The short answer
AnyList is one of the best shopping list apps around, and if a shared list is all you need, it’s hard to beat.
My Tomte starts one step earlier. It plans the meals, then writes the list from the plan, minus what’s already in your kitchen.
Side by side
Checked 11/10/2026
| My Tomte Family | AnyList Complete | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | A$19.99 a year | A$22.99 a year (household) |
| Shared shopping list | Built from your meal plan | Excellent, and the core of the app |
| Meal planning | Planned for you, in one tap | A calendar you fill in yourself |
| Recipe import from websites | Included | Included |
| Strict dietary rules and allergies, per person | Included | Not offered |
| Fridge, freezer and pantry | Included | Not offered |
| Family calendar (Google, iCloud, Microsoft 365) | Included, two-way on Family | Not offered |
| Chores and rewards | Included | Not offered |
Price
My Tomte Family: A$19.99 a yearAnyList Complete: A$22.99 a year (household)
Shared shopping list
My Tomte Family: Built from your meal planAnyList Complete: Excellent, and the core of the app
Meal planning
My Tomte Family: Planned for you, in one tapAnyList Complete: A calendar you fill in yourself
Recipe import from websites
My Tomte Family: IncludedAnyList Complete: Included
Strict dietary rules and allergies, per person
My Tomte Family: IncludedAnyList Complete: Not offered
Fridge, freezer and pantry
My Tomte Family: IncludedAnyList Complete: Not offered
Family calendar (Google, iCloud, Microsoft 365)
My Tomte Family: Included, two-way on FamilyAnyList Complete: Not offered
Chores and rewards
My Tomte Family: IncludedAnyList Complete: Not offered
Where AnyList is the better choice
- You just want a fast, shared shopping list
- You already plan meals your own way and don’t want help
- You’re on Apple Watch at the shops (AnyList supports it)
Where My Tomte is the better choice
- You want someone else to decide what’s for dinner (the tomte volunteers)
- Allergies or special diets shape your meals
- You want the calendar, chores and meals in one place
Switching is easy
Import your favourite recipes from their original websites by link, or snap a photo of a cookbook page.