Why I Built Yet Another Grocery List App (And Why I'm Not Sorry)

Let’s be honest: There are already 500 grocery list apps out there. And yet — I still built LoopList. Why? Because every week, I found myself typing out the same boring list and going slowly insane. I'm a structured person. I love organization — but I hate shopping. And I absolutely refuse to keep typing "milk," "eggs," "oats" every single week. So: I built my own app. Problem solved. What Makes LoopList Different LoopList isn't just another “type it in and check it off” app. LoopList actually thinks with you: Personal Product Archive Everything you buy is saved. Next week, just reactivate items instead of retyping them. Pantry Stock Management You can track how much you have left (e.g., eggs medium in stock). When you're running low, LoopList suggests restocking automatically. Smart Intervals Set how long your supplies usually last (e.g., "eggs last 7 days"). BUT: LoopList adjusts those intervals dynamically if it notices you're running out sooner. (Tiny AI, big impact.) Minimalistic and Efficient No ads. No bloated features. Just you, your pantry, and your smarter shopping loop. Who LoopList Is For People who buy pretty much the same things every week. Structured folks who want to shop efficiently without retyping. Anyone who wants to manage pantry stock smartly, not just manage lists. Why I’m Asking for Feedback I know LoopList won’t change the world. But it solved a real problem for me. And maybe it can help you too. LoopList was born out of pure real-life frustration — not some startup pitch deck. You can try it here: https://looplist.netlify.app/ I'm genuinely looking for honest feedback: What works? What’s missing? What would you change? Thanks for checking it out — and maybe for giving it a shot! Jan

Apr 26, 2025 - 20:20

Why I Built Yet Another Grocery List App (And Why I'm Not Sorry)

Let’s be honest:

There are already 500 grocery list apps out there.

And yet — I still built LoopList.

Why? Because every week, I found myself typing out the same boring list and going slowly insane.
I'm a structured person.

I love organization — but I hate shopping.

And I absolutely refuse to keep typing "milk," "eggs," "oats" every single week.
So: I built my own app.

Problem solved.

What Makes LoopList Different

LoopList isn't just another “type it in and check it off” app.
LoopList actually thinks with you:

Personal Product Archive Everything you buy is saved. Next week, just reactivate items instead of retyping them.
Pantry Stock Management You can track how much you have left (e.g., eggs medium in stock). When you're running low, LoopList suggests restocking automatically.
Smart Intervals Set how long your supplies usually last (e.g., "eggs last 7 days"). BUT: LoopList adjusts those intervals dynamically if it notices you're running out sooner. (Tiny AI, big impact.)
Minimalistic and Efficient No ads. No bloated features. Just you, your pantry, and your smarter shopping loop.