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What makes SpesaZen different from other apps?
SpesaZen is designed to be minimal yet powerful. There's no ad tracking, it works perfectly offline, learns from your habits, and you can automatically sort everything by your supermarket aisle.
Do I need to create an account to use it?
No! You can download SpesaZen and use it immediately without any registration. All your data stays on your device. An account is only needed for cloud backup (Premium).
Is Premium really free?
During the launch period, all Premium features are included for free when you download the app. No subscription or credit card required.
Come funziona il Backup e ripristino?
You can save your data in two ways:
LOCAL BACKUP (all users):
- Saves a file on your device or in the cloud (Google Drive)
- File format: .szon (a special SpesaZen file)
- From Menu > Import/Export > Create copy
CLOUD BACKUP (Premium, free during launch):
- Saves your data online on SpesaZen's servers
- You can restore it on any Android device by signing in with the same account
- Useful for changing phones or having your data on multiple devices
IMPORTANT: Local backup (.szon) is different from CSV export. CSV export is only used to share the list with someone who doesn't have the app.
LOCAL BACKUP (all users):
- Saves a file on your device or in the cloud (Google Drive)
- File format: .szon (a special SpesaZen file)
- From Menu > Import/Export > Create copy
CLOUD BACKUP (Premium, free during launch):
- Saves your data online on SpesaZen's servers
- You can restore it on any Android device by signing in with the same account
- Useful for changing phones or having your data on multiple devices
IMPORTANT: Local backup (.szon) is different from CSV export. CSV export is only used to share the list with someone who doesn't have the app.
Come uso SpesaZen su più dispositivi?
With cloud backup you can have your data on multiple Android devices. It's a manual process, not automatic.
ON THE FIRST DEVICE:
1. Create your products and lists
2. From the main screen, tap the cloud icon at the top
3. Tap "Create cloud backup"
ON THE SECOND DEVICE:
1. Install SpesaZen from the Google Play Store
2. Sign in with the SAME account
3. From the main screen, tap the cloud icon
4. Tap "Restore from cloud"
5. Choose the most recent backup
TO UPDATE DATA:
Every time you want to update the other device, repeat: backup on one → restore on the other.
TIP:
Use one device as "main" and the others to view the list. This avoids conflicts.
ON THE FIRST DEVICE:
1. Create your products and lists
2. From the main screen, tap the cloud icon at the top
3. Tap "Create cloud backup"
ON THE SECOND DEVICE:
1. Install SpesaZen from the Google Play Store
2. Sign in with the SAME account
3. From the main screen, tap the cloud icon
4. Tap "Restore from cloud"
5. Choose the most recent backup
TO UPDATE DATA:
Every time you want to update the other device, repeat: backup on one → restore on the other.
TIP:
Use one device as "main" and the others to view the list. This avoids conflicts.
How do I add a product to the list?
To add a product to your shopping list:
1. From the main screen (List), tap the text field at the top where it says "Search or add..."
2. Type the name of the product (e.g., "Milk")
3. As you type, the app suggests products from your personal catalog
4. Press Enter on the keyboard or tap one of the suggestions
The product is added immediately to the list. You can also:
- Tap the camera icon to scan a barcode
- Tap "Add from catalog" to see all your products
- Paste a complete list (one product per line)
Path: List (main screen) > Top search field
1. From the main screen (List), tap the text field at the top where it says "Search or add..."
2. Type the name of the product (e.g., "Milk")
3. As you type, the app suggests products from your personal catalog
4. Press Enter on the keyboard or tap one of the suggestions
The product is added immediately to the list. You can also:
- Tap the camera icon to scan a barcode
- Tap "Add from catalog" to see all your products
- Paste a complete list (one product per line)
Path: List (main screen) > Top search field
How do I edit a product?
To edit an existing product:
1. From the products list, tap the name of the product or tap and hold
2. Select "Edit" from the popup menu
3. In the edit screen you can change:
- Product name
- Personal notes (e.g., preferred brand)
- Quantity
- Barcode
- Assigned supermarket
- Aisle
- Rating (from 1 to 5 stars)
4. Tap "Save" to confirm
Path: List > Tap product > Edit
Alternative: Catalog > Tap product > Edit
1. From the products list, tap the name of the product or tap and hold
2. Select "Edit" from the popup menu
3. In the edit screen you can change:
- Product name
- Personal notes (e.g., preferred brand)
- Quantity
- Barcode
- Assigned supermarket
- Aisle
- Rating (from 1 to 5 stars)
4. Tap "Save" to confirm
Path: List > Tap product > Edit
Alternative: Catalog > Tap product > Edit
How do I delete or archive a product?
There are two ways to remove a product:
DELETE FROM LIST (keep in catalog):
1. From the list, swipe left on the product
2. Tap the trash icon
3. The product is removed from the list but stays in the catalog
DELETE PERMANENTLY:
1. Go to the Catalog (bottom icon)
2. Find the product
3. Tap and hold
4. Select "Delete from catalog"
5. Confirm deletion
The deleted product is moved to "Archived products" for 30 days before being permanently removed.
Deletion path: List > Swipe left > Trash
Permanent path: Catalog > Hold > Delete from catalog
DELETE FROM LIST (keep in catalog):
1. From the list, swipe left on the product
2. Tap the trash icon
3. The product is removed from the list but stays in the catalog
DELETE PERMANENTLY:
1. Go to the Catalog (bottom icon)
2. Find the product
3. Tap and hold
4. Select "Delete from catalog"
5. Confirm deletion
The deleted product is moved to "Archived products" for 30 days before being permanently removed.
Deletion path: List > Swipe left > Trash
Permanent path: Catalog > Hold > Delete from catalog
How do I make a local backup of my data?
To create a local backup of your data:
1. Tap the menu icon (three lines) in the top left
2. Go to "Import/Export"
3. Under the "Local backup" section you'll find options to:
- "Create copy": generates an .szon file with all your data
- "Download backup": saves the file to your device
The .szon file contains:
- All products
- All supermarkets
- All aisles
- All templates
- Loyalty cards
- Settings
To restore:
1. Go to Import/Export
2. Tap "Import from file"
3. Select the .szon file
4. Confirm the import
Path: Menu > Import/Export > Local backup > Create copy
1. Tap the menu icon (three lines) in the top left
2. Go to "Import/Export"
3. Under the "Local backup" section you'll find options to:
- "Create copy": generates an .szon file with all your data
- "Download backup": saves the file to your device
The .szon file contains:
- All products
- All supermarkets
- All aisles
- All templates
- Loyalty cards
- Settings
To restore:
1. Go to Import/Export
2. Tap "Import from file"
3. Select the .szon file
4. Confirm the import
Path: Menu > Import/Export > Local backup > Create copy
How does cloud backup work (Premium)?
Cloud backup allows you to securely save your data online on SpesaZen's servers.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Active SpesaZen Premium subscription
- Signed-in account (not anonymous)
HOW TO CREATE A BACKUP:
1. From the main screen, tap the cloud icon at the top
2. Tap "Create cloud backup"
3. Wait for it to finish
HOW TO RESTORE:
1. Install SpesaZen on a device
2. Sign in with the same account
3. From the main screen, tap the cloud icon
4. Tap "Restore from cloud"
5. Select the most recent backup
Cloud backups are encrypted with AES-256. Only you can read their content.
FOR MULTIPLE DEVICES:
See "How do I use SpesaZen on multiple devices?" in the section above.
Path: Main screen > Cloud icon at the top
REQUIREMENTS:
- Active SpesaZen Premium subscription
- Signed-in account (not anonymous)
HOW TO CREATE A BACKUP:
1. From the main screen, tap the cloud icon at the top
2. Tap "Create cloud backup"
3. Wait for it to finish
HOW TO RESTORE:
1. Install SpesaZen on a device
2. Sign in with the same account
3. From the main screen, tap the cloud icon
4. Tap "Restore from cloud"
5. Select the most recent backup
Cloud backups are encrypted with AES-256. Only you can read their content.
FOR MULTIPLE DEVICES:
See "How do I use SpesaZen on multiple devices?" in the section above.
Path: Main screen > Cloud icon at the top
How do I use the barcode scanner?
To add a product by scanning its barcode:
1. From the main list, tap the camera icon at the top
2. Frame the product's barcode
3. The app automatically searches for the product
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER SCANNING:
- If the product is in your catalog: it gets added to the list
- If the product is in the OpenFoodFacts database: its information (name, brand, Nutri-Score) is shown
- If not found: you can enter the name manually
INFORMATION SHOWN:
- Product name
- Brand
- Nutri-Score (from A to E)
- Eco-Score (environmental impact)
- Nutritional values
Path: List > Camera/barcode icon at the top
1. From the main list, tap the camera icon at the top
2. Frame the product's barcode
3. The app automatically searches for the product
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER SCANNING:
- If the product is in your catalog: it gets added to the list
- If the product is in the OpenFoodFacts database: its information (name, brand, Nutri-Score) is shown
- If not found: you can enter the name manually
INFORMATION SHOWN:
- Product name
- Brand
- Nutri-Score (from A to E)
- Eco-Score (environmental impact)
- Nutritional values
Path: List > Camera/barcode icon at the top
How do I manage supermarkets?
