Comparison

WiseList vs Emerald

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

Head to head
About

WiseList

This app helps Australians save money on groceries by comparing prices across major supermarkets and finding deals. It also offers AI-powered meal ideas, health scores for groceries, and tools for organizing bills, tasks, and home inventory.

Highlights
  • Grocery price comparison
  • Online ordering integration
  • Health scores for groceries
  • AI-powered meal ideas
  • Barcode scanning
  • Bill tracking and reminders
  • Home inventory management
Features
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One list. Every supermarket price. WiseList compares Coles, Woolworths and ALDI as you add each item, then shows you the cheapest way to shop this week. 400,000+ Australians use WiseList to bring the grocery bill down, use up what's in the fridge before it spoils, and stay on top of the household bills. Featured by 9 News, Channel 7, Yahoo! and The Australian — and we publish our own monthly supermarket price test, methodology and all, at wiselist.app/how-we-measure. SHOP THE CHEAPEST BASKET - Live price comparison — see what each item costs at Coles, Woolworths and ALDI as you build your list - Split by Store — send every item to whichever store is cheaper and see exactly what the split saves you (WiseList+) - Watch List — get an alert the moment your regular items drop in price - Rare Specials — spot the deals that only come around a few times a year - Scan & Compare — scan a barcode in the aisle to check what it costs at the other supermarkets (WiseList+) - Cart transfer — send your finished list into your Coles or Woolworths online cart (WiseList+) NEW — SCAN YOUR RECEIPTS - Snap your checkout receipt and WiseList records what you bought, tracks your grocery spend by month and store, and updates your Fridge & Pantry automatically - Your receipts are yours — we never share your data with brands SHOP TOGETHER - Share your list with a single link — everyone adds to the same list, so nothing gets bought twice (WiseList+ to invite; joining is free) STOP THROWING OUT FOOD - Fridge & Pantry — track what you already have, sorted by what's expiring first - Expiry alerts before things turn (WiseList+) - Use It Up — turn what's about to go off into tonight's dinner in one tap DINNER, SORTED - Save recipes from anywhere — paste a link and WiseList pulls out the ingredients - Meal Plan three ways: around your kitchen, around this week's specials, or to your budget and dietary needs - Ask WiseList AI when you're stuck on what to cook (WiseList+) BILLS AND THE REST - Snap a photo of a bill and WiseList captures the due date and amount - Track subscriptions so nothing renews unnoticed - Compare energy, broadband, insurance and loans from inside the app WISELIST+ WiseList is free to download, and price comparison is free forever. WiseList+ unlocks Split by Store, in-store Scan & Compare, cart transfer, expiry alerts, shared list invites, Ask WiseList AI, unlimited meal plans and recipes, and an ad-free app. A$49.99 per year (about A$4.16 a month) or A$7.99 a month. Cancel anytime. Download WiseList and shop smarter this week. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.wiselist.app/privacy/

About

Emerald

Monitor and control your home's energy usage, climate, and safety devices. Track electricity consumption in real-time, set budgets, and receive alerts for emergencies. Turn your air-con into a smart device for remote climate control.

Highlights
  • Real-time electricity usage tracking
  • Electricity budgeting
  • Smart air-con control
  • Remote climate adjustment
  • Smoke alarm monitoring
  • Emergency notifications
Features
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The Emerald app is a complete solution to creating a smart, sustainable and safe home. Use the Electricity Advisor to keep track of your home’s electricity usage in real-time, create an electricity budget to stay on top of your bills and protect your loved ones and your home from fire with the SafeLink along with other great products! AC LINK Turn your air-con into a smart air-con with Emerald AC Link. Whether you’re at work, on vacation or enjoying a walk, easily control the climate of your home with AC Link and the Emerald app. Access the complete functionality of your air-con via your smartphone. - Adjust mode and fan settings - Set schedules and timers ELECTRICITY ADVISOR The Emerald app works in conjunction with the Electricity Advisor to track your energy consumption via your Smart Meter. Once the Electricity Advisor is installed, you will be able to monitor your energy usage right from your fingertips! - Visually track and measure how energy is being used. - Get Weekly Reports to view and compare your weekly energy usage. - View Energy Savings Tips to help you save on your bills. LIVELINK LiveLink Wi-Fi Gateway works in addition to your Electricity Advisor allowing you to monitor your electricity usage even when you are away from home. Upgrade Bluetooth to Wi-Fi connectivity 24/7 monitoring and visibility React in real-time, even if you’re not home Adjust your habits and save money SAFELINK The SafeLink is a gateway between the Emerald app and your interconnected Emerald smoke alarms, which allows you to view the real-time status of your alarms via your phone. - Protect your family by having full control of your smoke alarms. - Ensure your alarms are working with frequent testing at the touch of a button. - Get notified in case of an emergency. - Full alarm event history. - Link quick-dial contacts in case of a fire. - Humidity and temperature sensors. UPCOMING PRODUCTS We are currently developing a number of Smart Intelligence devices that will assist you in your energy saving journey! Keep an eye out in the coming months for our latest products that will work in conjunction with the Emerald app. https://emeraldhome.com.au/

