Comparison

proLists vs ShopCart

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

ShopCart

Organize your shopping with a unique active/inactive list system. Add subitems for detailed organization and share lists instantly. No account or subscription required for a streamlined experience.

Highlights
  • Active and inactive list separation
  • Subitem organization
  • Multiple list creation
  • Instant list sharing
  • No account required
  • No subscription needed
Features
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ShopCart reimagines the shopping list. Instead of checking items off and losing track, ShopCart splits your list into Active and Inactive — so you always know exactly what's left to grab. Add subitems to organize varieties under one item. Create multiple lists for different stores or occasions. Share any list instantly with anyone. No account needed. No subscription. Just a fast, clean list app that stays out of your way.

Screenshots

proLists4 screens
ShopCart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShopCart at none against proLists's 1. ShopCart also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). proLists's advantage is iOS requirement (15.8 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. ShopCart asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for proLists against 5.0 for ShopCart. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

proLists ships an update every 2 months, ShopCart every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
proLists versus ShopCart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterproListsShopCart
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.8 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLawrence HislopTodd Louis Feliciano

Customer experience

proLists

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

ShopCart

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

proLists

One-time1
  • ProLists All-Access$0.99
None

ShopCart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is proLists free?
proLists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShopCart free?
ShopCart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, proLists or ShopCart?
proLists and ShopCart are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do proLists or ShopCart have ads?
Neither proLists nor ShopCart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, proLists or ShopCart?
proLists ships an update every 2 months, and ShopCart every 2 weeks. Most recently, proLists was updated on November 11, 2026 and ShopCart on October 31, 2026.

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