Changelog

New features, improvements, and fixes for I Forgot the List.

2026

Behind-the-scenes prep for the new coupons app

web
  • Backend now accepts sign-in callbacks from the upcoming I Forgot The Coupons companion app

Grocery-List Coupons & Faster Fred Meyer Imports

mobile web
  • Coupons now rank by what's actively on your grocery list, so items you're about to buy come first
  • A single progress banner tracks clipping, sync, and order imports in one place
  • Fred Meyer order imports finish faster and show up in your purchases sooner
  • The web has a new page for setting up Fred Meyer coupon clipping
  • New Features page on the web lists what the app can do
  • Empty screens across the app explain what each section is for instead of going blank
  • Item detail edits no longer get dropped if you back out before they sync
  • Tab bar stays stable while a sync is running in the background

Subscription Fix, Faster Voice & SEO

mobile web
  • Your subscription is recognized right away after logging in on a new device, no manual restore needed
  • Voice dictation starts recording sooner after you tap the mic
  • If you hit the daily voice limit or lose connection while recording, the error tells you what went wrong
  • Empty grocery lists show starter items based on your purchase history
  • Browse Extras loads properly the first time you open it
  • Homepage loads faster for new visitors
  • Fixed an issue that kept most pages from showing up in Google search results

Voice Notes, Coupon Sorting & Auto-Clip

mobile web
  • Voice dictation extracts shopping notes from what you say ("get the sugar free one" becomes a note on the item, not part of the name)
  • If you mention an item already on your list with a note or quantity, voice updates that item instead of skipping it
  • Shopping notes show under each item in your grocery list
  • Sort coupons by relevance, savings, or expiration
  • Coupons show why they matched your list (bought before, currently on list, etc.)
  • Matching coupons auto-clip when you sync
  • Clipping coupons is roughly 2x faster
  • Edits on the item detail page show up in the list the moment you go back
  • Price history moved to the item detail page to keep the main list clean
  • Coupon notifications throttled to avoid piling up
  • Back navigation from the item detail page no longer causes an error
  • Voice dictation shows a clear message instead of a generic error when the service is down

Faster Syncs & 90-Day Login

mobile api
  • Fred Meyer connection stays active much longer, so you won't get asked to re-login as often
  • Coupon clipping and purchase syncs are faster with direct API connections
  • Fixed a bug where synced coupons weren't saving, so your clipped count looked lower than it should
  • Fixed timeouts when multiple syncs ran at once
  • Background task processing is more reliable

Fred Meyer Connection Reliability

mobile
  • Fixed the Purchases tab showing 'Reconnect Fred Meyer' when your account was actually connected
  • Disconnecting Fred Meyer fully clears your session now, so switching accounts actually works
  • Background auto-clip saves the same coupon details as clipping from Browse Extras
  • Store login works the same on both iPhone and Android
  • Coupon sync and order fetching stopped failing on cold start

Web Coupon Actions & Sync Speed

web mobile extension mcp
  • Coupon syncing is near-instant now. No more waiting up to a minute for results.
  • You can clip, unclip, and swap coupons right from the web if you have the Chrome extension
  • Fixed a handful of grocery list sorting bugs. Items stop jumping around after you check them off.
  • Fred Meyer login holds steady during long sessions instead of dropping mid-sync
  • Onboarding emails actually look like ours now
  • Purchase history loads fine even when your store session expires behind the scenes
  • Claude shopping list and coupon widgets work again
  • Web coupon pages let you browse your clipped coupons without the extension, but you'll need it (or the mobile app) to clip
  • Fixed a crash during order history sync caused by a missing module reference

Connection Fixes & Email Refresh

mobile mcp
  • Connecting Fred Meyer now properly shows up on the Purchases and Coupons screens (was getting stuck on "please connect" for some users)
  • Coupon clipping, browsing extras, and purchase syncing work regardless of how you connected your account
  • Onboarding emails look better now with actual branding instead of plain text
  • Fixed a crash in AI assistant connections when multiple sessions were active

