# Our Shoplist vs Notes

Our Shoplist and Notes both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Notes's written reviews are positive against 0% of Our Shoplist's. Notes also leads on ratings volume (654 vs 9). Our Shoplist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Our Shoplist asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Our Shoplist against 4.8 for Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes has 654 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Our Shoplist's written reviews are positive against 79% of Notes's.

Our Shoplist ships an update every 6 weeks, Notes monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Our Shoplist | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/our-shoplist/id1024958644/reviews) | **[4.8 (654 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notepad-and-lists/id1489717129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **654** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aboratec S.C.P](https://appshunter.io/developer/597607633) | [Orange Dog](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673134885) |

## What reviewers say

### Our Shoplist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/our-shoplist/id1024958644)

Easily create and manage shopping lists for your household. Synchronize your lists with family or roommates to ensure everyone knows what's needed. Keep track of your home's essentials for stress-free shopping.

**Highlights:** Create shopping lists, Synchronize with household members, Track home essentials, Share lists easily, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notepad-and-lists/id1489717129)

This app combines a notepad, to-do list, and memo functionality into a single, intuitive interface. Easily create notes from text, voice, or images, and organize them with reminders and sorting options. Secure your data and transfer it to new devices.

**Highlights:** 3-in-1 notepad, to-do list, and memos, Create notes from photos, images, and voice, Set notifications and reminders, Sort notes by urgency, category, due date, color, Secure notes with a security code, Data transfer to new devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- 🎨 Highly customizable with colors and themes
- 🆓 Free app with no ads
- 🔒 Password protected notes
- 📱 Well-organized layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads despite paid subscription
- ❓ Unclear note retention policies
- 🤔 Complicated question/support system

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected ads appearing after recent updates for paid subscribers

**Requested features**

- More engaging task motivation features
- Clearer documentation on note persistence
- Improved customer support interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Our Shoplist free?

Our Shoplist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notes free?

Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Our Shoplist or Notes?

Notes is rated higher. Our Shoplist averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Notes averages 4.8 from 654 ratings.

### Do Our Shoplist or Notes have ads?

Notes shows ads; Our Shoplist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Our Shoplist or Notes?

Our Shoplist ships an update every 6 weeks, and Notes monthly. Most recently, Our Shoplist was updated on September 10, 2026 and Notes on September 27, 2026.

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