Comparison

Shared shopping list vs Shared Simple Shopping List

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

Head to head
About

Shared shopping list

This app simplifies grocery shopping by allowing users to create and share lists with family. It features voice input, customizable items, and purchase history tracking to prevent duplicates and streamline errands.

Highlights
  • Voice input for items
  • Share lists with family
  • Customizable item names and pictures
  • Purchase history tracking
  • Chat capabilities
  • Siri support
Features
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Surprisingly simple and fun shopping list app! Take memos just by tapping icons of preset daily commodities Search feature Speech recognition Easily edit item quantity, weight, and comments High quality pictures Coordinate shopping with family Share list with family members Avoid duplicate shopping Make errands easier with a simple tap Chat capabilities Easily check purchase history Find the purchase date Add previously purchased items with a touch Convenience features Customize item names and pictures Create and add original items Siri support you. ■■■ About the paid version ■■■ The following features are available in the paid version. ・ Checking the shopping list on widget ・ Customization of notification settings from shared members ・ Release advertising ● Paid version: Monthly payment Annual payment ● Restore when changing models When changing models, you can restore a previously purchased paid version for free. (Settings => from paid version) Please log in to iTunes on your iPhone / iPad device with the same Apple ID as when you purchased. * If you want to restore the customized contents in the shopping list, you can do backup-> restore of iPhone device. ● About cancellation In the lower right corner of the app “…” =>“More convenient functions” =>“Downgrade”, the management screen of the entire paid plan is displayed. From this screen, you can check the next automatic update timing and cancel / set automatic update. ● About automatic recurring billing If you do not cancel the automatic renewal more than 24 hours before the end time of the term, the contract term will be renewed automatically. Automatic renewal charges will be made within 24 hours after the end of the contract period. ● Notes ・ We do not accept cancellations for the current month. ・ You will be charged via your iTunes account. ● Terms of use https://kaumonokago.com/term/en ● Privacy Policy https://kaumonokago.com/privacy/en

About

Shared Simple Shopping List

Easily create and share shopping lists with family, friends, or roommates. Enjoy real-time updates as multiple users can add, edit, and delete items simultaneously. Features a simple interface, dark mode, and is designed for effortless collaboration.

Highlights
  • Real-time list updates
  • Add, edit, and delete items
  • Share lists via link
  • Simple user interface
  • Dark mode support
Features
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"Shopping List" is an application that allows users to easily share their shopping lists with family, loved ones, and friends. It features real-time updates and allows multiple users to add, edit, and delete items simultaneously. The app is designed with simplicity in mind and is easy to use for everyone. [Features] Manage items: Add, delete, and edit items. Share your shopping list: You can share your shopping list, and changes to the shared list are reflected to all members in real time. Simple design: The simple design allows anyone to use the system immediately. Dark mode support: For those who want to lighten the burden on their eyes and conserve battery power. Recommended for Family: For those who want to share shopping lists among family members. Lovers: For those who want to share shopping lists among live-in lovers. Roommates: For those who want to share their shopping lists with other roommates.

Screenshots

Shared shopping list4 screens
Shared Simple Shopping List3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shared Simple Shopping List at none against Shared shopping list's 4. Shared Simple Shopping List also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (40% vs 29%). Shared shopping list's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Shared shopping list sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Shared Simple Shopping List asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shared Simple Shopping List holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shared shopping list has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Shared shopping list's written reviews are positive against 40% of Shared Simple Shopping List's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shared shopping list ships an update fortnightly, Shared Simple Shopping List every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shared shopping list versus Shared Simple Shopping List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShared shopping listShared Simple Shopping List
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfamiliar IncorporatedYuki Minami

Customer experience

Shared shopping list

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral17.3%
Negative53.8%

Shared Simple Shopping List

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Shared shopping list

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly3 Months trial$1.991 Month
  • Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annually plan3 Months trial$11.991 Year
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  • Annually1 Month trial$19.991 Year
None

Shared Simple Shopping List

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shared shopping list free?
Shared shopping list is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shared Simple Shopping List free?
Shared Simple Shopping List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shared shopping list or Shared Simple Shopping List?
Shared Simple Shopping List is rated higher. Shared shopping list averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Shared Simple Shopping List averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shared shopping list or Shared Simple Shopping List have ads?
Both Shared shopping list and Shared Simple Shopping List show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shared shopping list or Shared Simple Shopping List?
Shared shopping list ships an update fortnightly, and Shared Simple Shopping List every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shared shopping list was updated on November 11, 2026 and Shared Simple Shopping List on November 6, 2026.

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