Support

Yes. All data is stored locally on your device. iCloud is only needed if you want to sync lists between several Apple devices.

Not strictly. If your device supports Apple Intelligence (iPhone 15 Pro / 16 / 17 / 18 and newer with iOS 26), Hamsterliste uses the local Foundation Model — more precise, also understands more complex product names. On other iPhones a built-in keyword classifier kicks in. You can always change the category of an item manually.

Yes. When you add an item with the same name (e.g. „Chips“) that you previously assigned to a specific category (e.g. „Sweets“), that category is automatically suggested — the AI is only consulted when you enter a name for the first time. Case-insensitive: „Chips“, „chips“ and „CHIPS“ count as the same item.

No. Hamsterliste only uses Apple's on-device model — no data transmission, no server round-trips, no external AI providers.

Yes, with Premium. Tap the share button inside a list — your partner receives an iMessage with a join link. Both devices sync items, checkmarks, and edits automatically. Through Apple's Family Sharing you can share your Premium subscription with up to 5 additional family members — everyone then gets the full sharing feature.

Yes. When you open a shared list, a row of profile circles appears right below the title with a "Shared with …" summary. Tap it for a detail view showing each participant's name, role (owner or participant), invite status (pending / joined / removed), and — where iCloud releases it — their email address. From that same sheet you can reopen Apple's sharing dialog to invite more people or revoke access.

With iCloud active, all lists, stores and categories transfer automatically to the new device once you sign in with the same Apple ID. Everything is also covered by your regular iCloud backup.

Deleting the app from the device removes the local copy. Via iOS Settings → Apple ID → iCloud → Manage Storage → Hamsterliste you can also delete the cloud copy permanently.

Pre-built layouts exist for: Edeka, Rewe, Kaufland (full-range), Lidl, Aldi Süd, Aldi Nord, Netto Marken-Discount, Netto (Edeka), Penny (discounters), dm, Rossmann, Müller, Budnikowsky (drugstores). You can also add any custom store and configure the layout freely.

Currently available or in preparation: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Turkish, Polish, Ukrainian and Russian. The app follows your device language automatically. On language change, seeded categories are translated automatically — categories you created or renamed remain unchanged.

Free — free forever: 1 store, 1 active list (unlimited items), Apple's local AI, all preset assortments, iCloud sync between your own devices. A free list is fully usable for 30 days — after that you can archive it and start a new one.

Premium — removes all limits and unlocks Family Sharing:

• Monthly: €1.49 — flexible, cancel anytime
• Yearly: €12.99 — saves compared to the monthly plan
• Lifetime "Founder": €29.99 — one-time purchase, forever, special price for early supporters

All subscriptions start with a 7-day free trial. Prices may vary in your region — the App Store shows exact amounts in your currency.

Hamsterliste runs without ads, without tracking, without analytics, without its own server. An affordable subscription (well below the price of a pack of butter per month) keeps that sustainable — and I can continually improve the app. For those who prefer to pay once, the "Founder" Lifetime option is a fair alternative.

Yes! In the settings you'll find optional small tip amounts (€2.99 / €4.99 / €9.99) — pure appreciation, no extra features. Thank you to everyone who supports the app this way.