1. Add an item
Take a photo (or pick one) and give it a name. That's it.
2. Tap "Bought"
When you restock, tap Bought. SoonEmpty updates your schedule.
3. Get reminded
SoonEmpty learns your rhythm and reminds you before you run out.
SoonEmpty
Photo-first reminders for the things you always run out of.
Track household essentials with photo cards, learn your rhythm over time, and get reminded at the right moment — optionally when you're near a store.
How it works
Now / Soon / Later
Your items are automatically grouped so you instantly see what matters:
Now Overdue / due today
Soon Coming up next (e.g. next 7 days)
Later Not urgent yet (e.g. next 30 days)
Screenshots
Key Features
Photo-first capture
Take a photo and SoonEmpty turns it into a visual card - faster than typing, easier to recognize.
One-tap "Bought"
When you restock, tap Bought. SoonEmpty updates the schedule and learns your real cadence over time.
Reminders that don't spam
You set a typical interval. SoonEmpty adjusts gently based on your history.
Near-store reminders
Get reminded when you're near a store — powered by iOS geofencing, battery-friendly.
Home screen widget
See what's coming up next without opening the app.
Export & backup
Share a shopping list (Free) or export/import a full backup (Pro).
Free vs Pro
Free
€0- Up to 8 items
- Photo cards (camera or photo library)
- Smart "Now / Soon / Later" overview
- Reminders & notifications
- Clean thumbnails
- 1 store reminder (geofencing)
- Home screen widget
- Export shopping list
- Basic diagnostics (opt-in)
One-time
SoonEmpty Pro
€3.99Launch priceEverything in Free, plus:
- Unlimited items
- Multiple stores for reminders
- Custom Soon/Later windows
- Full backup & restore
- Support indie development (ad-free, privacy-first)
No subscription. Pay once, own it.
Price may vary by region.
Get SoonEmpty
Available for iPhone • Requires iOS 17+
Privacy
SoonEmpty is built to be private by default:
No accounts
No ads
No analytics
Local storage only
Location only for store reminders
Diagnostics (for support)
Diagnostics are opt-in and stored locally on your device. If you contact support, you can export a report to help troubleshoot.
Included:
- App version/build
- iOS version/device model
- Event log (notifications, errors)
- Settings snapshot
Not included:
- Photos
- Item names
- Personal data
- Location data
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SoonEmpty free?
Yes — Free supports up to 8 items and 1 store reminder. Upgrade anytime.
Is it a subscription?
No. Pro is a one-time purchase.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Your data is stored locally. Internet is only needed to purchase/restore Pro.
Will it sync between devices?
Not in v1. iCloud-based sharing is planned for a future update.
Does location tracking drain battery?
SoonEmpty uses iOS geofencing — not continuous tracking.
Can I restore Pro on a new phone?
Yes — use Restore Purchases with the same Apple ID.