Your Family's Grocery Brain

Smart shopping lists, meal planning, barcode scanning, and spending insights — all in one beautiful app. Completely free.

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"We replaced three different apps with Molecule. The meal planner alone saves us half an hour every Sunday."

— Sarah T., family of four, Manchester

12+ Lists Completed
30+ Favourite Items Tracked
8 Items On Your List Now
2+ Family Members In Sync

Everything You Need for Smarter Shopping

From your weekly shop to meal planning — Molecule handles it all, beautifully.

Smart Shopping Lists

Drag-sortable lists with search, autocomplete, budget tracking, and checked-item management.

Meal Planner

7-day weekly grid. Plan meals and add ingredients to your shopping list with one tap.

Barcode Scanner

Scan any product with your camera. Open Food Facts lookup for instant item details.

Voice Add

Say what you need. Speech recognition with filler-word cleanup and continuous listening.

Family Collaboration

Invite family members to share lists in real-time. See who added what and send nudges.

Aisle Mapping

Your list reorders by aisle so you never double-back. Pre-loaded with Tesco, Aldi, Sainsbury's.

Spending Insights

Monthly trends, category breakdowns, and supermarket price comparisons. Export as CSV or PDF.

Offline Mode & PWA

Works offline with instant sync. Install as a native app on any device. Swipe gestures on mobile.

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Smart Shopping Lists

Every item at your fingertips. Drag to reorder, track your budget in real-time, and never forget the milk again.

  • Drag-and-drop reordering with aisle-aware sorting
  • Live budget bar — see spending vs. target as you add items
  • Dietary badges (vegan, gluten-free, etc.) on every item
  • Barcode scanner and voice add for hands-free item entry
  • Multiple lists with instant switching
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Meal Planner

Plan your week's meals in minutes. Drag recipes into slots, then send all the ingredients to your shopping list with one tap.

  • 7-day grid with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack rows
  • One-tap "Add to Shopping List" for all ingredients
  • Paste recipe URLs for automatic ingredient extraction
  • Week navigation with copy-forward for recurring favourites
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Spending Insights

See where your money goes. Beautiful charts show monthly trends, category breakdowns, and which supermarket gives you the best deal.

  • Monthly spending trend bar chart
  • Category breakdown doughnut chart (Fruit & Veg, Dairy, Meat, etc.)
  • Supermarket price comparison across your shopping history
  • Export your data as CSV or PDF any time

Completely Free

Everything you need, no tricks, no limits, no credit card. Ever.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Molecule really free?

Yes, genuinely free. Every feature — shopping lists, meal planning, barcode scanning, voice add, family sharing, spending insights, aisle mapping, templates, and offline mode — is included at no cost. No credit card required, no hidden limits. We're building Pro with advanced features, but the free tier will always include everything you need for great grocery management.

How does family sharing work?

Invite family members by email or sharing link. Everyone in the family can see and edit shared shopping lists in real-time. You can see who added each item, send nudges when you need something picked up, and approve item requests. Each person can also have their own private lists.

Does it work offline?

Absolutely. Molecule uses IndexedDB for local storage and syncs when you're back online. You can add items, check things off, and browse your lists without any internet connection. Install it as a PWA (Progressive Web App) on your phone and it works just like a native app.

Can I really scan barcodes?

Yes! Open the barcode scanner, point your phone camera at any product, and Molecule looks it up via the Open Food Facts database. It pulls in the product name, brand, and category automatically. Add it to your list in seconds.

Is my data private?

Your data is yours. Shopping lists and meal plans are stored securely and never shared with third parties. We don't sell your data, and we don't use it for advertising. Offline data stays entirely on your device until you choose to sync.

Which supermarkets are supported for aisle mapping?

Molecule comes pre-loaded with aisle layouts for Tesco, Aldi, and Sainsbury's. You can also create custom store maps for any shop you visit regularly. Once mapped, your shopping list automatically reorders to match the store layout — no more zigzagging between aisles.

Can I install Molecule as an app on my phone?

Yes! Molecule is a Progressive Web App (PWA). On your phone's browser, tap "Add to Home Screen" and it installs like a native app — complete with an icon, full-screen mode, and offline support. Works on both iOS and Android.