To add, edit, or delete supermarkets:
ADDING A SUPERMARKET:
1. Menu > Stores
2. Tap the "+" button at the bottom right
3. Enter the supermarket's name (e.g., "Central Aldi")
4. Optional: add an address
5. Tap "Add store"
EDITING A SUPERMARKET:
1. Menu > Stores
2. Tap the supermarket you want to edit
3. Change the name or address
4. Tap "Save"
DELETING A SUPERMARKET:
1. Menu > Stores
2. Tap and hold the supermarket
3. Select "Delete store"
4. Confirm
ASSIGNING PRODUCTS TO A SUPERMARKET:
1. From the list or catalog, select a product
2. Tap "Assign to store"
3. Choose the supermarket
Path: Menu > Stores
ADDING A SUPERMARKET:
1. Menu > Stores
2. Tap the "+" button at the bottom right
3. Enter the supermarket's name (e.g., "Central Aldi")
4. Optional: add an address
5. Tap "Add store"
EDITING A SUPERMARKET:
1. Menu > Stores
2. Tap the supermarket you want to edit
3. Change the name or address
4. Tap "Save"
DELETING A SUPERMARKET:
1. Menu > Stores
2. Tap and hold the supermarket
3. Select "Delete store"
4. Confirm
ASSIGNING PRODUCTS TO A SUPERMARKET:
1. From the list or catalog, select a product
2. Tap "Assign to store"
3. Choose the supermarket
Path: Menu > Stores
How do I manage aisles?
Aisles allow you to organize products by category (e.g., Fruit, Dairy, Frozen).
ADDING AN AISLE:
1. Menu > Aisles
2. Tap the "+" button at the bottom right
3. Enter the aisle's name
4. Choose an identifying color
5. Tap "Add aisle"
EDITING AN AISLE:
1. Menu > Aisles
2. Tap the aisle to edit
3. Change the name or color
4. Tap "Save"
DELETING AN AISLE:
1. Menu > Aisles
2. Tap and hold the aisle
3. Select "Delete aisle"
4. Associated products are NOT deleted
ASSIGNING PRODUCTS:
1. Select a product from the list or catalog
2. Tap "Assign to aisle"
3. Choose the aisle
AUTOMATIC SORTING:
When you activate shopping mode, products are automatically sorted by aisle.
Path: Menu > Aisles
ADDING AN AISLE:
1. Menu > Aisles
2. Tap the "+" button at the bottom right
3. Enter the aisle's name
4. Choose an identifying color
5. Tap "Add aisle"
EDITING AN AISLE:
1. Menu > Aisles
2. Tap the aisle to edit
3. Change the name or color
4. Tap "Save"
DELETING AN AISLE:
1. Menu > Aisles
2. Tap and hold the aisle
3. Select "Delete aisle"
4. Associated products are NOT deleted
ASSIGNING PRODUCTS:
1. Select a product from the list or catalog
2. Tap "Assign to aisle"
3. Choose the aisle
AUTOMATIC SORTING:
When you activate shopping mode, products are automatically sorted by aisle.
Path: Menu > Aisles
How do I create and use templates?
Templates are predefined lists you can reuse (e.g., "Weekly groceries", "BBQ", "Breakfast").
CREATING A TEMPLATE:
1. Menu > Templates
2. Tap the "+" button at the bottom right
3. Enter the template's name
4. Add the products you want
5. Tap "Create"
ADDING PRODUCTS TO AN EXISTING TEMPLATE:
1. From the main list, select a product
2. Tap "Add to template"
3. Choose the template
USING A TEMPLATE:
1. Menu > Templates
2. Tap the template you want to use
3. Tap "Use template"
4. Choose whether to add to the existing list or replace it
5. Confirm
DUPLICATING A TEMPLATE:
1. Templates > Tap and hold the template
2. Select "Duplicate"
DELETING A TEMPLATE:
1. Templates > Tap and hold the template
2. Select "Delete template"
Path: Menu > Templates
CREATING A TEMPLATE:
1. Menu > Templates
2. Tap the "+" button at the bottom right
3. Enter the template's name
4. Add the products you want
5. Tap "Create"
ADDING PRODUCTS TO AN EXISTING TEMPLATE:
1. From the main list, select a product
2. Tap "Add to template"
3. Choose the template
USING A TEMPLATE:
1. Menu > Templates
2. Tap the template you want to use
3. Tap "Use template"
4. Choose whether to add to the existing list or replace it
5. Confirm
DUPLICATING A TEMPLATE:
1. Templates > Tap and hold the template
2. Select "Duplicate"
DELETING A TEMPLATE:
1. Templates > Tap and hold the template
2. Select "Delete template"
Path: Menu > Templates
How does shopping mode work?
Shopping mode optimizes the app for when you're at the supermarket.
HOW TO ACTIVATE IT:
1. From the main list, ensure you've added the products to buy
2. Tap the "Shopping mode" button (cart icon) at the top
3. The app enters full-screen mode
WHAT CHANGES:
- Checked products are automatically hidden
- The screen stays always on
- Simplified interface for one-handed use
- You can scan products directly
- You only see products you need to buy
HOW IT WORKS:
1. When you pick up a product, tap the checkbox next to its name
2. The product is moved to the "Completed" section
3. Continue until you've finished shopping
4. At the end, tap "Finish shopping" at the top
AT THE END:
- A summary of your shopping is shown
- Purchased products are marked as "got it"
- The last purchase date is updated for your statistics
Path: List > Shopping mode button (top)
HOW TO ACTIVATE IT:
1. From the main list, ensure you've added the products to buy
2. Tap the "Shopping mode" button (cart icon) at the top
3. The app enters full-screen mode
WHAT CHANGES:
- Checked products are automatically hidden
- The screen stays always on
- Simplified interface for one-handed use
- You can scan products directly
- You only see products you need to buy
HOW IT WORKS:
1. When you pick up a product, tap the checkbox next to its name
2. The product is moved to the "Completed" section
3. Continue until you've finished shopping
4. At the end, tap "Finish shopping" at the top
AT THE END:
- A summary of your shopping is shown
- Purchased products are marked as "got it"
- The last purchase date is updated for your statistics
Path: List > Shopping mode button (top)
Come gestisco le carte fedeltà?
You can save all your loyalty cards in the app and show them at the checkout.
ADDING A CARD:
1. Menu > Settings
2. Scroll down to "Loyalty cards"
3. Tap "Add loyalty card"
4. Enter:
- Store name (e.g., "Tesco")
- Card number (type it or scan it)
- Optional description (e.g., "John's card")
5. Tap "Save"
SCANNING A CARD:
1. While adding, tap the camera icon
2. Frame the card's barcode
3. The number is entered automatically
SHOWING A CARD AT CHECKOUT:
1. Menu > Settings > Loyalty cards
2. Tap the card you want to show
3. The barcode is displayed in full screen
4. Show your phone to the optical reader
DELETING A CARD:
1. Settings > Loyalty cards
2. Tap and hold the card
3. Select "Delete"
Path: Menu > Settings > Loyalty cards
ADDING A CARD:
1. Menu > Settings
2. Scroll down to "Loyalty cards"
3. Tap "Add loyalty card"
4. Enter:
- Store name (e.g., "Tesco")
- Card number (type it or scan it)
- Optional description (e.g., "John's card")
5. Tap "Save"
SCANNING A CARD:
1. While adding, tap the camera icon
2. Frame the card's barcode
3. The number is entered automatically
SHOWING A CARD AT CHECKOUT:
1. Menu > Settings > Loyalty cards
2. Tap the card you want to show
3. The barcode is displayed in full screen
4. Show your phone to the optical reader
DELETING A CARD:
1. Settings > Loyalty cards
2. Tap and hold the card
3. Select "Delete"
Path: Menu > Settings > Loyalty cards
Come importo prodotti da CSV?
You can import products from a CSV file (compatible with Excel, Google Sheets).
REQUIRED FORMAT:
The CSV file must have at least one column with the product name. Other optional fields:
- name (mandatory)
- quantity
- notes
- barcode
- supermarket
- aisle
HOW TO IMPORT:
1. Menu > Import/Export
2. In the "Import" section, tap "From CSV file"
3. Select the file from your device
4. The preview shows how the data will be imported
5. Map the columns if necessary
6. Tap "Import"
IMPORT OPTIONS:
- "Add new only": ignores existing products
- "Add all": imports everything, including duplicates
AFTER IMPORTING:
- New products appear in the catalog
- You can assign them to supermarkets and aisles
Path: Menu > Import/Export > Import from CSV file
REQUIRED FORMAT:
The CSV file must have at least one column with the product name. Other optional fields:
- name (mandatory)
- quantity
- notes
- barcode
- supermarket
- aisle
HOW TO IMPORT:
1. Menu > Import/Export
2. In the "Import" section, tap "From CSV file"
3. Select the file from your device
4. The preview shows how the data will be imported
5. Map the columns if necessary
6. Tap "Import"
IMPORT OPTIONS:
- "Add new only": ignores existing products
- "Add all": imports everything, including duplicates
AFTER IMPORTING:
- New products appear in the catalog
- You can assign them to supermarkets and aisles
Path: Menu > Import/Export > Import from CSV file
Come esporto prodotti in CSV?
