How to Make a Grocery List on iPhone

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• One list, reused every week.
• Add items the moment you run out.
• Order it by the store’s aisles.

In Apple Notes

Open Notes, start a note, tap the checklist button and type an item; press return for the next. Tap the circles to tick them off in the store.

In Reminders

Create a list called Groceries and add items. Reminders can sort a grocery list into sections for you, and you can share the list with family.

Make it faster every week

• Keep the list pinned so it’s always one tap away.
• Add things when you use the last one, not when you’re at the store.
• Order the list like your store: produce, dairy, frozen.
• Reuse it: untick everything instead of starting over.

How to do it in Jotter

1. Tap New, then list. Name it, press return, and every return adds the next item.
2. Tick in the store. A ticked item fills, strikes through and sinks below what is still to get.
3. Reuse it next week. Untick the lot and start again — and finish a list for a little burst of confetti.
4. Add from anywhere. A New note widget, a Control Center button, or Siri: “Jot down in Jotter”.

Jotter is free, with no account and no ads. Pin the grocery list so it’s always at the top.

Common questions

How do I make a grocery list on my iPhone?

Use a checklist in Notes, a list in Reminders, or a list in Jotter — and reuse it every week.

Can I share a grocery list on iPhone?

Yes — Reminders and Notes lists can be shared with family through iCloud.

How do I reuse a checklist?

In Jotter, untick the whole list after shopping and it’s ready for next week.

Is Jotter free?

Yes — every feature is free, with no subscription and no ads.

Published 30 September 2026 · No affiliate links