The food inventory app for the whole household
See what's in your fridge, freezer and pantry from anywhere. Share your lists, get reminders before food expires, and shop for only what you need.
What makes a good food inventory app →
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Stay organized
Your whole kitchen, organized
Pantry, fridge and freezer in one place, sorted your way. Stay organized and know what is at hand.
- Lists for every storage spot
- Custom categories
- Up to 20 locations with Pro
“I'm not an organised person but now my freezer is.”
Keep track
Know what you have, wherever you are
Scan a barcode, snap a photo or a receipt, and see every expiry date at a glance. Check your stock from the shop, and share one list with everyone at home.
- Barcode, photo and receipt scanning
- Expiry calendar and reminders
- One shared list on iPhone, Android and web
The barcode scanner recognizes 600,000+ products in 15 countries on Free, and 4 million products in 150 countries with Pro.
“I love using it to keep track of which foods are going to expire soon so I know what to cook next.”
Reduce waste
Waste less, save more
Get a nudge before food expires and cook from what you already have. NoWaste users have tracked 5.6 million foods with a waste rate of 3.29%.
- Reminders before food goes off
- Recipes from what is in stock
- Your own waste statistics
5.6 millionfoods tracked
3.29%waste rate
“The app is now updated regularly and a brilliant tool to save wasted food.”
Plan and shop
Plan meals, shop for what's missing
Plan the week from what is already at home, and keep one shopping list the whole household can add to. Check your stock from the shop before you buy.
- Shared shopping lists
- Meal plans and recipe books
- Recipes from a URL or a scan
“Love keeping my food organized and using it to get meal ideas with what I have on hand!”
Made for…
- FamiliesOne list for the whole household, so nobody buys the same thing twice.For families →
- Holiday homes and cabinsKnow what is at the cabin before you pack.For holiday homes →
- Memory-friendly kitchenReminders for the food you can't see.For an easier kitchen →
- Airbnb hostsKeep stock across your rentals and let guests see what is there.For hosts →
- Emergency pantry plannerKnow what long-shelf-life stock you have and rotate it before it expires.For preparedness →
Loved by households that waste less
- ★★★★★
Indispensable for reducing waste
“The app is now updated regularly and a brilliant tool to save wasted food.”
- ★★★★★
It's a game changer!
“I'm not an organised person but now my freezer is.”
- ★★★★★
Fantastic app!
“The app and the customer service are both 5-star. I highly recommend this app to anyone who wants to save money and avoid food waste.”
- ★★★★★
Always updating
“Always taking input and updating… Definitely a goldmine find!”
- ★★★★★
Love this app!
“Love keeping my food organized and using it to get meal ideas with what I have on hand!”
- ★★★★★
Long-Time User
“Appreciate the app's flexibility in creating additional categories, lists and storage locations.”
Pricing
Free to start. Unlock everything with Pro: pay once, or yearly.
Free
$0forever
- 1 location
- 6 lists and 500 items
- Pantry, fridge and freezer lists
- Barcode, photo and receipt scanning (600,000+ products in 15 countries)
- 5 shopping lists
- 5 recipe books
- Recipe scanning
- No ads
Pro
$44.99once, yours for good
or
$9.99per year
- Up to 20 locations
- Unlimited items
- Pro scanner (4 million products in 150 countries)
- CSV import
- Free text import
- Add prices
- 20 shopping lists
- 20 recipe books
- 20 meal plans
- Add recipes from URL
- 2 expiry reminders per food item (set up to 2 years before the expiry date)
- Add your own categories from 100+ colorful icons
- Export your food lists
- Use NoWaste on the web
- Share Pro with your household
- Applies to all devices (Android & iOS).
Questions
- What is the best app to track food in my freezer and pantry?
- NoWaste is a free app for iPhone and Android that tracks your pantry, fridge, and freezer in separate lists, reminds you before food expires, and suggests recipes from what you own. Read what makes a good food inventory app.
- Is there an app that scans grocery receipts to track food?
- Yes. NoWaste lets you photograph a receipt, barcode, or the food itself to add items automatically; Free recognizes 600,000+ products in 15 countries, and Pro's scanner 4 million in 150 countries.
- What app reminds you when food is about to expire?
- NoWaste sends expiry reminders (up to two per item) and shows all best-before dates on a calendar.
- Is NoWaste free?
- Yes, with a free tier of 6 lists and 500 items. NoWaste Pro is $9.99/year or $44.99 lifetime.
- Does NoWaste work on Android and iPhone?
- Yes, on both, plus a web app, all synced together.
- Can it tell me what to cook with what I have?
- Yes, it generates recipes based on your current inventory.
- How is NoWaste different from other apps?
- NoWaste is built for a whole household: one shared inventory across up to 20 locations, with expiry dates, shopping lists and recipes, on iPhone, Android and the web. See how it compares on our compare page, or as a Zwilling app alternative.
- Can I import my existing lists into NoWaste?
- Yes, NoWaste allows for pasting text and importing CSV files to get you set up right away. We also have a CSV template you can transfer your notes to, which allows NoWaste to import your food accurately. It comes with AI instructions, so an AI chat can transfer it for you.
Organize your first location for free
The free version starts you out with one location to organize. Pro allows up to 20 locations.