You can export all your products in CSV format to use them in Excel or share them.
HOW TO EXPORT:
1. Menu > Import/Export
2. In the "Export" section, tap "Export CSV"
3. Choose what to include:
- Only products in the list
- Only products in the catalog
- Everything
4. Tap "Export"
5. The file is saved to your device
WHAT IS EXPORTED:
- Product name
- Quantity
- Notes
- Barcode
- Assigned supermarket
- Assigned aisle
- Creation date
- Last purchase date
USING THE FILE:
- Open with Excel or Google Sheets
- Share via email or cloud
- Import to another device
Path: Menu > Import/Export > Export CSV
HOW TO EXPORT:
1. Menu > Import/Export
2. In the "Export" section, tap "Export CSV"
3. Choose what to include:
- Only products in the list
- Only products in the catalog
- Everything
4. Tap "Export"
5. The file is saved to your device
WHAT IS EXPORTED:
- Product name
- Quantity
- Notes
- Barcode
- Assigned supermarket
- Assigned aisle
- Creation date
- Last purchase date
USING THE FILE:
- Open with Excel or Google Sheets
- Share via email or cloud
- Import to another device
Path: Menu > Import/Export > Export CSV
Come condivido la lista?
You can share your list with friends and family.
WITH PREMIUM - SHARABLE LINK:
1. From the main list, tap the "Share" icon at the top
2. If you have Premium, you'll see the "Create sharable link" option
3. Tap "Create link"
4. A unique link is generated
5. Share the link via WhatsApp, email, etc.
WHO RECEIVES THE LINK:
- Can view your list
- Can import a COPY of the products
- CANNOT edit your original list
WITHOUT PREMIUM:
1. Tap "Share"
2. Choose "Export as text"
3. The content is copied to your clipboard
4. Paste it wherever you prefer
Path: List > Share icon (top)
WITH PREMIUM - SHARABLE LINK:
1. From the main list, tap the "Share" icon at the top
2. If you have Premium, you'll see the "Create sharable link" option
3. Tap "Create link"
4. A unique link is generated
5. Share the link via WhatsApp, email, etc.
WHO RECEIVES THE LINK:
- Can view your list
- Can import a COPY of the products
- CANNOT edit your original list
WITHOUT PREMIUM:
1. Tap "Share"
2. Choose "Export as text"
3. The content is copied to your clipboard
4. Paste it wherever you prefer
Path: List > Share icon (top)
Come ordino i prodotti nella lista?
Product sorting is completely customizable.
DRAG TO REORDER:
1. From the main list
2. Tap and hold a product
3. Drag to your desired position
4. Release
The order is saved automatically and remembered forever.
FILTERS AND SORTING:
1. Tap the "Filter" icon at the top right
2. You can sort by:
- Custom order (the one you've created)
- Name (A-Z or Z-A)
- Aisle
- Supermarket
- Date added
AUTOMATIC SORTING:
In shopping mode, products are sorted by aisle to follow a logical path through the supermarket.
Path: List > Hold product > Drag
DRAG TO REORDER:
1. From the main list
2. Tap and hold a product
3. Drag to your desired position
4. Release
The order is saved automatically and remembered forever.
FILTERS AND SORTING:
1. Tap the "Filter" icon at the top right
2. You can sort by:
- Custom order (the one you've created)
- Name (A-Z or Z-A)
- Aisle
- Supermarket
- Date added
AUTOMATIC SORTING:
In shopping mode, products are sorted by aisle to follow a logical path through the supermarket.
Path: List > Hold product > Drag
Come funzionano le statistiche acquisti?
Statistics show you your shopping habits.
HOW TO VIEW:
1. Menu > Statistics
WHAT YOU'LL FIND:
MOST PURCHASED PRODUCTS:
- The products you buy most frequently
- How many times you've bought them
- When your last purchase was
DISTRIBUTION BY AISLE:
- Chart of the most purchased aisles
- Percentage of spending by category
PURCHASE HISTORY:
1. Menu > Purchase history
2. See all your past purchases
3. Filter by date, supermarket, product
WHAT IT'S FOR:
- Understanding what you buy most often
- Reminding you of what you might have forgotten
- Optimizing your weekly list
TIP:
The app notifies you if it's been a long time since you last bought a frequent product.
Path: Menu > Statistics
History path: Menu > Purchase history
HOW TO VIEW:
1. Menu > Statistics
WHAT YOU'LL FIND:
MOST PURCHASED PRODUCTS:
- The products you buy most frequently
- How many times you've bought them
- When your last purchase was
DISTRIBUTION BY AISLE:
- Chart of the most purchased aisles
- Percentage of spending by category
PURCHASE HISTORY:
1. Menu > Purchase history
2. See all your past purchases
3. Filter by date, supermarket, product
WHAT IT'S FOR:
- Understanding what you buy most often
- Reminding you of what you might have forgotten
- Optimizing your weekly list
TIP:
The app notifies you if it's been a long time since you last bought a frequent product.
Path: Menu > Statistics
History path: Menu > Purchase history
Come personalizzo l'aspetto dell'app?
You can customize the app's appearance to your liking.
HOW TO ACCESS:
1. Menu > Settings
2. "Appearance" section
THEME:
- Light: white background
- Dark: black background (saves battery)
- System: follows system settings
DYNAMIC COLORS (Android 12+):
If you enable "Dynamic colors", the app adopts colors from your wallpaper.
COLOR PALETTE:
- Choose from several predefined palettes
- The primary color is used for buttons and active elements
FONT SIZE:
- Follows system settings
- You can adjust it from your phone's settings
LANGUAGE:
The app is available in 14 languages. Change the language from your device settings.
Path: Menu > Settings > Appearance
HOW TO ACCESS:
1. Menu > Settings
2. "Appearance" section
THEME:
- Light: white background
- Dark: black background (saves battery)
- System: follows system settings
DYNAMIC COLORS (Android 12+):
If you enable "Dynamic colors", the app adopts colors from your wallpaper.
COLOR PALETTE:
- Choose from several predefined palettes
- The primary color is used for buttons and active elements
FONT SIZE:
- Follows system settings
- You can adjust it from your phone's settings
LANGUAGE:
The app is available in 14 languages. Change the language from your device settings.
Path: Menu > Settings > Appearance
Cosa include SpesaZen Premium?
Premium unlocks SpesaZen's advanced features.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
1. CLOUD BACKUP
- Save your data online
- Restore it on any Android device
- Useful for changing phones or using multiple devices
2. SHARED LIST
- Create sharable links
- Send the list to anyone you want
3. PRIORITY SUPPORT
- Faster responses
- Dedicated channel
LAUNCH OFFER:
During the launch period, all Premium features are included for free. No credit card required.
Path: Menu > Settings > Discover Premium
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
1. CLOUD BACKUP
- Save your data online
- Restore it on any Android device
- Useful for changing phones or using multiple devices
2. SHARED LIST
- Create sharable links
- Send the list to anyone you want
3. PRIORITY SUPPORT
- Faster responses
- Dedicated channel
LAUNCH OFFER:
During the launch period, all Premium features are included for free. No credit card required.
Path: Menu > Settings > Discover Premium
Come creo un account?
Creating a free account allows you to:
- Take cloud backups (with Premium)
- Use your data across multiple devices
- Share your lists
HOW TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT:
1. Menu > Settings
2. Tap "Create account" or "Sign in"
3. Choose the method:
WITH EMAIL:
1. Enter your email
2. Choose a password (or use the magic link)
3. Confirm the email you received
WITH GOOGLE:
1. Tap "Continue with Google"
2. Select your Google account
3. Authorize access
AFTER REGISTRATION:
- The account is free
- Local data is kept
- You can connect multiple devices
NOTE:
You can use the app without an account (offline), but you won't be able to use cloud features.
Path: Menu > Settings > Create account
- Take cloud backups (with Premium)
- Use your data across multiple devices
- Share your lists
HOW TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT:
1. Menu > Settings
2. Tap "Create account" or "Sign in"
3. Choose the method:
WITH EMAIL:
1. Enter your email
2. Choose a password (or use the magic link)
3. Confirm the email you received
WITH GOOGLE:
1. Tap "Continue with Google"
2. Select your Google account
3. Authorize access
AFTER REGISTRATION:
- The account is free
- Local data is kept
- You can connect multiple devices
NOTE:
You can use the app without an account (offline), but you won't be able to use cloud features.
Path: Menu > Settings > Create account
Come elimino il mio account?
To permanently delete your account:
WARNING: This action is IRREVERSIBLE.
