# WiseList vs Emerald

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.

Both are free to download. WiseList sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Emerald asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | WiseList | Emerald |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiselist/id1454099261/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emerald/id1561759351/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **37.1% of reviews** | 17.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WiseList Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454099260) | [EMERALD PLANET ENVIRONMENTAL PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526454239) |

## What reviewers say

### WiseList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiselist/id1454099261)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiseList+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| WiseList+ Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- iPad compatible version
- Family collaboration feature
- Aldi price integration
- Ability to reorder lists
- Tally section for bills/expenses


### Emerald

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emerald/id1561759351)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


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