FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
On this page you find the most frequently asked questions about the What Is In My Pantry app, a web and Android app for keeping track of the food and supplies in your home by scanning barcodes.
What can I do with the What Is In My Pantry App?
With the What Is In My Pantry App you can:
- Add inventory to your pantry
- Remove inventory from your pantry
- Move items between storage locations
- View your inventory
- Manage storage locations
- Manage products
- Count your stock
- Replenish products below their minimum
- Analyse expiry dates and stock
- Get recipe ideas from your stock
- Change settings
Frequently asked questions
What does the What Is In My Pantry App cost?
The app is free to use for 1 month with all features. After that you can keep using the Basic plan for free (with ads), or take out Advanced for €10.00 per month or €110.00 per year (Dutch prices excluding VAT; outside the Netherlands €12.10 per month or €133.10 per year). An annual subscription gives you 1 month free. Compare the subscriptions.
How do I get started?
Go to whatisinmypantry.com/app and create an account, or install the Android app from Google Play. No credit card is needed for the trial month.
Does the app work on iPhone, Android and PC?
Yes. There is an Android app in Google Play. On iPhone, iPad, Mac and Windows you use the web app in any modern browser; it has the same features.
How do I use a barcode scanner with the app?
Press the barcode icon next to a barcode field to scan with the camera of your phone or tablet. For frequent scanning, use a Bluetooth, USB or industrial barcode scanner set up as keyboard input (HID) with an Enter suffix, so every scan is processed immediately. The barcode field is selected by default when you open a page. Read more about barcode scanners.
Can I use the app without a barcode?
Yes. You can search products by name or product code and add them manually, which works well for fruit, vegetables and home-made meals.
Where does the product information come from?
When you scan a new barcode the app looks up the name, brand and photos in Open Food Facts, a free and open database with millions of food products. You can change the details yourself.
Can I share my pantry with my family?
Yes. With Advanced you can connect multiple devices to the same household (administration), so everyone sees and updates the same stock. See also what counts as a user.
How is my data secured?
Data is stored on secured servers in data centres in Europe (Scaleway, Amsterdam (EU)). The database is only reachable from specific IP addresses and is protected with an encrypted password, and the app only communicates over HTTPS. You remain the owner of your data; it is deleted 30 days after your subscription ends.
Can I cancel my subscription?
Yes. A monthly subscription can be cancelled monthly and an annual subscription yearly, both with one month notice. You can cancel in the app or via the contact form.