HOW TO DELETE:
1. Menu > Settings
2. Go to "Account"
3. Scroll down to "Danger zone"
4. Tap "Delete account"
5. Enter your password to confirm
6. Tap "Permanently delete"
BEFORE DELETING:
You are offered the possibility to:
- Download your data (GDPR)
- Make a local backup
WHAT GETS DELETED:
- All data from the cloud
- All devices are disconnected
- Premium subscription is canceled
- Data cannot be recovered
LOCAL DATA:
Data saved on the device is deleted by uninstalling the app.
Path: Menu > Settings > Account > Delete account
WARNING: This action is IRREVERSIBLE.
HOW TO DELETE:
1. Menu > Settings
2. Go to "Account"
3. Scroll down to "Danger zone"
4. Tap "Delete account"
5. Enter your password to confirm
6. Tap "Permanently delete"
BEFORE DELETING:
You are offered the possibility to:
- Download your data (GDPR)
- Make a local backup
WHAT GETS DELETED:
- All data from the cloud
- All devices are disconnected
- Premium subscription is canceled
- Data cannot be recovered
LOCAL DATA:
Data saved on the device is deleted by uninstalling the app.
Path: Menu > Settings > Account > Delete account
Come attivo il blocco app con biometria?
Protect access to the app with your fingerprint or facial recognition.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Mobile device with a biometric sensor
- Biometrics configured in device settings
HOW TO ACTIVATE:
1. Menu > Settings
2. "Security" section
3. Toggle "App lock"
AVAILABLE OPTIONS:
WHEN TO LOCK:
- "Never": lock disabled
- "When opening the app": every time you launch the app
- "After interval": locks after X minutes of inactivity
LOCK INTERVAL:
- 1 minute
- 5 minutes
- 15 minutes
- 30 minutes
HOW IT WORKS:
When active, opening the app prompts you to authenticate with your fingerprint or face.
DISABLING:
Go back to Settings > Security > App lock and turn it off.
Path: Menu > Settings > Security > App lock
REQUIREMENTS:
- Mobile device with a biometric sensor
- Biometrics configured in device settings
HOW TO ACTIVATE:
1. Menu > Settings
2. "Security" section
3. Toggle "App lock"
AVAILABLE OPTIONS:
WHEN TO LOCK:
- "Never": lock disabled
- "When opening the app": every time you launch the app
- "After interval": locks after X minutes of inactivity
LOCK INTERVAL:
- 1 minute
- 5 minutes
- 15 minutes
- 30 minutes
HOW IT WORKS:
When active, opening the app prompts you to authenticate with your fingerprint or face.
DISABLING:
Go back to Settings > Security > App lock and turn it off.
Path: Menu > Settings > Security > App lock
Come reimposto l'app e cancello tutti i dati?
To delete all data and start from scratch:
WARNING: This action deletes ALL local data.
HOW TO RESET:
1. Menu > Settings
2. Scroll down to "Danger zone"
3. Tap "Delete all data"
4. You'll be asked if you want to make a backup first
5. Confirm by typing "DELETE"
6. The app gets reset
WHAT IS DELETED:
- All products
- All supermarkets
- All aisles
- All templates
- All loyalty cards
- Purchase history
- Settings
WHAT IS NOT DELETED:
- Your account (if you have one)
- Data in the cloud (if you have Premium)
- Saved cloud backups
AFTER RESET:
- The app restarts
- The initial onboarding is shown
- You can import a backup if you have one
Path: Menu > Settings > Danger zone > Delete all data
WARNING: This action deletes ALL local data.
HOW TO RESET:
1. Menu > Settings
2. Scroll down to "Danger zone"
3. Tap "Delete all data"
4. You'll be asked if you want to make a backup first
5. Confirm by typing "DELETE"
6. The app gets reset
WHAT IS DELETED:
- All products
- All supermarkets
- All aisles
- All templates
- All loyalty cards
- Purchase history
- Settings
WHAT IS NOT DELETED:
- Your account (if you have one)
- Data in the cloud (if you have Premium)
- Saved cloud backups
AFTER RESET:
- The app restarts
- The initial onboarding is shown
- You can import a backup if you have one
Path: Menu > Settings > Danger zone > Delete all data
Posso usare l'app senza internet?
SpesaZen works fully offline.
WHAT WORKS OFFLINE:
- Adding products
- Editing products
- Deleting products
- Creating and using templates
- Managing supermarkets and aisles
- Shopping mode
- Statistics
- Local backup
WHAT DOES NOT WORK OFFLINE:
- Cloud backup
- Barcode scanner (online search)
- Sharing list via link
HOW IT WORKS:
1. All data is saved locally on your device
2. No internet needed for basic operations
3. When you have internet, you can perform cloud backup/restore (manually)
Path: Works everywhere, always
WHAT WORKS OFFLINE:
- Adding products
- Editing products
- Deleting products
- Creating and using templates
- Managing supermarkets and aisles
- Shopping mode
- Statistics
- Local backup
WHAT DOES NOT WORK OFFLINE:
- Cloud backup
- Barcode scanner (online search)
- Sharing list via link
HOW IT WORKS:
1. All data is saved locally on your device
2. No internet needed for basic operations
3. When you have internet, you can perform cloud backup/restore (manually)
Path: Works everywhere, always
Come uso il catalogo?
The catalog contains all the products you have ever used.
HOW TO ACCESS:
1. Tap "Catalog" in the bottom bar
VIEWING:
The catalog has three tabs:
- "All": all products
- "In list": products currently in your shopping list
- "Not in list": available products not currently in your list
ADDING FROM CATALOG:
1. Find the product (search or scroll)
2. Tap the product
3. Select "Add to list"
ADVANCED FILTERS:
1. Tap "Filters" at the top
2. Filter by:
- Supermarket
- Aisle
- Status (in list/not in list)
- Last purchase date
- Rating
EDITING MULTIPLE PRODUCTS:
1. Tap and hold a product to select it
2. Tap other products to select them
3. Use the actions at the bottom to edit them all together
Path: Bottom bar > Catalog
HOW TO ACCESS:
1. Tap "Catalog" in the bottom bar
VIEWING:
The catalog has three tabs:
- "All": all products
- "In list": products currently in your shopping list
- "Not in list": available products not currently in your list
ADDING FROM CATALOG:
1. Find the product (search or scroll)
2. Tap the product
3. Select "Add to list"
ADVANCED FILTERS:
1. Tap "Filters" at the top
2. Filter by:
- Supermarket
- Aisle
- Status (in list/not in list)
- Last purchase date
- Rating
EDITING MULTIPLE PRODUCTS:
1. Tap and hold a product to select it
2. Tap other products to select them
3. Use the actions at the bottom to edit them all together
Path: Bottom bar > Catalog
Come funzionano Nutri-Score e le informazioni nutrizionali?
When you scan a product, the app shows nutritional information.
HOW TO VIEW:
1. Scan a barcode
2. If the product is in OpenFoodFacts, you'll see the info
NUTRI-SCORE:
Rating from A to E:
- A: Very good nutritional quality (green)
- B: Good (light green)
- C: Medium (yellow)
- D: Low (orange)
- E: Very low (red)
ECO-SCORE:
Environmental impact of the product:
- A: Very low impact
- B: Low impact
- C: Moderate impact
- D: High impact
- E: Very high impact
OTHER INFORMATION:
- Calories
- Fat, carbohydrates, protein
- Ingredients (when available)
- Additives
SOURCE:
Data comes from OpenFoodFacts, a free database with millions of products.
Path: List > Scan barcode > View information
HOW TO VIEW:
1. Scan a barcode
2. If the product is in OpenFoodFacts, you'll see the info
NUTRI-SCORE:
Rating from A to E:
- A: Very good nutritional quality (green)
- B: Good (light green)
- C: Medium (yellow)
- D: Low (orange)
- E: Very low (red)
ECO-SCORE:
Environmental impact of the product:
- A: Very low impact
- B: Low impact
- C: Moderate impact
- D: High impact
- E: Very high impact
OTHER INFORMATION:
- Calories
- Fat, carbohydrates, protein
- Ingredients (when available)
- Additives
SOURCE:
Data comes from OpenFoodFacts, a free database with millions of products.
Path: List > Scan barcode > View information
Come cambio mercato o regione?
The market determines product suggestions and default aisles.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN CHANGING MARKET:
- Current aisles are archived
- Products remain but without an aisle
- The new market's aisles are created
- Returning to the old market restores its aisles
HOW TO CHANGE:
1. Menu > Settings
2. Scroll down to "Market"
3. Tap "Change market"
4. Select the new market from the list
5. Read the warning and confirm
AVAILABLE MARKETS:
The app supports 21 regional markets:
Italy, Germany, Austria, Spain, Mexico, France, Canada, Netherlands, Brazil, Japan, Korea, Turkey, Poland, Taiwan, Sweden, UK, USA, Australia, South Africa, India
WHY CHANGE:
- Moving to another country
- More relevant product suggestions
- Aisles tailored to local supermarkets
Path: Menu > Settings > Change market
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN CHANGING MARKET:
- Current aisles are archived
- Products remain but without an aisle
- The new market's aisles are created
- Returning to the old market restores its aisles
HOW TO CHANGE:
1. Menu > Settings
2. Scroll down to "Market"
3. Tap "Change market"
4. Select the new market from the list
5. Read the warning and confirm
AVAILABLE MARKETS:
The app supports 21 regional markets:
Italy, Germany, Austria, Spain, Mexico, France, Canada, Netherlands, Brazil, Japan, Korea, Turkey, Poland, Taiwan, Sweden, UK, USA, Australia, South Africa, India
WHY CHANGE:
- Moving to another country
- More relevant product suggestions
- Aisles tailored to local supermarkets
Path: Menu > Settings > Change market
Come recupero i prodotti archiviati?