Store Connection & Claude Fixes

mobile extension mcp
  • Order history works even when your Fred Meyer login token expires mid-session
  • Connecting your Fred Meyer account now starts clipping coupons right away
  • Extension stops hammering Fred Meyer's servers when fetching coupon status
  • The ACTIVE badge in the extension only shows up when you've actually granted permission
  • Disconnecting your store account no longer gets stuck in a weird state
  • Interactive shopping list and coupon widgets work in Claude again
  • Connection status updates immediately after logging in instead of waiting for a page refresh

Search, Sorting & Connection Fixes

mobile web
  • Sort your grocery list alphabetically
  • Product search groups similar items together
  • Fred Meyer connection stopped dropping every few hours (token bug)
  • Voice dictation skips items already on your list
  • Swipe actions have haptic feedback now
  • Item detail page loads right away when you tap it
  • Voice-to-text tries a second model if the first pass doesn't work out
  • Fixed the paywall showing up for people who already paid
  • Cleaned up a bunch of product names
  • Receipt email forwarding got a security fix
  • Store connection page works better when reconnecting accounts
  • Improved background sync efficiency

Grouped Search, Sorting & Fixes

mobile web
  • Search results are grouped by type now. Search "chicken" and you'll see Chicken Breast, Chicken Thighs, and others under one heading. Tap the heading or pick a specific item.
  • Sort your list alphabetically, or group by department or recipe.
  • Faster search when adding items.
  • Voice dictation skips items already on your list.
  • Item details open instantly.
  • Haptic feedback on checkboxes. Better screen reader labels on swipe actions.
  • Cleaned up product names and categories for more consistent results.
  • App Store offer codes and promo subscriptions work on first launch now.
  • You can keep going through setup while Fred Meyer orders import in the background.
  • Restore Purchases actually works now (before it said "restored" but didn't do anything).
  • Fred Meyer order imports are more reliable, especially right after opening the app.

Voice Recording, Speed & Bug Fixes

mobile web extension
  • Voice recordings go up to 60 seconds now (was 30)
  • Adding items from the tab bar responds right away instead of waiting for a round trip
  • Price lookups run in the background so adding items doesn't stall
  • Fixed a bug where paying subscribers got shown the paywall anyway
  • Voice button locks while items are saving, no more accidental duplicates
  • If adding an item fails, your text stays put so you can retry
  • Real-time sync stopped getting stuck after you toggle it off
  • Coupon sync no longer hangs when there's nothing new to clip
  • Temp audio files get cleaned up when you cancel voice input
  • Background sync connections close properly now
  • Fred Meyer token expiry tracked correctly in the extension
  • Google Play download links added to the website

Bug Fixes & Sync Reliability

mobile web
  • Adding items from the tab bar actually saves them now (oops)
  • Unclipping coupons no longer gets stuck spinning
  • Subscription buttons in settings show an error if something goes wrong instead of failing quietly
  • Real-time sync between devices stops getting stuck mid-connection
  • Shared list updates that were getting dropped in the background are fixed

Item Details, Paywall Fixes & Quality of Life

mobile
  • New item detail page: tap any grocery item to see its purchase history and edit name or quantity inline
  • Switching to a yearly plan now applies immediately without needing to restore
  • The paywall Try Again button works correctly now instead of getting stuck
  • Voice dictation properly cleans up when you cancel midway through
  • Swipe all the way across a grocery item to quickly check it off or delete it
  • Checkboxes are easier to tap with a larger touch area
  • Searching your purchase history is smarter and finds items even with different wording

Onboarding & Subscription Fix

mobile
  • Your subscription now activates immediately after purchasing during setup, no need to restore manually

