Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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?

About

Plain&Simple Shopping List

Features
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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.

Screenshots

KitchList3 screens
Plain&Simple Shopping List3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. KitchList sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plain&Simple Shopping List asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
KitchList versus Plain&Simple Shopping List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKitchListPlain&Simple Shopping List
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyFortnightly โ€” betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeal SteppMartin Lanius

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KitchList

One-time1
  • Purchase KitchList?$9.99
None

Plain&Simple Shopping List

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KitchList free?
KitchList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plain&Simple Shopping List free?
Plain&Simple Shopping List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KitchList or Plain&Simple Shopping List have ads?
Neither KitchList nor Plain&Simple Shopping List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KitchList or Plain&Simple Shopping List?
KitchList ships an update fortnightly, and Plain&Simple Shopping List every 5 weeks. Most recently, KitchList was updated on November 2, 2026 and Plain&Simple Shopping List on November 10, 2026.

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