Digital Helpers: The 8 Best Apps for Household Organization
Miriam Weitz
September 20, 2023
BeTidy
Die Putzplan-App BeTidy ist der Allrounder unter den Putzplan-Apps. Die gemeinsam mit Ordnungsexperten entwickelte App verfolgt das Konzept „Ordnung schaffen – Ordnung halten“. Das bedeutet, dass langfristige Ordnung und Sauberkeit nur durch das Schaffen von Ordnung entstehen kann.
Eigene Profile für jedes Familienmitglied ermöglichen eine gerechte Verteilung von Haushaltsaufgaben. Jeder kann seine zugewiesenen Tätigkeiten einsehen und erledigen. Durch das Erstellen von Erinnerungen werden keine Aufgaben mehr vergessen oder übersehen. So wird die Verantwortung innerhalb der Familie klar verteilt und die mentale Belastung einer einzelnen Person erheblich reduziert.
Die App bietet darüber hinaus viele weitere Funktionen und Features, um deinen Haushalt effizienter zu organisieren. Sie kann für iOS und Android heruntergeladen werden.
"Creating order - maintaining order" is no problem with the Betidy App!
Home Routines
In the app Home Routines you can easily specify which household task you want to tackle and when, be it daily, weekly, or monthly. You can create checklists and tick off completed tasks. Anything not done is automatically carried over to the next day by the app - so no procrastination allowed. By the way, anyone who ticks off a task without actually doing it is only cheating themselves. The individual routines can be divided among different rooms, for example, dusting the living room once a week or vacuuming every other day. The only downside: the app is available only in English and only for iOS - that is, Apple devices.
Homerockr
Homerockr is the perfect task planner and household manager for all residents who want to keep track of their house-related tasks. Maintenance and servicing should be enjoyable and not a burdensome worry. If you, like many others, only think about maintenance when visible damage has already occurred, Homerockr is the perfect solution for you.
Repairs, maintenance, renovations: Homerockr is a comprehensive solution that allows you to finally focus on the enjoyable aspects of homeownership. With the help of over 70 templates, you can create your individual task plan. The app visually alerts you to action items and reminds you in time of outstanding to-dos.
Share tasks with family members and significantly reduce your mental load. The statistics also transparently show who invests the most time in the household.
You can find the Homerockr app in the Play Store and App Store.
Clean my House
Of course, there is a cleaning app for Android users among you called Clean my House. The app helps you create an optimal cleaning schedule for your home. Before you can get started, however, you need to divide your apartment into different areas and assign the individual tasks that need to be done. The app reliably reminds you of the tasks that need to be completed. Clean my House is especially suitable for single-person households. The app also has a paid premium version that includes additional features.
Unser Zuhause
This app works on iOS and Android and is also free. Within the app, cleaning schedules can be created and shared for all family members or roommates. It reminds whoever's turn it is. By the way, the app also shows when tasks have not been completed. That user then receives negative points. This is what sets the app apart from other digital helpers. The app tries to 'gamify' daily chores. For example, each user can be assigned a cute avatar that then appears with the respective tasks or in the calendar. Our Home also reminds you of important dates or that pets need to be fed.
Flatastic
The app Flatastic is designed for couples, shared apartments, and families, offering extremely comprehensive features. In addition to a cleaning schedule, Flatastic also allows for expense tracking, creating shopping lists, and exchanging notes.
Tody
With the app Tody, cleaning schedules can also be created. However, before you can get started, you need to divide the rooms into different areas where the tasks to be done should be entered - and the intervals at which the tasks should be completed. These intervals can be set individually. The color-coded buttons are very helpful. If the area has been freshly cleaned, the button is green. As the end of the cleaning interval approaches, the color changes too. From green to orange to red. In the paid premium version of the app, the cleaning schedules can also be shared with others.
Pantry.App
With the Speisekammer.App Matthias Schmid aims to declare war on food waste. Every year, many tons of food end up in the trash because they have spoiled and/or the best before date has expired. This is not only an incredible waste, but also real money that ends up in the garbage bin. With the Speisekammer.App, one can keep track of which foods are still in the house and most importantly, where they are located. Because in the app, one can also assign storage locations to different products. Food items can be easily recorded using the barcode scanner. Then enter the best before date and assign a storage location. In addition, product photos can also be captured. The app helps to ensure that food is consumed in time before it spoils. Moreover, it makes it very easy to check what is still in the house and how much of it when shopping. Even shopping lists can be effortlessly created with the app. The Speisekammer.App is available in a Free and a Premium version and is available for iOS and Android, as well as a WebApp.
The best kitchen tools to turn leftovers into delicious dishes 🍲✨
Hand on heart: Each of us has them – those little leftovers in the fridge or pantry that somehow never get properly planned for. But it's exactly these remnants that can often be turned into the most creative and delicious dishes! All you need are a few clever kitchen tools that make the work easier and get the best out of your ingredients.
Here are our favorites:
🥣 1. The powerful blender
Smoothies, soups, dips – a good blender transforms leftover vegetables, fruit, or even bread into a new dish in seconds. Perfect when bananas are a bit brown or the vegetables no longer look crisp.
🔪 2. A sharp chef's knife
Sounds simple, but a really good knife is worth its weight in gold. It allows you to cut vegetable and meat scraps precisely and quickly. Moreover, cooking is just more fun when you have the right tools.