Screenshots

WiseList4 screens
Emerald4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WiseList at 2.6 against Emerald's 1.0. WiseList also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 17%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Emerald's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. WiseList sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Emerald asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WiseList holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WiseList has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of WiseList's written reviews are positive against 17% of Emerald's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiseList ships an update fortnightly, Emerald monthly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
WiseList versus Emerald: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiseListEmerald
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (10 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews37.1% of reviews — better17.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWiseList Pty LtdEMERALD PLANET ENVIRONMENTAL PTY LTD

Customer experience

WiseList

All ratings10 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive37.1%
Neutral13.3%
Negative49.5%

Emerald

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive17.0%
Neutral19.8%
Negative63.2%

User reviews

WiseList

From 10 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💰 Saves money on groceries
  • 🛒 Compares prices effectively
  • 💡 Great idea for a shopping app
  • ✨ Useful for meal planning
  • 🔄 Tracks bills and subscriptions

Room to improve

  • 📉 Inaccurate pricing data
  • 😵‍💫 Poor user experience (UX)
  • cluttered UI
  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes

Emerald

From 2 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Real-time electricity consumption monitoring
  • 💰 Helps identify cost-saving opportunities
  • 📊 Basic functionality works for tracking usage
  • 🆓 Free or subsidized installation
  • ➕ Add household members feature available

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 📡 Bluetooth connectivity issues and limited range
  • 🔌 High battery drain on mobile devices
  • ⏱️ Slow data syncing and connection times
  • 🔐 Persistent login and authentication problems

Bugs and requests

WiseList

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Login issues (network error, invalid email, looping)
  • Grocery list disappearing/lost after updates
  • App crashes frequently
  • Items not scanning or showing incorrect results
  • AI integration causing issues
Show 8 more
  • Ads appearing even after premium purchase
  • App kicks user out to home screen
  • Blank white screen after login
  • Date of birth defaulting to 1970
  • Zip code validation errors
  • Cannot add items to lists
  • Lists are empty after setup/updates
  • Subscription sharing requires separate subscriptions

Requested features

11 requests
  • iPad compatible version
  • Family collaboration feature
  • Aldi price integration
  • Ability to reorder lists
  • Tally section for bills/expenses
Show 6 more
  • Search engine for specific produce
  • CSV list upload
  • Ability to rename/add lists
  • Option to combine duplicate items
  • Isle numbers for shopping
  • Dark mode option

Emerald

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App crashes on startup or when opening specific features
  • Smart Actions stop working after updates
  • Bluetooth connection drops frequently
  • Data not syncing or updating after certain dates
  • Login failures and forced logouts
Show 14 more
  • OTP (One-Time Password) delivery delays
  • Energy consumption data showing incorrect values
  • Heat pump controls showing disconnected when device is connected
  • Livelink setup stuck on 'configuring' screen
  • App crashes when selecting Electricity Adviser
  • Temperature adjustment feature removed after update
  • Smart Actions button unclickable
  • Electricity Advisor won't open or display data
  • App hangs and becomes unresponsive
  • Bluetooth not visible to device despite being paired
  • Data fetching stopped after July 31, 2025
  • Reverse cycle AC controller library missing
  • App loses product data after reinstall
  • iOS 17 compatibility issues

Requested features

19 requests
  • Support for 3-tier and multi-tier tariff structures
  • WiFi connectivity instead of Bluetooth only
  • Advanced smart actions with conditional triggers
  • Ability to set mode (boost/silent) in smart actions
  • Scheduled automation based on water temperature/capacity
Show 14 more
  • API access for third-party integrations
  • Temperature adjustment controls for heat pump
  • Solar panel production monitoring
  • Larger, more readable text and improved UI
  • Per-second or 10-minute granularity reporting
  • Server-side smart action processing
  • Support for free electricity periods (solar sponge plans)
  • Ability to change peak/off-peak times manually
  • Battery replacement notifications
  • Dark mode and improved visual design
  • Monthly power usage tracking in kWh
  • Grid export monitoring for solar users
  • Thermostat temperature scheduling
  • Better graph visualization with clear day delineation

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WiseList

Subscriptions2
  • WiseList+ Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • WiseList+ Yearly$29.991 Year
None

Emerald

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WiseList free?
WiseList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Emerald free?
Emerald is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WiseList or Emerald?
WiseList is rated higher. WiseList averages 2.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Emerald averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do WiseList or Emerald have ads?
Neither WiseList nor Emerald shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WiseList or Emerald?
WiseList ships an update fortnightly, and Emerald monthly. Most recently, WiseList was updated on September 21, 2026 and Emerald on September 21, 2026.

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