Comparison

WiseList vs My Renaissance

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

My Renaissance

Features
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Life at Renaissance is about enjoying every day with confidence, comfort, and connection. Exclusively for Renaissance Retirement Living residents, the Renaissance App brings your community closer, making it easy to stay informed, access services, and make the most of everything village life has to offer.​ Everything you need is conveniently in one place. Book village facilities and shared spaces, access exclusive resident offers and services, and stay up to date with community news, upcoming events, and important village announcements.​ Planning to join an event? RSVP in just a few taps, then revisit the moments that matter through shared photos and community highlights. If you're preparing to join the Renaissance community, you can also follow the progress of your new home and receive updates on key milestones before you move in.​ Whether you're already a resident or looking forward to becoming one, the app helps you feel connected from day one, making it easy to engage with your community at every stage of your journey.​ Need assistance? Integrated maintenance and facility management allows you to submit requests quickly and stay informed, giving you peace of mind that support is always close at hand.​ Designed to simplify everyday living and strengthen community connections, the Renaissance App helps you stay informed, involved, and connected to the lifestyle you enjoy.​

Screenshots

WiseList4 screens
My Renaissance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Renaissance at none against WiseList's 2. My Renaissance also leads on device support (3 vs 1). WiseList's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). 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. My Renaissance asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiseList ships an update fortnightly, My Renaissance monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WiseList versus My Renaissance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiseListMy Renaissance
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWiseList Pty LtdGenerator Tech

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
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  • 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

My Renaissance

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WiseList

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

My Renaissance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WiseList free?
WiseList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Renaissance free?
My Renaissance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WiseList or My Renaissance have ads?
Neither WiseList nor My Renaissance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WiseList or My Renaissance?
WiseList ships an update fortnightly, and My Renaissance monthly. Most recently, WiseList was updated on October 17, 2026 and My Renaissance on October 16, 2026.

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