# Shared shopping list vs Shared Simple Shopping List

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shared shopping list | Shared Simple Shopping List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-shopping-list-basket/id1162049707/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-simple-shopping-list/id6502412870/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 165 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [familiar Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/796310096) | [Yuki Minami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700663711) |

## What reviewers say

### Shared shopping list

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-shopping-list-basket/id1162049707)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annually plan | $11.99 | per year |
| Annually | $19.99 | per year |


### Shared Simple Shopping List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-simple-shopping-list/id6502412870)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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