# PalGate vs ShopList 3

The clearest difference is rating: ShopList 3 at 5.0 against PalGate's 2.6. ShopList 3 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). PalGate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShopList 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PalGate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShopList 3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PalGate has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PalGate ships an update every 3 weeks, ShopList 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PalGate | ShopList 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palgate/id1150352979/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoplist-3/id6787326940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pal Electronics Systems ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150352978) | [Bogdan Bun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694399692) |

## What reviewers say

### PalGate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palgate/id1150352979)

Control your garage door, gate, or barrier remotely from your iPhone. Manage user access, track entry logs, and secure your property from anywhere. This smart access solution offers real-time control via Bluetooth, GSM/4G, or Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Remote gate and garage door control, Add/remove user access, Access logs and history, Manage multiple doors, Real-time control via Bluetooth, GSM/4G, Wi-Fi, Secure and encrypted access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShopList 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shoplist-3/id6787326940)

Create and organize shopping lists with custom aisle sorting. Share lists easily with others and track your spending by manually entering prices or scanning receipts. Get projected costs for future shopping trips.

**Highlights:** Custom aisle sorting, Shareable shopping lists, Spending tracking, Receipt scanning, Projected cost estimates

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PalGate free?

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

### Is ShopList 3 free?

ShopList 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PalGate or ShopList 3?

ShopList 3 is rated higher. PalGate averages 2.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while ShopList 3 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PalGate or ShopList 3 have ads?

Neither PalGate nor ShopList 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PalGate or ShopList 3?

PalGate ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShopList 3 weekly. Most recently, PalGate was updated on November 1, 2026 and ShopList 3 on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*