App comparison
Amon Budget vs AnyList
This page is about the household shopping list and what the groceries on it cost in a shared budget.
What AnyList focuses on
Shopping lists shared with family and friends (creating and sharing lists is free), recipe organizing and meal planning, prices on list items, adding items with Siri or Alexa, and apps for iOS, Android, the web, Mac and Apple Watch. AnyList Complete costs $9.99 a year for an individual or $14.99 for a household. Official product information.
Shopping and grocery spending in Amon Budget
| Use case | Amon Budget |
|---|---|
| Shared list | A list the household shares in the Tasks tab; several items can be dictated at once and are split into separate entries; an item can be assigned to a family member |
| Going shopping | In a shared workspace, “I'm at the shop” notifies the other members so they can add what they need |
| What it cost | The purchase is logged by voice, by hand or from a receipt photo (Pro); a mixed receipt can be split across categories |
| Grocery budget | A category budget filled from the average of the last 3 or 6 months, with notifications at 80%, at the limit and over it |
| Household | Invitation by email, QR code or link; the author on every transaction and a monthly settle up |
Where Amon stops
- No recipes or meal planning.
- List items carry no prices: what the shopping cost is recorded as a transaction.
- iOS and Web are available; Android is not publicly listed on Google Play yet.
How to choose
- Choose AnyList if you want a dedicated list app with recipes, meal planning and prices on list items.
- Choose Amon if you want the shared list and what the groceries cost in the same household budget.
Core and Pro · Investment plan · Data processing
Frequently asked questions
Can Amon tell my family I am at the shop?
Yes. In a shared workspace, the Tasks tab has an “I'm at the shop” button that notifies the other members, so they can add what they need before you buy.
What is free and what requires Pro?
Core is free and ad-free. Pro is $4.99 a month on the US App Store; in other countries the store sets the local price. Members inherit Pro from the owner of their shared workspace.
What works offline, and where is my data processed?
Everyday budgeting is saved locally and syncs through our backend when connected. Investments, fresh exchange rates and AI need a connection. AI requests are processed through our backend by an external model provider. No bank login is requested.