Products deleted from the catalog are archived for 30 days.
HOW TO ACCESS:
1. Menu > Import/Export
2. Tap "Archived products"
WHAT YOU'LL FIND:
- Products deleted in the last 30 days
- Deletion date
- Days remaining before permanent deletion
RESTORING A PRODUCT:
1. Find the product in the list
2. Tap the product
3. Select "Restore"
4. The product returns to the catalog
PERMANENTLY DELETING:
1. Tap the product
2. Select "Permanently delete"
3. Confirm
AUTOMATIC DELETION:
After 30 days, archived products are permanently deleted without the possibility of recovery.
Path: Menu > Import/Export > Archived products
HOW TO ACCESS:
1. Menu > Import/Export
2. Tap "Archived products"
WHAT YOU'LL FIND:
- Products deleted in the last 30 days
- Deletion date
- Days remaining before permanent deletion
RESTORING A PRODUCT:
1. Find the product in the list
2. Tap the product
3. Select "Restore"
4. The product returns to the catalog
PERMANENTLY DELETING:
1. Tap the product
2. Select "Permanently delete"
3. Confirm
AUTOMATIC DELETION:
After 30 days, archived products are permanently deleted without the possibility of recovery.
Path: Menu > Import/Export > Archived products
Come seleziono più prodotti insieme?
You can select multiple products to edit or move them together.
HOW TO SELECT:
1. Tap and hold a product
2. The product is selected (blue check)
3. Tap other products to add them to the selection
AVAILABLE ACTIONS:
With multiple products selected, you'll see a bottom bar with:
- Assign to aisle
- Assign to supermarket
- Add to template
- Delete
- Deselect all
CANCELING SELECTION:
- Tap "Cancel selection" at the bottom
- Or tap outside the selection
- Or press the Back button
Path: List or Catalog > Tap and hold product
HOW TO SELECT:
1. Tap and hold a product
2. The product is selected (blue check)
3. Tap other products to add them to the selection
AVAILABLE ACTIONS:
With multiple products selected, you'll see a bottom bar with:
- Assign to aisle
- Assign to supermarket
- Add to template
- Delete
- Deselect all
CANCELING SELECTION:
- Tap "Cancel selection" at the bottom
- Or tap outside the selection
- Or press the Back button
Path: List or Catalog > Tap and hold product
Come gestisco i dispositivi collegati?
You can see and manage all devices connected to your account.
REQUIREMENTS:
- SpesaZen Premium
- Signed-in account
HOW TO VIEW:
1. Menu > Account
2. Tap "Linked devices"
WHAT YOU'LL SEE:
- List of all connected devices
- Device name
- Last access date
- Indication of the current device
DISCONNECTING A DEVICE:
1. In the list, find the device to disconnect
2. Tap the disconnect icon
3. Confirm
4. The device will be disconnected and will need to sign in again
CUSTOMIZING THE NAME:
1. Tap the device (only the current one)
2. Enter a recognizable name (e.g., "John's iPhone")
3. The name is saved and shown in the list
Path: Menu > Account > Linked devices
REQUIREMENTS:
- SpesaZen Premium
- Signed-in account
HOW TO VIEW:
1. Menu > Account
2. Tap "Linked devices"
WHAT YOU'LL SEE:
- List of all connected devices
- Device name
- Last access date
- Indication of the current device
DISCONNECTING A DEVICE:
1. In the list, find the device to disconnect
2. Tap the disconnect icon
3. Confirm
4. The device will be disconnected and will need to sign in again
CUSTOMIZING THE NAME:
1. Tap the device (only the current one)
2. Enter a recognizable name (e.g., "John's iPhone")
3. The name is saved and shown in the list
Path: Menu > Account > Linked devices
Come funziona la cronologia acquisti?
The history shows all your past shopping sessions.
HOW TO VIEW:
1. Menu > Purchase history
WHAT YOU'LL SEE:
Shopping sessions are grouped by:
- Purchase date
- Supermarket
- Number of products bought
EXPANDING A SESSION:
1. Tap on the session
2. See all products bought that time
3. For each product: name, quantity, price (if available)
RE-ADDING PRODUCTS:
1. Expand a session
2. Tap "Add to list" next to a product
3. The product is added to the current list
ADDING THE ENTIRE SESSION:
1. Tap "Add all" on the session
2. All products are added to the list
DIFFERENCE FROM STATISTICS:
- History: detailed list of every shopping trip
- Statistics: aggregated analysis of habits
Path: Menu > Purchase history
HOW TO VIEW:
1. Menu > Purchase history
WHAT YOU'LL SEE:
Shopping sessions are grouped by:
- Purchase date
- Supermarket
- Number of products bought
EXPANDING A SESSION:
1. Tap on the session
2. See all products bought that time
3. For each product: name, quantity, price (if available)
RE-ADDING PRODUCTS:
1. Expand a session
2. Tap "Add to list" next to a product
3. The product is added to the current list
ADDING THE ENTIRE SESSION:
1. Tap "Add all" on the session
2. All products are added to the list
DIFFERENCE FROM STATISTICS:
- History: detailed list of every shopping trip
- Statistics: aggregated analysis of habits
Path: Menu > Purchase history
Come uso i filtri avanzati del catalogo?
Advanced filters allow you to find specific products in the catalog.
HOW TO ACCESS:
1. Catalog > Tap "Product filters" at the top
AVAILABLE FILTERS:
RATING:
- Filter by number of stars (1-5)
- Useful for finding products you liked
SUPERMARKET:
- Show only products from a specific store
- Useful when shopping at a specific supermarket
AISLE:
- Filter by category (Fruit, Dairy, etc.)
PURCHASE STATUS:
- Never purchased
- Purchased in the last week
- Purchased in the last month
- Purchased more than a month ago
SEARCH IN NOTES:
- Search text in the personal notes of products
- Useful for finding products with specific annotations
SAVING A FILTER:
1. Set the desired filters
2. Tap "Save filter"
3. Give the filter a name
4. The saved filter appears in the list of quick filters
APPLYING SAVED FILTER:
Tap the filter's name in the top bar.
Path: Catalog > Product filters
HOW TO ACCESS:
1. Catalog > Tap "Product filters" at the top
AVAILABLE FILTERS:
RATING:
- Filter by number of stars (1-5)
- Useful for finding products you liked
SUPERMARKET:
- Show only products from a specific store
- Useful when shopping at a specific supermarket
AISLE:
- Filter by category (Fruit, Dairy, etc.)
PURCHASE STATUS:
- Never purchased
- Purchased in the last week
- Purchased in the last month
- Purchased more than a month ago
SEARCH IN NOTES:
- Search text in the personal notes of products
- Useful for finding products with specific annotations
SAVING A FILTER:
1. Set the desired filters
2. Tap "Save filter"
3. Give the filter a name
4. The saved filter appears in the list of quick filters
APPLYING SAVED FILTER:
Tap the filter's name in the top bar.
Path: Catalog > Product filters
Come consulto il registro attività?
The activity log shows information about your account and recent devices.
HOW TO VIEW:
1. Menu > Account
2. Tap "Activity log"
WHAT YOU'LL FIND:
ACCOUNT SECTION:
- Email address
- Account status (authenticated/anonymous)
- Plan type (Free/Premium)
RECENT DEVICES SECTION:
- List of devices that have used the account
- Device name
- Last access date
- Platform (Android)
WHAT IT'S FOR:
- Verifying there are no unauthorized logins
- Checking when you used the account from other devices
- Monitoring your account activity
UPDATING:
Pull down to refresh the list.
Path: Menu > Account > Activity log
HOW TO VIEW:
1. Menu > Account
2. Tap "Activity log"
WHAT YOU'LL FIND:
ACCOUNT SECTION:
- Email address
- Account status (authenticated/anonymous)
- Plan type (Free/Premium)
RECENT DEVICES SECTION:
- List of devices that have used the account
- Device name
- Last access date
- Platform (Android)
WHAT IT'S FOR:
- Verifying there are no unauthorized logins
- Checking when you used the account from other devices
- Monitoring your account activity
UPDATING:
Pull down to refresh the list.
Path: Menu > Account > Activity log
Come personalizzo il nome del dispositivo?
You can give your device a custom name to easily recognize it.
