# Watcha vs Shopping List

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Watcha at none against Shopping List's 2. Watcha also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shopping List sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Watcha asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watcha | Shopping List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopping-list-listize/id6670314329/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Watcha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383732253) | [Milad ALAKARIE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765703929) |

## What reviewers say

### Watcha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watcha/id1383732254)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shopping List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopping-list-listize/id6670314329)

Effortlessly create and organize grocery lists with AI-powered item extraction and categorization. Share lists, set reminders, and access them offline. Streamline your shopping experience with smart features.

**Highlights:** AI-powered item extraction, Voice commands and Siri integration, Instant list creation from text, Reminders integration, Customizable categories, Offline access, Real-time syncing, Shareable and collaborative lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Watcha free?

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

### Is Shopping List free?

Shopping List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Watcha or Shopping List have ads?

Shopping List shows ads; Watcha does not.

### Which is updated more often, Watcha or Shopping List?

Watcha ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shopping List every 3 weeks. Most recently, Watcha was updated on October 29, 2026 and Shopping List on October 30, 2026.

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