🍳 3. A cast iron skillet
The all-rounder in the kitchen: fried potatoes made from leftover boiled potatoes, frittatas with yesterday's vegetables, or crispy bread cubes from stale bread – everything tastes twice as good in a cast-iron skillet.
🥕 4. Vegetable Peeler & Grater
A modest tool with a big impact: grate carrot leftovers, turn zucchini into noodles, or finely shred cheese remnants. With a peeler and grater, you bring variety to your leftover cooking.
🥡 5. Storage Containers & Screw-top Jars
Without proper storage, nothing works. You can keep leftovers fresh, transport them, or even prepare them for the next meal prepping. Tip: Jars are also great for serving small amounts in style.
🌱 6. Kitchen Scale
It's practical to know exactly how much is left over, especially with leftovers. This way, you can adjust recipes and avoid waste.
🥄 7. Personal Blender
The little brother of the blender – perfect for soups or sauces right in the pot. When only a small amount needs to be processed, it's super convenient.
How Smantry additionally helps you 📲
With the Smantry App you can not only keep an eye on your supplies, but soon you'll also be able to discover recipes for your leftovers. This way, you'll immediately know which tool to take out of the cupboard to save your food and create something new.
👉 Because good tools and the right app are the perfect combo to combat food waste.
New laws on food waste in Spain
Spain has recently passed a groundbreaking law to combat food waste. This law requires all actors in the food chain, from producers to retailers, to implement specific plans to prevent food loss.
Key provisions of the law:
Obligation to donate surplus food: Supermarkets with a floor space of more than 1,300 square meters are now required to form partnerships with non-profit organizations to donate surplus food that is still fit for consumption. These donations are exempt from value-added tax.
Offer of packaging for leftover food: Restaurants and bars are required to provide their guests with free, reusable or recyclable packaging so that they can take home uneaten food. The aim is to raise consumer awareness of food waste and encourage them to take leftovers with them.
Promotion of the sale of products with approaching expiration dates: Retailers should offer products that are nearing their expiration date or have aesthetic defects at reduced prices to encourage their sale and reduce waste.
Hierarchy of priorities for dealing with surplus food: The law establishes an order for handling surplus food. Priority is given to human consumption through donations. If this is not possible, the food should be used for the production of processed products. The last options include using it as animal feed or for energy generation.
Sanctions for violations:
Companies that violate the provisions of the law can expect fines ranging from 2,000 to 500,000 euros.
Critique and Outlook:
While the law is considered an important step in the fight against food waste in Europe, there is also criticism. Some voices argue that the strict framework of sanctions could disproportionately burden companies and that the law does not sufficiently address the role of consumers, who are responsible for a significant portion of food waste.
Nevertheless, the law is seen as a significant advancement in reducing food waste and promoting a more sustainable awareness in society.
Join in and reduce food waste! 🌱📲
Spain's new law demonstrates: Sustainability starts in the pantry! With the Speisekammer App you can keep track of your groceries, plan meals efficiently, and avoid unnecessary waste.
👉 Download the app now and join the movement for less waste and more conscious consumption! 💚 Try it now!
Sharing supplies together – why the Shared Economy is now moving into the kitchen
The concept of Shared Economy has long been more than a short-term trend – it's changing our everyday lives. More and more neighborhoods, shared apartments, and community projects are discovering how practical it is to organize groceries together and manage supplies transparently.
Why sharing supplies is becoming increasingly popular
- Save on costs: Bulk purchases become cheaper when more people participate.
- Save space: Not everyone needs their own package of rice or pasta.
- Better organization: Digital tools make it easy to see what is available.
- Experiencing community: Food brings people together – as does camping together.
From the flatshare to the neighborhood
Especially in shared apartments or families with multiple households it pays off to keep a communal stock of supplies. But neighborhood projects or small communities are also recognizing the added value: shopping, storing, and using together.
How Smantry helps
This is where Smantry comes into play:
- Community Feature: Supplies can be managed collectively.
- Transparency: Everyone can see which items are available.
- Efficiency: Duplicate purchases are avoided, leftovers are used up in time.
- Flexibility: Soon it will become even easier to manage entire communities (including new features such as categories or the option to completely delete communities).
👉 The shared economy doesn't stop with cars – it moves right into your kitchen. With Smantry sharing supplies becomes easier than ever.
At last, it's here: The categorization of articles 🎉
Over the past few months, we have collected numerous feedback from you – and the request for better organization of supplies was one of the most frequent wishes. Soon, it will be possible to sort your items into individual categories, so that you can keep track of everything even more quickly.
Why categories are so practical
- 🥦 More organization in your pantry: Instead of a long list, you can structure your products into categories such as "Vegetables", "Beverages", or "Household Goods".
- ⏱️ Faster Finding: No more long scrolling – jump straight to the right category.
- 👨👩👧👦 Improved collaboration: In communities or family households, everyone can immediately see where things belong.
- 🌍 Customization: You can create your own categories that suit your needs – whether for meal prep, stockpiling, or just your everyday life.
Your wish will become reality ✨
We know how important this feature is to you. That's why our development team has implemented categorization as a high priority. It will soon be available step by step in the app – fulfilling one of the biggest wishes of our community.
We are thrilled that we can make everyday life even easier for you with this. Stay tuned – as always, we will keep you updated on when the feature will be officially released.
👉 Do you already have ideas on how you want to structure your categories? Feel free to send us your suggestions or requests – your input might directly influence the ongoing development.