WHY CUSTOMIZE:
- Easily recognize the device in the linked devices list
- Identify which device you made changes from
- Manage family devices more easily
HOW TO CUSTOMIZE:
1. Menu > Account
2. Tap "Device name"
3. Enter a recognizable name (e.g., "John's iPhone", "Office PC")
4. Tap "Save"
TIPS:
- Use descriptive, non-generic names
- Include the owner if you share the account
- Indicate the location if you have multiple devices
WHERE IT'S DISPLAYED:
- In the linked devices list
- In the activity log
- In cloud backups
RESTORING DEFAULT NAME:
1. Go to Device name
2. Clear the custom name
3. The system name will be used
Path: Menu > Account > Device name
WHY CUSTOMIZE:
- Easily recognize the device in the linked devices list
- Identify which device you made changes from
- Manage family devices more easily
HOW TO CUSTOMIZE:
1. Menu > Account
2. Tap "Device name"
3. Enter a recognizable name (e.g., "John's iPhone", "Office PC")
4. Tap "Save"
TIPS:
- Use descriptive, non-generic names
- Include the owner if you share the account
- Indicate the location if you have multiple devices
WHERE IT'S DISPLAYED:
- In the linked devices list
- In the activity log
- In cloud backups
RESTORING DEFAULT NAME:
1. Go to Device name
2. Clear the custom name
3. The system name will be used
Path: Menu > Account > Device name
Come cambio o imposto la password?
You can change your account password or set one if you signed up with Google.
CHANGING PASSWORD:
1. Menu > Account
2. Tap "Change password"
3. Enter your current password
4. Enter your new password (minimum 8 characters)
5. Confirm your new password
6. Tap "Save"
SETTING A PASSWORD (Google account):
If you created your account with Google and want to be able to sign in with email/password too:
1. Menu > Account
2. Tap "Set password"
3. Enter your new password
4. You can now sign in with email + password
PASSWORD REQUIREMENTS:
- At least 8 characters
- Recommended: uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols
AFTER CHANGING:
- The new password is active immediately
- On other devices you will need to sign in again
FORGOT PASSWORD:
See "Password recovery" on the login screen.
Path: Menu > Account > Change password
CHANGING PASSWORD:
1. Menu > Account
2. Tap "Change password"
3. Enter your current password
4. Enter your new password (minimum 8 characters)
5. Confirm your new password
6. Tap "Save"
SETTING A PASSWORD (Google account):
If you created your account with Google and want to be able to sign in with email/password too:
1. Menu > Account
2. Tap "Set password"
3. Enter your new password
4. You can now sign in with email + password
PASSWORD REQUIREMENTS:
- At least 8 characters
- Recommended: uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols
AFTER CHANGING:
- The new password is active immediately
- On other devices you will need to sign in again
FORGOT PASSWORD:
See "Password recovery" on the login screen.
Path: Menu > Account > Change password
Come scarico i miei dati (GDPR)?
You have the right to download all data associated with your account.
HOW TO REQUEST:
1. Menu > Account
2. Scroll down to "Data and privacy"
3. Tap "Download your data (GDPR)"
4. Confirm the request
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
- Account data (email, creation date)
- Session logs
- Subscription status
- Cloud backups (if present)
WAITING TIME:
- Preparing the data takes a few minutes
- You will receive a notification when it's ready
- The file will be available for 7 days
FORMAT:
- ZIP file containing JSON files
- Readable with any text editor
- You can open it with Excel or Google Sheets
NOTE:
Local data on the device is NOT included. For that, use "Export CSV" or "Local backup".
Path: Menu > Account > Download your data
HOW TO REQUEST:
1. Menu > Account
2. Scroll down to "Data and privacy"
3. Tap "Download your data (GDPR)"
4. Confirm the request
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
- Account data (email, creation date)
- Session logs
- Subscription status
- Cloud backups (if present)
WAITING TIME:
- Preparing the data takes a few minutes
- You will receive a notification when it's ready
- The file will be available for 7 days
FORMAT:
- ZIP file containing JSON files
- Readable with any text editor
- You can open it with Excel or Google Sheets
NOTE:
Local data on the device is NOT included. For that, use "Export CSV" or "Local backup".
Path: Menu > Account > Download your data
Quali campi sono disponibili per i prodotti?
Each product can have several optional fields.
MAIN FIELDS:
NAME (mandatory):
- The name of the product
- Used for searching and suggestions
QUANTITY:
- Number of units to buy
- Default: 1
NOTES:
- Personal annotations
- Example: "Coop brand", "only if on sale"
- Visible only to you
BARCODE:
- The product's EAN code
- Enables automatic recognition
- You can scan or type it
SUPERMARKET:
- The store where you buy this product
- Useful for filtering the list by store
AISLE:
- The category (Fruit, Dairy, etc.)
- Used for sorting in shopping mode
RATING (1-5 stars):
- Your judgment on the product
- Useful to remember what you liked
- Filterable in the catalog
HOW TO EDIT:
1. Tap the product
2. Select "Edit"
3. Fill in desired fields
4. Tap "Save"
Path: List or Catalog > Tap product > Edit
MAIN FIELDS:
NAME (mandatory):
- The name of the product
- Used for searching and suggestions
QUANTITY:
- Number of units to buy
- Default: 1
NOTES:
- Personal annotations
- Example: "Coop brand", "only if on sale"
- Visible only to you
BARCODE:
- The product's EAN code
- Enables automatic recognition
- You can scan or type it
SUPERMARKET:
- The store where you buy this product
- Useful for filtering the list by store
AISLE:
- The category (Fruit, Dairy, etc.)
- Used for sorting in shopping mode
RATING (1-5 stars):
- Your judgment on the product
- Useful to remember what you liked
- Filterable in the catalog
HOW TO EDIT:
1. Tap the product
2. Select "Edit"
3. Fill in desired fields
4. Tap "Save"
Path: List or Catalog > Tap product > Edit
Come funzionano le statistiche sulle mie abitudini?
The "Your habits" screen shows you personalized analytics.
HOW TO VIEW:
1. Menu > Statistics
WHAT YOU'LL FIND:
TOP 10 PRODUCTS:
- Products you buy most often
- From the last 90 days
- Showing how many times you bought them
DISTRIBUTION BY AISLE:
- Pie chart of categories
- Based on purchases from the last 30 days
- See where you spend the most
REORDER ESTIMATION:
For regularly purchased products:
- Shows how much time has passed
- Indicates if it might be time to buy them again
ADDING TO LIST:
1. Tap a product in the list
2. Tap "Add to list"
3. The product is added immediately
UPDATING:
Pull down to refresh statistics.
PRIVACY:
All calculations are done locally on your device. No data is sent online.
Path: Menu > Statistics
HOW TO VIEW:
1. Menu > Statistics
WHAT YOU'LL FIND:
TOP 10 PRODUCTS:
- Products you buy most often
- From the last 90 days
- Showing how many times you bought them
DISTRIBUTION BY AISLE:
- Pie chart of categories
- Based on purchases from the last 30 days
- See where you spend the most
REORDER ESTIMATION:
For regularly purchased products:
- Shows how much time has passed
- Indicates if it might be time to buy them again
ADDING TO LIST:
1. Tap a product in the list
2. Tap "Add to list"
3. The product is added immediately
UPDATING:
Pull down to refresh statistics.
PRIVACY:
All calculations are done locally on your device. No data is sent online.
Path: Menu > Statistics
Come recupero la password?
If you forgot your password, you can reset it via email.
HOW TO RECOVER:
1. From the login screen
2. Tap "Forgot password?"
3. Enter your email address
4. Tap "Send code"
5. You'll receive an email with a verification code
6. Enter the code in the app
7. Set the new password
IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE THE EMAIL:
1. Check your spam folder
2. Verify you entered the correct email
3. Wait a few minutes
4. Request a new code
GOOGLE ACCOUNT:
If you created your account with Google:
- You don't have a SpesaZen password
- Always sign in with Google
- You can set a password from Account > Set password
EXPIRED CODE:
The code is valid for 1 hour. After that, request a new one.
Path: Login > Forgot password?
HOW TO RECOVER:
1. From the login screen
2. Tap "Forgot password?"
3. Enter your email address
4. Tap "Send code"
5. You'll receive an email with a verification code
6. Enter the code in the app
7. Set the new password
IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE THE EMAIL:
1. Check your spam folder
2. Verify you entered the correct email
3. Wait a few minutes
4. Request a new code
GOOGLE ACCOUNT:
If you created your account with Google:
- You don't have a SpesaZen password
- Always sign in with Google
- You can set a password from Account > Set password
EXPIRED CODE:
The code is valid for 1 hour. After that, request a new one.
Path: Login > Forgot password?
Come accedo al mio account?
To sign in to your SpesaZen account:
WITH EMAIL AND PASSWORD:
1. Open the app
2. If you have an account, tap "Sign in"
3. Enter email and password
4. Tap "Sign in"
WITH GOOGLE:
1. From the login screen
2. Tap "Continue with Google"
3. Select your Google account
4. Authorize access
WITH MAGIC LINK:
1. From the login screen
2. Choose "Sign in with link"
3. Enter your email
4. You'll receive an email with the sign-in link
5. Click the link to sign in automatically
AFTER SIGN IN:
- You can do cloud backup and restore (if Premium)
- The device is added to your account
- Activity is recorded in the log
SIGN IN PROBLEMS:
- Forgot password: use "Forgot password?"
