Android App

The Map Your Store Android app brings the full experience to your phone or tablet.

Downloading the App

1. Open Google Play on your Android device.
2. Search for Map Your Store.
3. Tap Install to download and install.

Signing In

When you first open the app, you'll be prompted to sign in or create an account. Map Your Store uses secure authentication — sign in with your email and password, or use a social login option if available. Your account is the same across all platforms, so any stores, lists, and history you've created elsewhere will be available immediately.

Permissions

The app will ask for a few permissions to unlock certain features. You can manage these anytime in your device settings.

Camera

Used for:

• Barcode scanning — Scan product barcodes to look up items and add them to your list. The Android app uses ML Kit for fast, accurate scanning.
• Receipt scanning — Take a photo of your grocery receipt to automatically log items and prices.

Location

Used for:

• Nearby stores — Find stores close to your current location.
• Store suggestions — Get relevant store recommendations based on where you are.

Location access is optional. You can always search for stores manually.

Mobile Features

The native Android app includes features built for shopping on the go:

• Barcode scanning with ML Kit — Point your camera at any product barcode for instant lookup. ML Kit provides faster and more accurate scanning than browser-based alternatives.
• Pull-to-refresh — Swipe down on any list or store view to refresh the data.
• Swipe gestures — Swipe on list items to quickly check off, delete, or assign them.
• Screen wake lock — Your screen stays on while you're actively shopping, so you don't have to keep unlocking your phone in the store.

Keeping the App Updated

Enable automatic updates in Google Play to always have the latest version:

1. Open Google Play > tap your profile icon > Settings.
2. Under Network preferences, tap Auto-update apps.
3. Choose Over any network or Over Wi-Fi only.

You can also check for updates manually by visiting the Map Your Store page in Google Play.