Short answers to the questions people ask most, with a link to the full guide where there is one.

About WiseList

What is WiseList?

WiseList is an Australian app that compares grocery prices at Coles, Woolworths and ALDI, and helps you plan meals, keep track of what is in your fridge and pantry, and stay on top of your bills. It is free to download for iPhone and Android.

Is WiseList free?

Yes. You can build a grocery list and compare prices for free. WiseList+ is an optional paid plan that adds more, such as Split by Store and unlimited meal plans. The WiseList+ page lists what each plan includes.

Which supermarkets does WiseList cover?

Coles, Woolworths and ALDI. ALDI sells many products under its own brands, so WiseList compares an ALDI product only where it can match an equivalent. See comparing ALDI prices.

Why does WiseList ask for my postcode?

Prices and specials differ from state to state. WiseList uses your postcode to show the ones for your area. See how to change your postcode.

Prices and shopping

How do I find the cheapest supermarket?

There is no single cheapest supermarket: it depends on what you buy and changes week to week. Build your list in WiseList and it shows what that list costs at each store. For our monthly comparison of a fixed basket, see the cheapest supermarket in Australia and how we measure.

What is Split by Store?

If you are willing to visit more than one supermarket, Split by Store works out which items to buy where to get the lowest total. It is part of WiseList+.

Where can I see this week’s specials?

Open Grocery and tap the Deals tab. Specials shows this week’s offers at all three supermarkets, with the rare ones picked out.

Can WiseList tell me when something I buy is on special?

Yes. Add the products you buy most to your Watch List and WiseList shows which of them are on special. You can watch 5 products for free.

Does WiseList deliver groceries?

No. WiseList is a list manager and price comparator, not a delivery service. With WiseList+ you can send your list to Coles or Woolworths and arrange delivery or click and collect with them. See how to order for click and collect or delivery.

Lists

How do I create a grocery list?

Tap Grocery, search for a product and add it to your list. WiseList prices the list at each supermarket as you go. See how to create grocery lists.

What is Build My Shop?

Build My Shop suggests a weekly shop from your list, your fridge and pantry, and this week’s prices. You review it before anything is added to your list. On the same screen, Quick lists give you ready-made lists for a BBQ, a party or a picnic.

Can I share a list with my household?

Yes, with WiseList+. You invite people with a link and everyone adds to the same list. See how to share a list.

What is Ask for a List?

Describe the list you need, such as a packing list or a party shopping list, and WiseList writes it for you to edit. It is in My Lists, under Life Admin. You get 3 lists free, and WiseList+ makes it unlimited. See how to use Ask for a List.

Can I keep to-do lists, notes and my own lists?

Yes. They are all in My Lists. See to-do lists, notes and custom lists.

Meals and your kitchen

How does the meal planner work?

WiseList plans a week of meals around what is in your kitchen, this week’s specials or a budget, and adds the ingredients you are missing to your grocery list. See how to use Meal Plan.

Can I save recipes from the web?

Yes. Save a recipe from a website or social media and WiseList prices its ingredients. See how to use Saved Recipes.

How do I keep track of what is in my fridge and pantry?

Add items to Fridge & Pantry by hand, by ticking them off your grocery list, or by scanning a receipt. See how to use the Fridge and Pantry list and how to use Scan Receipt.

What is Use It Up?

Use It Up suggests meals from the ingredients you already have, starting with the ones closest to their use-by date. See how to use the Use It Up list.

Bills and subscriptions

How do I track my bills?

Bills is in My Lists, under Finance. Add a bill and WiseList keeps its amount and due date in one place. See how to track bills.

How do I track my subscriptions?

Add each subscription and WiseList shows what you are paying in total. See how to track subscriptions.

Can WiseList help me compare energy, internet or insurance?

Yes. WiseList links to comparison partners for energy, broadband, insurance and loans. See Compare and save with WiseList.

Your account

How do I sign up?

Download the app and follow the prompts. See how to sign up.

I forgot my password. What do I do?

See what to do if you forget your password.

How do I cancel WiseList+?

See how to cancel your WiseList+ subscription.

How do I delete my account?

See account removal.

How do I contact WiseList?

Use the form on the Contact Us page. The Help Centre has step-by-step guides for every feature.