Chive is the kitchen inventory app that actually keeps up with your life. Track what you have, know what's expiring, and your shopping list builds itself. Stop wasting food, start cooking smarter.
Join the BetaMost pantry apps get abandoned in a week. Chive stays useful because it does the work for you.
"What can I make with what's expiring?" Chive suggests a recipe. "We're out of lemons." Added to your shopping list. "What do I need for tacos?" Here's what you have and what you're missing. Real answers, real actions.
Scan a receipt. Snap a barcode. Take a photo of your items, even a whole haul at once. Paste an Instacart order. Import a CSV. Or just tell the assistant what you bought.
Chive tracks expiry dates, estimates shelf life, and nudges you before things go bad. It suggests recipes from what's about to expire so nothing goes to waste.
Other apps make you tap through menus. Chive lets you talk. The assistant knows your entire inventory, every zone, every expiry date, and gives you answers you can actually use.
Meal ideas from what you have. Cocktail suggestions from your bar. Say you're out of something and it hits your shopping list. Recipe help that respects your allergies and dietary preferences.
Set up in minutes. Useful from day one.
Scan receipts or barcodes. Take a photo of items, even a whole grocery haul at once. Paste an Instacart order. Import from CSV. Or just tell the Chive assistant what you bought.
Items get sorted into zones that match your real kitchen. Expiry dates estimated automatically. Categories assigned. No manual filing.
Get recipe ideas from what you have. When you use something up, it lands on your shopping list. Buy it, and it goes right back into your pantry. The whole loop, closed.
Every feature designed around how you actually cook, shop, and eat.
Fridge, freezer, pantry, counter, bar, spice cupboard. Create as many as you need, each with its own icon and color.
Use something up and it lands on your list. Buy it and it goes right back into your pantry. Aisle-grouped for faster trips, with estimated prices from your purchase history.
Full purchase history with price tracking. See what you paid, when, and where. Compare prices at nearby stores. Spot spending patterns.
Tag items by allergen or diet type. See consumption trends over time. Get recommendations that respect your household's restrictions.
Share your kitchen with family or roommates. Everyone sees what's in stock and can add to the list. No paywall, no limits.
Quick swipe cards to keep inventory fresh. Used it up? Restock? Still have it? Takes 30 seconds a week instead of a full audit.
Products are tagged with regional origin so you can see what's made near you. Support local producers without having to guess.
See nutritional information for items in your pantry. Make informed choices about what you're eating and buying.
Check your pantry without WiFi. Get push notifications for expiring items and low stock. Not spam, just a heads up when something needs your attention.
We're inviting early users to try Chive on TestFlight before our public launch. Sign up and we'll send you an invite.
Available on iOS via TestFlight. Android coming soon.
Download Chive and stop throwing away food you forgot you had.
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