Comparison

Shopping Plug vs Pantroo

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

Head to head

The Plug

cheeses, deli, spices, sauces

Free

🛍️ Shopping

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About

Shopping Plug

Features

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The Plug is a crowdsourced shopping app that allow users to share and find local clearance and sale items in their area. Simply move the distance slider to find items within the selected distance. Easily add and share items with other users as well as your friends via social media, email, text etc. You and your friends never need to miss a deal in your area if you use The Plug.

About

Pantroo

Features

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Pantroo brings you the finest deli and gourmet essentials, curated to elevate every moment, from cooking and indulging to hosting. Explore over 2,000 premium products from top local and global brands, including cheeses, deli, spices, sauces, produce, snacks, desserts, bakery, and more. Whether you’re stocking your pantry, discovering new favorites, or simply indulging, Pantroo delivers quality, convenience, and exceptional taste straight to your door.

Screenshots

Shopping Plug4 screens

Pantroo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pantroo at fortnightly against Shopping Plug's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shopping Plug ships an update every 8 months, Pantroo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Shopping Plug versus Pantroo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Shopping Plug	Pantroo
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 8 months	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.6	15.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	27 MB	8 MB
Age rating	4+	12+
Developer	Dameon Bryant	Etablissements Antoine Massoud SAL

In-app purchases

None

Shopping Plug

No in-app purchases

None

Pantroo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shopping Plug free?

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

Is Pantroo free?

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

Do Shopping Plug or Pantroo have ads?

Neither Shopping Plug nor Pantroo shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Shopping Plug or Pantroo?

Shopping Plug ships an update every 8 months, and Pantroo fortnightly. Most recently, Shopping Plug was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pantroo on October 25, 2026.