No, I definitely did not have a bad experience with OurGroceries; I just find it to be much simpler than GroceryIQ. To be honest, sometimes simple is good, less likely to break. But some feature differences I like about groceryIQ more is that it seems to be a bit better at picking brand names of items I need. For example - in both apps - start typing in the word "Walden" for "Walden farms dressing", OurGroceries gives no response; GroceryIQ pulls up at least 50 (didn't count while scrolling down)
I also like the ability to just scan the barcode of an item I already have to add it to my list (this *may* be possible in OurGroceries, I just don't remember being able to do it, please don't quote me on this).
It's a bit easier on my eyes, maybe it's the less drastic color scheme, I don't know, just seems a bit more "friendly" (that word coming from the girlfriend)
Lastly the coupon integration is fantastic, and has saved me some money the past few months.
Marvin,
Thanks for your reply. I downloaded Grocery IQ and am now currently trying it out. Here is my evaluation so far compared to OurGroceries:
Why OurGroceries is better:
1) Faster response time when items are added or removed from list. When I delete from OurGroceries, it is almost immediately deleted from my wife's list too. There is a much longer delay when you delete from Grocery IQ.
2) OurGroceries lists can be updated via the PC. This is a big advantage since I can update the list at work while I am working on the PC without having to open the App on my phone. Grocery IQ does not have a PC interface.
Why Grocery IQ is better:
1) Organizes items according to grocery aisle. Ourgroceries does not have this capability.
2) Grocery IQ comes with items already in database for quick look-up. OurGroceries does not come stocked.
3) Ability to SCAN barcodes into Grocery IQ. Though there are some quirks in this still, I scanned Bacon Bits last night and it appeared in Grocery IQ as "Bing Crosby's Christmas Hits", I do like this ability.
4) Grocery IQ allows you to enter in better descriptive information. OurGroceries only allows you to add number of items wanted. Grocery IQ allows that as well as size of item, price of item, etc.
5) Grocery IQ sums the costs of your items on the list to give you an approximate cost that your groceries will cost.
What I have not messed with in Grocery IQ:
1) Coupon area
2) Store Card Area
Thanks again for introducing me to a new app. With all the advantages that Grocery IQ has over OurGroceries, I may just be a convert.