Subscription Reliability & Bug Fixes

mobile
  • Your subscription status now stays in sync after purchasing or restoring, even if you switch devices
  • The app no longer asks for notification permissions when you've already granted them
  • Fixed the login screen so buttons are visible and properly laid out
  • Grocery list edits are saved when you navigate back quickly
  • Swipe actions on grocery items close properly after completing
  • Coupon swap errors now show a helpful message instead of a generic failure
  • Clipped coupons page shows a loading indicator during the first sync

Coupon List Redesign & Brand Consistency

mobile web extension
  • Redesigned the clipped coupons list with numbered entries and a compact layout that shows more coupons at a glance
  • Consistent fonts and colors across all pages on web, mobile, and the extension
  • Hit the 250 coupon limit? The app offers to swap your lowest-value coupon for the new one

Grocery List Redesign & Voice Dictation

mobile
  • Redesigned grocery list with emoji icons, department grouping, and a cleaner layout
  • Add items to your grocery list by voice. Tap the mic and speak naturally
  • Product images now display correctly next to grocery list items
  • Pepper varieties (black, white, ground) now show the correct emoji
  • Voice input stops properly when you close the add item window

Coupon Sync & Suggestions

web mobile extension
  • Your coupon count stays accurate after syncing
  • Coupon syncing is much faster, even with large coupon lists
  • Suggestion cards show a green "Save $X.XX" badge when you have a matching coupon
  • Removed duplicate suggestions so you only see unique items
  • The web page refreshes automatically when coupons are clipped from other devices
  • Extension coupon clipping is more reliable

Smart Coupon Matching

mobile web
  • Grocery suggestions are ranked higher when you have a matching coupon
  • Get a notification when high-value coupons ($2+) are about to expire
  • New Fetch Orders button on the Purchases page to pull in your latest Fred Meyer orders

Smarter Product Names

  • Receipt items show readable names instead of store codes (e.g., "Organic Zucchini" instead of "SQUASH ZUCCHINI ORG 1 LB")
  • Product search works even when the receipt used abbreviations

Account Management & Blog

  • You can request account deletion directly from the web app
  • Launched our blog! Check out "Why Do I Always Forget My Grocery List?"

Grocery List Upgrades, Savings Tracking & Settings Redesign

  • Grocery list suggests items based on your purchase history
  • Swipe to delete and share your grocery lists
  • See the last price you paid on suggested items
  • Redesigned Settings page with Household and Connection Details sections
  • Coupon savings are tracked per trip so you can see how much you save each visit
  • Camera close button no longer hidden behind the notch on newer iPhones
  • Search results when adding items are no longer hidden behind the keyboard
  • Get an email when your store purchase history finishes importing

Multi-Provider Login & Savings Tab

  • Link multiple login methods (Google, Apple, email) to a single account
  • New Savings tab in the browser extension to view your coupon savings at a glance
  • Progress indicator on the Fred Meyer tab while coupons are being clipped
  • Coupon clipping is more reliable and no longer times out unexpectedly

Coupons Redesign, Navigation & Email Alerts

  • Completely redesigned coupons page with a table on desktop and a cleaner mobile view
  • New sidebar navigation for easier access to all sections
  • Redesigned store cards in the browser extension
  • Get email alerts when you connect or disconnect a store
  • Snap a receipt photo and keep shopping. It uploads in the background
  • Grocery list items check off automatically when you import a matching purchase
  • Drag down to refresh on coupons and settings pages
  • Coupon clipping picks a wider variety and shows progress as it goes
  • Prices on receipt detail now match between web and mobile

Auto-Import Purchases & New Look

  • Fred Meyer purchase history imports automatically when you connect your store
  • New app icon and loading screen
  • App version and your email now shown on the settings page

Receipt Scanning, Households & Live Updates

  • Scan receipts with your phone camera. Items and prices are read automatically
  • Create or join a household to share grocery data with family members
  • Redesigned bottom navigation with a quick-action button in the center
  • See changes instantly when household members add purchases
  • Improved Fred Meyer connection reliability on app startup

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