Comparison

proLists vs Shopping List

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

Head to head
About

proLists

Create and manage various types of lists, from shopping and to-do items to projects and tasks. Keep track of details like quantity, cost, and notes, with options for customization and easy sharing. Protect your sensitive lists with a passcode.

Highlights
  • Customizable lists
  • Item quantity and cost tracking
  • Passcode protection for lists
  • Text, email, and print sharing
  • Light/Dark modes
  • Quick item addition and completion
Features
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One App. Every List. Done Faster. proLists is a fast, flexible list app that helps you organize anything—from shopping and to-dos to meals, restaurants, movies, and projects. Create lists in seconds. Reuse them anytime. Never forget anything again. Why People Choose proLists • Build lists quickly and effortlessly • Reuse items—no more typing the same things again • Customize each list to work the way you think • Stay organized without clutter or complexity Perfect For • Grocery shopping • To-do and task lists • Meal planning • Restaurants to try • Movies & TV to watch • Projects and ideas Smart Features That Save You Time • Items are remembered automatically for fast reuse • Optional Favorites for your most-used items • Add items by typing or voice • Quickly mark items complete—and undo with a tap • Organize with categories, quantities, notes, and cost tracking • Reorder lists easily for repeat use Designed for Real Life • Customize each list with only the features you need • Clean, category-based item selection (no clutter) • Share via text, email, or print • App icon badge shows item counts • Archive and fully edit past items • Optional passcode protection • Light and Dark modes Flexible. Powerful. Simple. Whether you’re making a quick shopping list or organizing a complex project, proLists adapts to you. Free to Try Use proLists for free with basic features. Upgrade once for full, permanent access.

About

Shopping List

Easily create and share shopping lists with family or friends. Automatically detect items from SMS messages, organize with custom categories, and collaborate in real-time. Perfect for households and groups who shop together.

Highlights
  • Shareable shopping lists
  • Smart SMS import with item detection
  • Customizable categories
  • Multiple list management
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Baskio is the grocery list you share with your family, partner, or roommates. Everyone adds items, everyone sees the list update instantly, and nothing gets forgotten at the store. NO SIGN-UP NEEDED Start a list the moment you open the app. Create an account later if you want to sync across devices. SHARE AND SHOP TOGETHER • Invite anyone with a link or a QR code • Changes appear in real time on every phone • See who added or bought each item • Get a notification when items are added or bought WORKS OFFLINE Add and check off items in the store even without signal. Baskio syncs as soon as you are back online. PASTE A TEXT, GET A LIST Copy a message like "milk, 2 kg of apples, bread" and Baskio turns it into separate items with quantities and units. SORTED LIKE YOUR STORE Items are grouped by category with colors and icons. Reorder categories to match the aisles of your supermarket, so you walk through the store once. ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN A home screen widget shows what is left to buy. Check items off without opening the app. With Baskio Pro, a Live Activity keeps your progress on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island while you shop. SMART HELP • AI recipe ideas: describe what you feel like eating and add the ingredients in one tap • Auto-categorize: let Baskio sort your uncategorized items • Buy again: Baskio notices what you buy regularly and suggests it when it is time to restock MULTIPLE LISTS Weekly groceries, a party, a trip, the hardware store: keep a separate list for each, all shared with the right people. BASKIO PRO Unlimited lists, Live Activities, Focus Shopping Mode, one-tap clearing of bought items, and unlimited AI features. Monthly or annual subscription, cancel anytime. Baskio is built for families, couples, and roommates who shop together. Download it and make the next grocery run the easy one. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://baskio.nagord.com/privacy

Screenshots

proLists4 screens
Shopping List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shopping List at every 2 weeks against proLists's every 2 months. proLists's advantage is iOS requirement (15.8 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. proLists sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shopping List sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

proLists ships an update every 2 months, Shopping List every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
proLists versus Shopping List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterproListsShopping List
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.8 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLawrence HislopNagord

Customer experience

proLists

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Shopping List

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

proLists

One-time1
  • ProLists All-Access$0.99
2 purchases

Shopping List

Subscriptions2
  • Productivity Kit$1.991 Month
  • Productivity Kit$5.991 Year

Questions

Is proLists free?
proLists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shopping List free?
Shopping List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do proLists or Shopping List have ads?
Neither proLists nor Shopping List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, proLists or Shopping List?
proLists ships an update every 2 months, and Shopping List every 2 weeks. Most recently, proLists was updated on November 11, 2026 and Shopping List on November 6, 2026.

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