- Unverified email: check your inbox
- Account doesn't exist: create a new account
Path: Open app > Sign in
WITH EMAIL AND PASSWORD:
1. Open the app
2. If you have an account, tap "Sign in"
3. Enter email and password
4. Tap "Sign in"
WITH GOOGLE:
1. From the login screen
2. Tap "Continue with Google"
3. Select your Google account
4. Authorize access
WITH MAGIC LINK:
1. From the login screen
2. Choose "Sign in with link"
3. Enter your email
4. You'll receive an email with the sign-in link
5. Click the link to sign in automatically
AFTER SIGN IN:
- You can do cloud backup and restore (if Premium)
- The device is added to your account
- Activity is recorded in the log
SIGN IN PROBLEMS:
- Forgot password: use "Forgot password?"
- Unverified email: check your inbox
- Account doesn't exist: create a new account
Path: Open app > Sign in
Come mi disconnetto dall'account?
To sign out of your account:
HOW TO SIGN OUT:
1. Menu > Settings
2. Scroll to the bottom
3. Tap "Sign out"
4. Confirm
WHAT HAPPENS:
- You are disconnected from the account
- Local data remains on the device
- Cloud backup is no longer accessible
- To access again, you will need to sign in
DATA AFTER SIGN OUT:
- Data on the device remains
- Cloud backups are not deleted
- Local purchase history remains available
YOU WON'T LOSE:
- Products in the catalog
- Lists and templates
- Supermarkets and aisles
- Loyalty cards
SIGNING BACK IN:
You can sign back in at any time with the same credentials and find all your data.
Path: Menu > Settings > Sign out
HOW TO SIGN OUT:
1. Menu > Settings
2. Scroll to the bottom
3. Tap "Sign out"
4. Confirm
WHAT HAPPENS:
- You are disconnected from the account
- Local data remains on the device
- Cloud backup is no longer accessible
- To access again, you will need to sign in
DATA AFTER SIGN OUT:
- Data on the device remains
- Cloud backups are not deleted
- Local purchase history remains available
YOU WON'T LOSE:
- Products in the catalog
- Lists and templates
- Supermarkets and aisles
- Loyalty cards
SIGNING BACK IN:
You can sign back in at any time with the same credentials and find all your data.
Path: Menu > Settings > Sign out
Come rimuovo i prodotti duplicati?
If you have duplicate products in the catalog, you can automatically remove them.
HOW IT WORKS:
The app searches for products with the same name in the same supermarket and merges them, keeping the most recent data.
HOW TO USE:
1. Menu > Settings
2. "Data and privacy" section
3. Tap "Remove duplicates"
4. The app searches for duplicates
5. Confirm the removal
WHAT IS DONE:
- Products with identical empty names are merged
- Data (notes, barcode, aisle) from the most recent is kept
- Purchase history is preserved
WHEN TO USE IT:
- After CSV imports
- If you added the same product multiple times
- To clean up the catalog
Path: Menu > Settings > Data and privacy > Remove duplicates
HOW IT WORKS:
The app searches for products with the same name in the same supermarket and merges them, keeping the most recent data.
HOW TO USE:
1. Menu > Settings
2. "Data and privacy" section
3. Tap "Remove duplicates"
4. The app searches for duplicates
5. Confirm the removal
WHAT IS DONE:
- Products with identical empty names are merged
- Data (notes, barcode, aisle) from the most recent is kept
- Purchase history is preserved
WHEN TO USE IT:
- After CSV imports
- If you added the same product multiple times
- To clean up the catalog
Path: Menu > Settings > Data and privacy > Remove duplicates
Come funzionano i report errori automatici?
The app can automatically send anonymous crash and error reports.
WHAT IT'S FOR:
- Helps developers fix bugs
- Improves app stability
- No personal data is sent
HOW TO MANAGE:
1. Menu > Settings
2. "Data and privacy" section
3. Find "Send error reports"
4. Toggle on or off
WHAT IS SENT:
- Error type
- Device model
- App version
- Operating system version
WHAT IS NOT SENT:
- Your products
- Your lists
- Personal data
- Email or account
NOTE:
After toggling off, restart the app to fully apply the change.
Path: Menu > Settings > Data and privacy > Send error reports
WHAT IT'S FOR:
- Helps developers fix bugs
- Improves app stability
- No personal data is sent
HOW TO MANAGE:
1. Menu > Settings
2. "Data and privacy" section
3. Find "Send error reports"
4. Toggle on or off
WHAT IS SENT:
- Error type
- Device model
- App version
- Operating system version
WHAT IS NOT SENT:
- Your products
- Your lists
- Personal data
- Email or account
NOTE:
After toggling off, restart the app to fully apply the change.
Path: Menu > Settings > Data and privacy > Send error reports
Come cambio la dimensione del testo?
You can enlarge or shrink the app's text.
HOW TO CHANGE:
1. Menu > Settings
2. "Appearance" section
3. Find "Text size"
4. Use the slider to adjust
AVAILABLE VALUES:
- From 80% (smallest)
- To 140% (largest)
- Default: 100%
WHERE IT APPLIES:
- All app text
- Product names
- Menus and buttons
- Doesn't affect images and icons
TIP:
If you have vision problems, try 120% or 130%.
Path: Menu > Settings > Appearance > Text size
HOW TO CHANGE:
1. Menu > Settings
2. "Appearance" section
3. Find "Text size"
4. Use the slider to adjust
AVAILABLE VALUES:
- From 80% (smallest)
- To 140% (largest)
- Default: 100%
WHERE IT APPLIES:
- All app text
- Product names
- Menus and buttons
- Doesn't affect images and icons
TIP:
If you have vision problems, try 120% or 130%.
Path: Menu > Settings > Appearance > Text size
Come attivo il feedback aptico (vibrazione)?
The app can vibrate slightly when you tap elements.
HOW TO MANAGE:
1. Menu > Settings
2. "Appearance" section
3. Find "Haptic feedback"
4. Toggle on or off
WHEN IT VIBRATES:
- Tapping interactive elements
- Drag and drop
- Completed operations
- Errors
WHY ENABLE IT:
- Tactile confirmation of actions
- More engaging experience
- Useful in noisy environments
WHY DISABLE IT:
- Save battery (minimal effect)
- Personal preference
- Device without a vibrator motor
Available only on mobile (Android).
Path: Menu > Settings > Appearance > Haptic feedback
HOW TO MANAGE:
1. Menu > Settings
2. "Appearance" section
3. Find "Haptic feedback"
4. Toggle on or off
WHEN IT VIBRATES:
- Tapping interactive elements
- Drag and drop
- Completed operations
- Errors
WHY ENABLE IT:
- Tactile confirmation of actions
- More engaging experience
- Useful in noisy environments
WHY DISABLE IT:
- Save battery (minimal effect)
- Personal preference
- Device without a vibrator motor
Available only on mobile (Android).
Path: Menu > Settings > Appearance > Haptic feedback
Come invio feedback o segnalo bug?
You can send suggestions or report problems directly from the app.
HOW TO SEND:
1. Menu > Settings
2. Tap "Send feedback"
3. Describe the problem or suggestion
4. Optional: leave your email for a reply
5. Tap "Send"
WHAT TO INCLUDE:
- Clear description of the problem
- Steps to reproduce the bug
- What you expected to happen
- Screenshots (if possible, describe them)
AUTOMATIC INFO:
Automatically attached:
- Device model
- App version
- System version
REPLY:
If you leave your email, you might get a reply from the team.
Path: Menu > Settings > Send feedback
HOW TO SEND:
1. Menu > Settings
2. Tap "Send feedback"
3. Describe the problem or suggestion
4. Optional: leave your email for a reply
5. Tap "Send"
WHAT TO INCLUDE:
- Clear description of the problem
- Steps to reproduce the bug
- What you expected to happen
- Screenshots (if possible, describe them)
AUTOMATIC INFO:
Automatically attached:
- Device model
- App version
- System version
REPLY:
If you leave your email, you might get a reply from the team.
Path: Menu > Settings > Send feedback
Qual è la differenza tra esportazione CSV e download dati?
These are two different things with different purposes:
CSV EXPORT (for personal backup):
- Saves your products in a CSV file
- You can open it with Excel or Google Sheets
- You can re-import it into the app if you change phones
- Always available, even offline
- Found in: Menu > Import/Export > Export CSV
DOWNLOAD DATA (for legal/GDPR):
- Downloads ALL your data from the server (account, backups, preferences)
- Only serves to have a copy of your data for legal reasons
- CANNOT be re-imported into the app
- Requires an account and internet connection
- Found in: Menu > Account > Download your data
FOR PERSONAL BACKUP: always use CSV!
