# KitchenPal Shared Grocery List vs My Pantry Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: KitchenPal Shared Grocery List at 4.5 against My Pantry Tracker's 3.5. KitchenPal Shared Grocery List also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (712 vs 31). My Pantry Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KitchenPal Shared Grocery List sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and My Pantry Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

KitchenPal Shared Grocery List holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KitchenPal Shared Grocery List has 712 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of KitchenPal Shared Grocery List's written reviews are positive against 50% of My Pantry Tracker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KitchenPal Shared Grocery List | My Pantry Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (712 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchenpal-shared-grocery-list/id1084982489/reviews)** | [3.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-pantry-tracker/id1567647197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **712** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **65.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iCuisto Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474448665) | [AppKing Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567647199) |

## What reviewers say

### KitchenPal Shared Grocery List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitchenpal-shared-grocery-list/id1084982489)

Manage your kitchen, plan meals, and create shared grocery lists. This app helps track pantry inventory, scan barcodes for nutritional info, and suggests recipes based on available ingredients. It aims to save time and reduce food waste for families.

**Highlights:** Shared grocery lists, Pantry inventory tracking, Barcode scanning, Nutritional comparison, Meal planning, Recipe suggestions, Expiry date alerts

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription (Anniversary) | $1.99 | per month |
| KitchenPal Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| KitchenPal Premium 12 months | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Offer: Anniversary Special | $14.99 | one-time |
| Family Lifetime Offer (Anniversary) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Offer (One-Time Payment) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Family Lifetime Pack Single Payment | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for managing kitchen inventory
- 🚀 Efficient barcode scanning
- 👍 Useful for meal planning
- 👍 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited database of products
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔍 Difficulty adding custom items
- 🔍 Inaccurate inventory tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account sharing problems
- Incorrect item counts and expiration date tracking
- Recipes not loading properly
- Barcode scanner not recognizing many products

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom categories
- Option to edit recipe ingredients
- Grocery store integration
- Expiration date tracking for multiple quantities
- Customizable themes and color schemes


### My Pantry Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-pantry-tracker/id1567647197)

Effortlessly manage your kitchen inventory by scanning item barcodes. Track quantities, locations, and expiration dates to reduce waste and simplify grocery shopping with integrated shopping lists.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning for item entry, Detailed inventory tracking, Expiration date monitoring, Quantity and location management, Integrated shopping list creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud & Sync Service (6 month) | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Cloud & Sync Service (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KitchenPal Shared Grocery List free?

KitchenPal Shared Grocery List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My Pantry Tracker free?

My Pantry Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KitchenPal Shared Grocery List or My Pantry Tracker?

KitchenPal Shared Grocery List is rated higher. KitchenPal Shared Grocery List averages 4.5 out of 5 from 712 ratings, while My Pantry Tracker averages 3.5 from 31 ratings.

### Do KitchenPal Shared Grocery List or My Pantry Tracker have ads?

My Pantry Tracker shows ads; KitchenPal Shared Grocery List does not.

### Which is updated more often, KitchenPal Shared Grocery List or My Pantry Tracker?

KitchenPal Shared Grocery List ships an update every 3 weeks, and My Pantry Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, KitchenPal Shared Grocery List was updated on November 9, 2026 and My Pantry Tracker on November 3, 2026.

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