Basket - Grocery Shopping Reviews

by Flignir

I downloaded Basket because I thought it had a great feature where you could define your shopping list and it would find the cheapest place to buy those things. It absolutely does not do this. Unless you were only buying nationally marketed extremely fungible items like Kraft American cheese slices, it never finds two stores offering the same thing, so there is no price comprison unless youLook up different products for each different store individually remember the prices and later think about whether it’s higher or lower when you see another one on a different screen.

Unless you do it one by one multiplied by the amount of stores that you want to consider, you can’t ask what a pound of steak tips is and simply see the various options in a list, and you certainly can’t leave it to crunch your whole shopping list for you.

I suppose you can use Basket to relatively quickly decide where to buy one item, but that’s as far as it goes.

by NeedHelp1588

Wanted to try Basket . But I two big issues:

1st: When trying to create an account on Basket with my iPhone 7, it doesn’t have room on the screen to create a password. By that I mean that both new password fields are super small vertically I guess due to the screen size with the keyboard below. And even though I was able to place my cursor in the upper field, I CANNOT select the lower field. No matter how much I try I cannot. There’s no way to arrow to the next field… nothing, nada, zip, zilch. Call me an idiot if I missed something right in front of me.

2nd: I went to Basket Store on my phone and clicked on the contact the developer link to take me to your website. But I cannot find any way on there to send email, call, or anything. So I’m left to submitting this review to hopefully get a way to solve these problems.

Until then I have to give it a 1 rating because if you have a platform that has such basic issues I can’t see how great the service would be once I get there. Thank you.

by Euroflower

I hope this is a temporary issue. This could be a great app! When I opened Basket I got the usual pop up that asked me to set the location permission, and I chose to allow it to use my location while using Basket . Then, when it went to search based on my location, it said, “a server with the specified hostname could not be found.” 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’ll happily update my review if someone helps me get this working WITHOUT allowing Basket to use my location all the time. Thank you 😊

by LB4Hockey

I see another user review describing this exact same bug. When creating an account by email address, the password field is scrunched to about half-height. I can still select the field and enter my desired password, even though it’s a small field. However, I cannot select the “confirm password” field, which is also half-height. So, I’m unable to create my account. I tried shrinking the font size on my iPhone, but the password fields remained half-height.

I hope this application bug is resolved quickly before it’s hit by a lot of 1-star reviews from many users having this same issue.

by Nandausa

Basket used to be 5 starts in my opinion. Now, as many people have stated, Basket no longer works after the latest update. I haven’t seen one response from the creator. That is certainly lack of care, many many people relied on Basket to make economic decisions. I am a single mom struggling and Basket allowed me to save money. You have no idea about the impact of not having Basket working. Why is that so hard to respond to us explaining what is going on???

by GoodGirlDesigns

this app use to be my “go to” app for comparison pricing. Since I updated it to the latest version, there seems to be a glitch where whenever I log-in, I receive an “Oops!. Sorry but...” message. I have reinstalled Basket and the same issue occurs. I wrote about this issue on this app’s Facebook page recently, however, I noticed the page hasn’t been updated since April 2019. Perhaps they are out of business? Very sad because as mentioned, this use to be a fab app. So much so, that I even applied to be a scanner with their company. I passed their test requirements but was turned down due to my location. Anyway, I hope the company is able to repair the issue so that one day it will work again.
I am moving ahead to locate a new app to save my family time and money.

by Biyxtren

Was initially super excited by Basket . Some of the onboarding is kind of dumb, but whatever. Until I looked at "My Pantry" and saw all the items in my shopping list listed there. Clearly these items are NOT in my pantry, that's why I need to buy them. Deleting them from my pantry deletes them from my shopping list. Completely asinine. Came to the reviews to see if it was a bug and found out that you used to be able to search for a generic thing like "milk" instead of how it is now (where you have to pick the specific brand to compare prices). Why in the world would that feature be removed?

by Cat Julie

I downloaded Basket yesterday and it’s good to find prices at specific stores, but changes would make it a more useful app.

If you could search for “milk” and it showed the prices of the milk at each store and didn’t make you pick a brand name first. Walmart doesn’t carry Kroger milk so I have to click on Walmart’s brand to see it’s price and Kroger’s brand to see it’s price.

I went through and favorited my local stores to compare them, but it does nothing. I’m still getting comparison at stores I don’t shop at or locations I don’t go to.

by Robie91486

There are a lot of things this has going for it, and it COULD be very handy in choosing where to shop. There are a few additions that I would need to see in order for it to be more efficient than simply looking up prices through the individual websites:

- the ability to remove specific stores from the search. I do not shop at Walmart or family dollar, and the options including those stores clog up the list.

- the ability to allow for or choose substitutes for individual items before searching. The yogurt I buy must be a specific brand, (taste preferences and also nutritional content) searching through each store to find which ones have or don’t have what I am looking for takes forever.

- substitutes are not optimal- “large white eggs” is not a substitute for “pasture raised eggs”. Or free range. Neither is an individual cup of yogurt a suitable substitute for a 40 oz tub. A method of removing poor substitutes would go a long way to making Basket useful.

Edit- there seems to be no way to export the list out of Basket , making it nearly useless.

by Guerremaps

The way you use Basket is kinda weird. I still really don’t understand. Lists and baskets are different, I think one is closer to buying from within Basket , but what? I’m just trying to compare prices at stores of stuff I want to buy. Sometimes a product I get is on sale at one I go to, but not at another.

