KitchList vs Plain&Simple Shopping List
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
KitchList
This app helps you find the best prices for groceries and other items across various stores. It allows you to add items with specific brands, measurements, and prices to compare options and save money without relying on coupons.
- Add items with brands, measurements, and prices
- Compare prices across multiple stores
- Track sale prices
- Create shopping lists
- Organize items into cart view
- Save money on groceries and other supplies
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It's time to get serious about your groceries and other supplies. You likely live close to a few large chain stores, and more smaller "Dollar" outlets and convenience stores... plus you have as many for online options. But you only have time to consider the price, amount, and convenience of either "ordering delivery," or fetching it yourself while out at work or doing other errands. KitchList is here to help you. Not just another simple grocery list-minder (although you can use it as such)... add onto your needed items with brands, measurements, and the shelf and sale prices for different stores. KitchList will tell you where you will get the best price for your items, without resorting to coupons. It's easy. Add items to your list by tapping the '+' button. Tap to the left of your items in the 'List' view to checkmark them as needed; they will then appear in your 'Cart' view for easy reference. Sometimes it's not just pennies you're saving; the difference can be in dimes to dollars. Save on the things you need... have more for the stuff you want. KitchList isn't just for groceries, either! Try it to remember wanted items like clothes, or tasks you need to do ("take out the trash"), or even appliances (TVs, computers)... even while calling around for hotels/bed-and-breakfast stays. Just punch in a different measurement (like "size" for monitors, or "days" for hotel stays). Then see which place offers you the best "price per measure". Can you think of more ways to save with KitchList?
Plain&Simple Shopping List
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Shopping List is a clear and convenient grocery list for iPhone and iPad. Quickly add products, adjust quantities, and mark completed purchases. Previously used products appear as suggestions while you type, and recently bought items can be returned to the list with one tap. You can share your lists with iPhone or Android users. In case of Apple a secure iCloud access just to your shared list is granted. In case of Android a secure service called Firebase is involved. Personalize your list with light, dark, or system appearance, a custom background color, adjustable opacity, or an image from your photo library. When iCloud is enabled for the app, your list and settings automatically sync between your devices through your private iCloud account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plain&Simple Shopping List at none against KitchList's 1. KitchList's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. KitchList sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plain&Simple Shopping List asks for nothing beyond the download.
KitchList ships an update fortnightly, Plain&Simple Shopping List every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KitchList | Plain&Simple Shopping List |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly โ better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Neal Stepp | Martin Lanius |
In-app purchases
KitchList
- Purchase KitchList?$9.99
Plain&Simple Shopping List
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is KitchList free?
Is Plain&Simple Shopping List free?
Do KitchList or Plain&Simple Shopping List have ads?
Which is updated more often, KitchList or Plain&Simple Shopping List?
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