Comparison

Bringlist vs Potluck Coordinator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bringlist

Easily plan your next party or event by creating shared lists of what's needed and who will bring what. Invite guests, suggest dates, and share photos of your celebration directly from your phone.

Highlights
  • Create shared event lists
  • Assign items to guests
  • Suggest multiple dates
  • Invite contacts from phone book
  • Share event photos
  • Instant notifications
  • Optimized mobile operation
Features
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The mobile app from bringlist.net With the help of bringlist you can plan online what is needed for your next party or event and who should bring what and who can join when. It also helps with sharing photos of your event. Create a list, add items, suggest one or more dates, invite people, celebrate and share the photos. Super fast, straightforward and... free (ads can be deactivated for a small price)! Forget WhatsApp and start enjoy organizing events! The app offers the following advantages over the website: - Optimized operation - Conveniently send invitations to contacts from the phone book - Instant notification of news on the list - Upload photos directly from your camera roll

About

Potluck Coordinator

Effortlessly organize food for any gathering, from holidays to casual get-togethers. Guests can claim dishes and specify dietary needs without needing an account. Hosts gain clear insights into what's covered and what's still needed.

Highlights
  • Create events with custom dish slots
  • Shareable event codes for guests
  • Guests claim dishes and add dietary info
  • Customizable shareable invite cards
  • Host insights on dish coverage
  • Sign in with Apple for cross-device sync
Features
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Potluck makes coordinating food for any gathering effortless. Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving, a backyard BBQ, a game night, or a holiday party — Potluck keeps everyone organized and excited. CREATE YOUR EVENT IN SECONDS Set the date, location, and add dish slots. Specify exactly what you need (Caesar Salad, a dessert) or leave slots open so guests can surprise you. Add a welcome note that guests see when they join. SHARE A CODE, NOT A SPREADSHEET Every event gets a unique 6-character join code. Share it as a beautiful invite card, send it as a text, or just read it out loud. No app account required for guests to join — they just enter the code. GUESTS CLAIM DISHES INSTANTLY Guests open the app, enter the code, and tap Claim on any open dish. They can add their name, tell you what they're bringing, and flag dietary info like gluten-free or vegan. No more double-bringing the same potato salad. BEAUTIFUL SHARE CARDS Create stunning invite cards with 15 themes, custom emoji, and your host note. Share directly to Messages, Instagram, or anywhere else. Pro themes feature unique patterns and premium typography. INSIGHTS FOR HOSTS See at a glance how many dishes are claimed, who's bringing what, and which dietary needs are covered. The fill-rate bar keeps you on top of what's still needed before the big day. SIGN IN WITH APPLE Sign in with Apple to keep your potlucks in sync across all your devices. Your data, your privacy. POTLUCK PRO Unlock the full experience with a one-time purchase — no subscription ever. • Unlimited events (free tier: 3) • 10 additional share card themes with patterns & premium fonts • Guest breakdown in Insights • Priority support --- "Finally, something better than a Google Sheet for potlucks." "My family actually uses this now. That says everything." "The share cards are gorgeous — got so many compliments." TOS: https://didyu.app/apps/potluckcoordinator/terms Privacy Policy: https://didyu.app/apps/potluckcoordinator/privacy

Screenshots

Bringlist4 screens
Potluck Coordinator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bringlist at 100% against Potluck Coordinator's 25%. Potluck Coordinator's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bringlist sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Potluck Coordinator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bringlist ships an update every 2 weeks, Potluck Coordinator monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bringlist versus Potluck Coordinator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBringlistPotluck Coordinator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.2 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan StuhlmannLoud Unicorn

Customer experience

Bringlist

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Potluck Coordinator

All ratings14 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bringlist

One-time2
  • Ad free list$1.99
  • Ad free app$2.99
2 purchases

Potluck Coordinator

One-time2
  • Potluck Pro - Limited Offer$3.99
  • Potluck Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Bringlist free?
Bringlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Potluck Coordinator free?
Potluck Coordinator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bringlist or Potluck Coordinator have ads?
Bringlist shows ads; Potluck Coordinator does not.
Which is updated more often, Bringlist or Potluck Coordinator?
Bringlist ships an update every 2 weeks, and Potluck Coordinator monthly. Most recently, Bringlist was updated on September 17, 2026 and Potluck Coordinator on September 18, 2026.

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