CSV EXPORT (for personal backup):
- Saves your products in a CSV file
- You can open it with Excel or Google Sheets
- You can re-import it into the app if you change phones
- Always available, even offline
- Found in: Menu > Import/Export > Export CSV
DOWNLOAD DATA (for legal/GDPR):
- Downloads ALL your data from the server (account, backups, preferences)
- Only serves to have a copy of your data for legal reasons
- CANNOT be re-imported into the app
- Requires an account and internet connection
- Found in: Menu > Account > Download your data
FOR PERSONAL BACKUP: always use CSV!
Cosa succede se cambio paese o mercato?
You can change your country in the settings. Here's what happens:
WHEN YOU CHANGE COUNTRY:
- Aisles from the old country are hidden (not deleted)
- The new country's aisles are created
- All your products remain, but some might appear "without an aisle"
IF YOU GO BACK TO THE PREVIOUS COUNTRY:
- The old aisles reappear
- Products automatically go back to their original aisles
- You don't lose anything!
WHY CHANGE:
- If you move to another country
- To get more relevant product suggestions
- To see typical categories for local supermarkets
Path: Menu > Settings > Market
WHEN YOU CHANGE COUNTRY:
- Aisles from the old country are hidden (not deleted)
- The new country's aisles are created
- All your products remain, but some might appear "without an aisle"
IF YOU GO BACK TO THE PREVIOUS COUNTRY:
- The old aisles reappear
- Products automatically go back to their original aisles
- You don't lose anything!
WHY CHANGE:
- If you move to another country
- To get more relevant product suggestions
- To see typical categories for local supermarkets
Path: Menu > Settings > Market
Cosa succede quando scade Premium?
During the launch period, all Premium features are free for everyone who downloads the app. There is no subscription to manage and no expiration date at this time.
YOUR DATA:
- Local data on your device always remains intact
- You can use the app normally even offline
- Cloud backups are available as long as Premium is active
Path: Menu > Settings > Account
YOUR DATA:
- Local data on your device always remains intact
- You can use the app normally even offline
- Cloud backups are available as long as Premium is active
Path: Menu > Settings > Account
Su quali dispositivi funziona SpesaZen?
SpesaZen is currently available on:
ANDROID:
- Download from the Google Play Store
- Works on smartphones and tablets
Other platforms (iOS, Windows, etc.) may come in the future.
TO HAVE DATA ON MULTIPLE ANDROID DEVICES:
Use cloud backup (see "How do I use SpesaZen on multiple devices?").
ANDROID:
- Download from the Google Play Store
- Works on smartphones and tablets
Other platforms (iOS, Windows, etc.) may come in the future.
TO HAVE DATA ON MULTIPLE ANDROID DEVICES:
Use cloud backup (see "How do I use SpesaZen on multiple devices?").
Come uso SpesaZen con Alexa o Google Home?
You can add products using your voice and then send them to SpesaZen.
WITH ALEXA:
1. Say "Alexa, add milk to my shopping list"
2. Alexa saves the product to the Alexa list
3. When you want to prepare your list, open the Alexa app
4. Go to the shopping list
5. Tap the "Share" link in the top right
6. Select "SpesaZen"
7. The products are imported automatically
WITH GOOGLE HOME / ASSISTANT:
1. Say "Ok Google, add milk to my shopping list"
2. Google saves the product to Google Keep
3. Open the Google Keep app
4. Tap the shopping list note
5. Tap the three dots in the bottom right
6. Select "Send" > "Send via other apps"
7. Choose "SpesaZen"
8. The products are imported automatically
TIP:
You can also copy the text from the list and paste it into SpesaZen's search field!
WITH ALEXA:
1. Say "Alexa, add milk to my shopping list"
2. Alexa saves the product to the Alexa list
3. When you want to prepare your list, open the Alexa app
4. Go to the shopping list
5. Tap the "Share" link in the top right
6. Select "SpesaZen"
7. The products are imported automatically
WITH GOOGLE HOME / ASSISTANT:
1. Say "Ok Google, add milk to my shopping list"
2. Google saves the product to Google Keep
3. Open the Google Keep app
4. Tap the shopping list note
5. Tap the three dots in the bottom right
6. Select "Send" > "Send via other apps"
7. Choose "SpesaZen"
8. The products are imported automatically
TIP:
You can also copy the text from the list and paste it into SpesaZen's search field!
Come cambio il colore dell'app?
With Premium you can customize the app's colors.
HOW TO CHANGE:
1. Menu > Settings
2. "Appearance" section
3. Choose the primary color
AVAILABLE COLORS:
- Various colors to choose from
- The chosen color is used for buttons and active elements
AMOLED BLACK MODE (Premium):
- Completely black background
- Saves battery on AMOLED displays
- More restful for the eyes in the dark
LIGHT/DARK THEME:
Available for all users:
- Menu > Settings > Appearance > Theme
Path: Menu > Settings > Appearance
HOW TO CHANGE:
1. Menu > Settings
2. "Appearance" section
3. Choose the primary color
AVAILABLE COLORS:
- Various colors to choose from
- The chosen color is used for buttons and active elements
AMOLED BLACK MODE (Premium):
- Completely black background
- Saves battery on AMOLED displays
- More restful for the eyes in the dark
LIGHT/DARK THEME:
Available for all users:
- Menu > Settings > Appearance > Theme
Path: Menu > Settings > Appearance
I miei dati sono al sicuro?
Yes, privacy is a priority.
LOCAL DATA (on your device):
- All data is saved on your phone
- Works even without internet
- Only you can access it
CLOUD BACKUP (only if you have Premium):
- Backups are encrypted with AES-256 technology
- Not even we can read them
- Only you hold the decryption key
NO TRACKING:
- No ads
- No selling data to third parties
- No behavioral analysis
GDPR RIGHTS:
You can download or delete your data at any time from:
Menu > Account > Data and privacy
LOCAL DATA (on your device):
- All data is saved on your phone
- Works even without internet
- Only you can access it
CLOUD BACKUP (only if you have Premium):
- Backups are encrypted with AES-256 technology
- Not even we can read them
- Only you hold the decryption key
NO TRACKING:
- No ads
- No selling data to third parties
- No behavioral analysis
GDPR RIGHTS:
You can download or delete your data at any time from:
Menu > Account > Data and privacy
Come importo prodotti da chat o note?
You can paste lists from WhatsApp, Telegram, Notes, email, or any other app.
HOW TO:
1. Copy the text from your chat or notes
2. Go to SpesaZen
3. Tap the search field at the top
4. Paste the text
5. The app shows a window with the found products
6. Deselect the ones you don't want
7. Tap "Add"
WHAT IT RECOGNIZES AUTOMATICALLY:
- Multiple products on different lines
- Comma-separated products (e.g., "bread, milk, eggs")
- Timestamps and sender names (WhatsApp, Telegram) - get removed automatically
- Prefixes like "-", "•", "*", "1."
- Quantities in parentheses (e.g., "Eggs (6)")
WHATSAPP EXAMPLE:
You paste:
"[18:38] Marco: Bread, milk
[18:39] Marco: Eggs"
The app creates:
- Bread
- Milk
- Eggs
(the timestamp and the name Marco are removed automatically)
TIP:
If the app suggests something wrong, just deselect it. The app learns from your choices.
HOW TO:
1. Copy the text from your chat or notes
2. Go to SpesaZen
3. Tap the search field at the top
4. Paste the text
5. The app shows a window with the found products
6. Deselect the ones you don't want
7. Tap "Add"
WHAT IT RECOGNIZES AUTOMATICALLY:
- Multiple products on different lines
- Comma-separated products (e.g., "bread, milk, eggs")
- Timestamps and sender names (WhatsApp, Telegram) - get removed automatically
- Prefixes like "-", "•", "*", "1."
- Quantities in parentheses (e.g., "Eggs (6)")
WHATSAPP EXAMPLE:
You paste:
"[18:38] Marco: Bread, milk
[18:39] Marco: Eggs"
The app creates:
- Bread
- Milk
- Eggs
(the timestamp and the name Marco are removed automatically)
TIP:
If the app suggests something wrong, just deselect it. The app learns from your choices.
Come trovo un prodotto nel catalogo?
There are several ways to search:
QUICK SEARCH:
1. From the main list, tap the top field
2. Type just a few letters
3. The app suggests products from your catalog
4. Automatically corrects typos!
EXAMPLE:
Type "car" and see: Carrots, Artichokes, Meat...
FULL CATALOG:
1. Tap "Catalog" in the bottom bar
2. Scroll or search
3. Use filters to find faster
AVAILABLE FILTERS:
- By supermarket
- By aisle
- By rating (stars)
- By last purchase date
TIP:
Products you buy most often appear first in suggestions!
QUICK SEARCH:
1. From the main list, tap the top field
2. Type just a few letters
3. The app suggests products from your catalog
4. Automatically corrects typos!
EXAMPLE:
Type "car" and see: Carrots, Artichokes, Meat...
FULL CATALOG:
1. Tap "Catalog" in the bottom bar
2. Scroll or search
3. Use filters to find faster
AVAILABLE FILTERS:
- By supermarket
- By aisle
- By rating (stars)
- By last purchase date
TIP:
Products you buy most often appear first in suggestions!