Share Shopping Lists with Family in Real-Time 👨👩👧👦
Stop the "did you get milk?" texts. Collaborate on shopping lists with instant sync and unlimited sharing.
Why Share Shopping Lists?
Remember the old way? One person shops, forgets half the list, gets angry texts. Then a second trip to the store. Frustrating for everyone!
Shared lists solve this forever. Everyone adds what they need throughout the week. Whoever goes shopping has the complete, up-to-date list. Changes sync instantly. No more forgotten milk!
Perfect for Every Situation
👨👩👧👦 Families
Parents and kids collaborate on weekly shopping. No more "did you get milk?" texts!
Benefit: Everyone adds what they need, whoever shops has the complete list.
🏠 Roommates
Share household essentials list. Split costs fairly, avoid duplicate purchases.
Benefit: Clear visibility on who bought what and when.
💑 Couples
Coordinate shopping without endless texts. One person at the store, both updating the list.
Benefit: Real-time updates mean never forgetting items again.
🎉 Parties
Planning an event? Share the party supplies list with co-hosts.
Benefit: Divide and conquer shopping duties effortlessly.
How to Share a List (4 Easy Steps)
Create Your List
Start with any shopping list in ChibiCart.
Tap Share Button
Click the share icon at the top of your list.
Invite Members
Enter email addresses or phone numbers of people you want to share with.
Start Collaborating
Everyone can now add, edit, and check off items in real-time!
Real-Time Sync That Just Works
Instant updates: When anyone adds an item, everyone sees it immediately. No refresh needed. It's like magic, but it's just really good engineering!
Works offline: Lost signal in the store basement? No problem! Your list still works. Changes sync automatically when you're back online. Shopping never stops!
Privacy & Permissions
- 🔒 100% Private: Only invited people see your list. Not searchable, not public.
- 👥 You Control Access: Remove members anytime. You're always in control.
- 🔐 Secure: GDPR compliant, encrypted connections, trusted security.
- 📱 No Phone Number Needed: Share via email or link. Your choice!
Collaboration Tips for Families
- Set a rule: "Add to list immediately when you think of it." No more forgotten items!
- Assign categories: "You handle snacks, I'll handle produce." Divide and conquer!
- Check off together: At the store? Let family watch progress in real-time. Kids love checking off items!
- Use notes: "Organic if on sale" or "Get the big pack." Clarify what you need!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people can I share a list with?
Unlimited! Share with your entire family, roommates, or party planning committee. There are no limits on the number of collaborators.
Do they need to have ChibiCart installed?
Yes, but it's super easy! They'll receive an invitation link, click it, and instantly access the shared list in their browser. No app store required - ChibiCart works on any device.
What happens if someone edits the list while I'm shopping?
Changes sync instantly! If your partner adds "milk" while you're in the store, it appears on your list immediately. Real-time collaboration magic!
Can I remove someone from a shared list?
Yes! As the list creator, you can manage members anytime. Remove access or change permissions as needed.
What if I accidentally delete an item?
No worries! All changes are synced, but you can always re-add items. ChibiCart's autocomplete makes re-adding fast and easy.
Does sharing work offline?
Partially! You can view and edit the shared list offline. Changes queue up and sync automatically when you're back online. Everyone stays in sync!
Can I see who added each item?
Yes! ChibiCart shows attribution for items, so you know who needs what. Perfect for accountability and coordinating who buys what.
Is my shared list private?
Completely! Only people you explicitly invite can see the list. It's not searchable, not public, 100% private between your collaborators.