How it works
One list. Every store near you. The real total.
It takes about a minute, and you stay in control of every item.
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Tell us how you shop
Pickup, delivery, in store, or any mix. Pickup and in store are the same shelf prices, but pickup can add a fee on small orders; in store never does. Add your ZIP code so we only look at stores near you.
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Add your list
However you keep it: type or paste it, say it, share it from Apple Notes, snap a screenshot of your cart or a note, turn a recipe into a list, or open a saved list. We tidy spelling and names, show you what we changed, and only flag what looks unclear.
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See the real total
Every nearby store and shopping option, ranked by what you'd actually pay, with fees, tip and distance shown.
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Shop where it's cheapest
Send your basket straight to your Harris Teeter, Kroger or other Kroger-family cart, or take your list with you. We never place an order or take payment; you check out with the store.
The rules we compare by
Complete baskets win
A store missing some of your items can look cheaper. It can't top the list, and we tell you exactly what's missing.
Your brands stay your brands
Lock any item to a brand and size. We'll never swap it for something cheaper unless you allow it, and every swap is labelled.
Swaps only when you say so
We point out cheaper same-size options and sales, but only swap an item when you tick it and compare again.
Fees are part of the price
Delivery, service and pickup fees, plus your tip, are in the total. If a store doesn't publish a fee, we say so instead of guessing.
Paying with SNAP/EBT
Tick I'll pay with SNAP/EBT when you set how you shop. Your results then show how much of the total SNAP can cover and what needs another payment, and flag each item SNAP can't pay for.
- We follow USDA's rules: SNAP covers food, but not alcohol, tobacco, vitamins or medicine, hot food, pet food, or household items like cleaning, paper and hygiene products. Delivery fees and tips aren't covered either.
- Some states now exclude soda and candy, and those rules are changing, so we mark them “depends on your state”.
- We tell you which stores take EBT for each way of shopping. Harris Teeter takes EBT for pickup (pay at the Customer Service desk), not for delivery.
We go by each item's type; the store's register makes the final call.
Questions
Can I use the list I keep in Apple Notes?
Yes. Copy it and tap Paste list on Add your list, or screenshot the note and add it under Photos. You can also add the Tilo Shortcut so Tilo appears in the Notes Share menu: see gettilo.app/notes.
Can I say my list instead of typing it?
Yes. On Add your list, tap Speak it and say your items with a pause or "and" between them. Your phone does the listening; we never record anything.
Is Tilo really free?
Yes. Comparing, saving lists, sharing and accounts are all free. If we ever earn a commission when you shop at a store through us, we'll say so on the page, and it will never change which store comes out cheapest.
Which stores do you compare?
Live prices today are from Kroger-family stores, store by store: Kroger, Harris Teeter, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Fry's, Smith's, QFC, Mariano's, Dillons, Pick 'n Save, Food 4 Less and more. Walmart, Food Lion, Publix, Aldi and others are coming; see the Stores page. Anything that isn't live yet is clearly labelled SAMPLE.
Where do your prices come from?
From the store's own official data where we can get it (Kroger-family prices, including Harris Teeter's, come from Kroger's own API). Every price shows where it came from and when we checked.
Why do some totals have a "+"?
Some stores don't publish delivery or service fees. When a fee is unknown we don't guess it as zero: we show the total without it and add "+", and rank it behind totals we can fully price.
Why didn't the store with the lowest number win?
It's missing some of your items, so its total isn't for the same groceries. A store can only win with a complete basket, and we show exactly what's missing.
Is the total what I'll pay?
It's our best estimate before sales tax. Prices can change, so the store's price at checkout is the one that counts.
Can I buy through Tilo?
When a Kroger-family store (like Harris Teeter or Kroger) is cheapest, tap Send to my cart: you log in on Kroger's own page and your items land in your cart. You choose a time and pay with the store. We never see your password or payment details.
Can I pay with SNAP/EBT?
Tick "I'll pay with SNAP/EBT" when you set how you shop. We show what SNAP can cover, flag items it can't, and tell you where EBT works. Harris Teeter takes EBT for pickup, not delivery.
Do I need an account?
No. Everything works without one, saved on your phone. Sign in with your email (no password) to keep your lists and savings history on every device.
How do invite levels work?
Share your invite link. Each friend who joins moves you up: Bronze at 1, Silver at 3, Gold at 5, Platinum at 10. Levels are a thank-you; they don't come with prizes unless we announce them.
What do you do with my data?
As little as possible, and we never sell it. Recipes and screenshots are read and then discarded. Our Privacy page lists everything we keep and who helps us run Tilo.
How do I unsubscribe or delete my account?
Every email has an unsubscribe link. Signed in, go to My account and tap Delete my account to remove your account, lists and history, and take your email off our list.
Something else? Email hello@getcartiq.app.