunes and Google Play Scan the barcode of an item and the app grades its nutrition on a scale from A to F, with notes on contributing factors (high in sugar, etc.). It also tells you where competing products fall on the scale, so you know if there’s a better choice. Apple2Oranges Cost: Free, iTunes Cut through quantity confusion. This app compares unit sizes per price, calories per serving size and other data to help you figure out which product is the best value for your dollar (or waistline). ZipList Cost: Free, iTunes and Google Play Pull ingredients for a grocery list directly from online recipes you want to make. Browse deals and coupons from local supermarkets and drugstores and add them to your list. Spouses or families can sign up under the same email to create a joint account with shared lists that update automatically. Frugal Foodie is a journalist based in New York City who spends her days writing about personal finance and obsessing about what she’ll have for dinner. Chat with her on Twitter through @MintFoodie. *Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc. Previous Post How to Set a Goal in Mint.com Next Post When Being a “Bad” Customer is Good for Your Budget Written by Mint.com More from Mint.com Browse Related Articles Mint App News Intuit Credit Karma welcomes all Minters! Retirement 101 5 Things the SECURE 2.0 Act changes about retirement Home Buying 101 What Are Homeowners Association (HOA) Fees and What Do They Cover? Financial Planning What Are Tax Deductions and Credits? 20 Ways To Save on Taxes Financial Planning What Is Income Tax and How Is It Calculated? 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