The similar savings is kinda nice but not really a direct comparison. I’m gonna sound like a jerk, but I buy organic stuff due to some food allergies. Don’t offer the bottom of the barrel as a viable alternative. Yeah it’s way cheaper and full of stuff that’ll make me sick. But do show me other brands of organic sausages that I might buy.

All in all it’s a weird app but ultimate if I spend all day figuring it out I can compar prices and save.

by GaelGirl

When I sit down the write out my shopping list—which is nearly the same every week—I enjoyed Basket . However, what I don’t like about Basket is it’s “suggestions.” You either approve them or it messes up your entire list and it replaced 50% of my list with store brand garbage (think sugary soft drinks) that I don’t purchase even on my weakest days. If I wanted Sam’s Choice Diet Cola for $1.49 instead of $6.99 Zevia I would put that on my list.
It would be beneficial for the developers to work out a way for people to take the “suggestions” and be able to deny them. Until that is fixed; I am done with Basket . Just not worth my time to spend an hour on Saturdays working through development issues.

by Dudehouston

Looks helpful but navigation is a little clunky. Is there a way to save favorite items to a master list? Then each week i can quickly select which items to add to that weeks list. Secondly
I want to see which items are lowest at which stores in aggregate. If i plan to go to target and Ralphs which items should i buy at each to lower my bill.
Thirdly
Given the whole list of items, i want a table of the prices at my 3 favorite stores.
Good start on Basket. The data looks good but navigation needs some work.

by Jacki Hanlon

I really want to be able to look up whoever has the cheapest whole milk and that the brand didn't matter I just want the cheapest. I also would love the ability to allow people who work for the grocery store to let them input their employee savings into it. So will this whole milk be my cheapest option because I work for the company and get that extra 10% off home brand milk. Or is it even cheaper else where.

by Mrs72b3g

Basket is really nice, but to see a toggle button to turn off price comparison so you don’t accidentally change your stores aft your list or perhaps a way to create a list and then organize by store based on pricing. In addition, it would be wonderful to be able to add items with their pic even if they are weighted items. It’s frustrating that it’s so difficult to add items from the bakery etc

by Desarae Dean

I used to use Basket all the time. Been a while but Basket is updated, I’ve even uninstalled and reinstalled and it’s now not working. I am not able to search for any products or even select my couple favorite stores to compare, nothing loads. Have tried using my data service as well as WiFi connectivity. Wonder if there’s some kind of bug or is it just me?

by D-nuggett(mynickname)

I think it would be beneficial to allow up to cheapest four stores in Basket instead of just two. If you have a really big cart or a this app, it would be really helpful to break it down visually to let you be able to see the cheapest options. Also, maybe some kind of incentive for sharing, promoting, or building the platform in someway could be a great way to build reach since this is a community platform. Can’t wait to this app a household name

by FlavorMonster

What happened! I used to be able to do a generic search for eggs, and they would compare prices by brand. Now, I have to select the brand of eggs first. With all the store brands out there, in addition to the name brand stuff, it’s not as easy to compare prices.

The closest work around I have is to just make a shopping list for eggs, another one for milk, etc.

by Aquapinkguru

I don’t understand why more people aren’t talking about Basket. This is SO HELPFUL. This is the perfect app for me. It automatically grabbed the stores in my area and told me the cheapest prices. Love it. Wish it didn’t automatically provide alternatives if the item isn’t in store, maybe just make that optional. But other than that. I’m so in love with this. Support Basket!!

by Brendan Sporer

My girlfriend introduced me to the this app app when we were planning our housewarming for our new condo here in Seattle. We had 30 items on our party list. this app showed all 30 items with prices and deals at our local stores and delivery companies. We saved over $75! No joke.

by BwwarriorZonked

I've been searching for an app like this for nearly as long as I can remember (sadly I have no skill or capital for making it happen). Overall it does the job and I feel I'm getting the hang of it. Excited to see the improvements over time.

by Mrg_77

I really wish I could use Basket. Al I want to do is search for the cheapest price of a specific product among stores in my area. I used to be able to figure out how to do that, but with an app update recently, I’ve been tapping around and can’t figure it out. Basket additionally keeps putting suggested products in my list that don’t want, and did not search for.

Good idea for an app, and it was close a few months ago. Big step backwards in functionality recently.

by Tru Slayer

Basket could be great. I’m not even sure what they are trying to accomplish with app anymore but currently I can’t even log into my account. Sometimes I get a message about server issues. I hope someone else make app like this and gives up what we really want. App that will let user update price information. An app that will include more stores. An app that will not suggest items we didn’t ask for.

by Dpc1001

App is lacking the critical feature to filter/sort search results by price (low to high, price per pound/ounce/each etc). My use of Basket will be quite limited until this feature is added.

I would have sent this comment straight to the developer but there was no ‘contact developer’ feature in Basket or on the developer website.

by RadiofVivat

Highly recommend the this app grocery app. Have saved a ton of money since I started using it. I wish there was a better way to use the coupons feature .. .I also forget to print them out.

by NtLovesies

This is one of the best apps I have found. I can see prices and discounts for each of the products on my shopping list at all of my nearby stores. And them being able to click and see prices for my entire list is PURE GENIUS

by Corallina Bolduc

Best I have seen in the market! Review Search and scan features are easy to use to add products to compare. Best I have seen in the market! and I have tried all of them while sheltered at home!

by Ttenhue7Za

I compare often using a spreadsheet I made but never have time to get all of the prices and deals. Now, I use this app. I wish I could ask my fellow shoppers to find prices for the items that are important to me?