Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with Grocery Savvy in under 5 minutes with this step-by-step guide.

Updated Feb 10, 20265 min read

Step 1: Download the App

Grocery Savvy is available on both iOS and Android. Download it from the App Store or Google Play, then open the app to begin.

Step 2: Create Your Account

Tap Get Started and sign up with your email address. See Creating Your Account for detailed instructions.

Step 3: Set Your Preferences

After signing up, you can optionally select dietary tags and alerts. This includes tags you care about (like low sodium or low cholesterol), allergens to avoid (like wheat or peanut), or alerts such as high saturated fat. If you select tags, Grocery Savvy uses color cues to help you spot items at a glance:

  • Green tag or border — The item aligns with your preferences.
  • Orange tag or border — There’s an alert (an allergen or a tag like high saturated fat) so you can take a closer look.
  • No color — No specific preferences are set for that item.

You can update these anytime in Settings.

Step 4: Create Your First List

Tap the List button to create a new grocery list. Give it a name, then add items by searching, browsing categories, or scanning barcodes and tapping Add To List. See Your First Shopping List for a full walkthrough.

Step 5: Shop Smart

In In‑Store Mode, open your list and check off items as you shop. Use Barcode Scanning to quickly view and add products.

What's Next?

  • Explore Grocery Lists to learn about advanced list features.
  • Set up Meal Planning to build your weekly list from planned recipes, and add extra items anytime.

Learn more about SavvyAI

If you want deeper food context, see SavvyAI for storage tips, ingredient insights, and grocery guidance.

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