# proLists vs ShopCart

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.

Both are free to download. proLists sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ShopCart asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | proLists | ShopCart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prolists/id1504105340/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopcart-make-lists-simply/id6777293012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.8** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lawrence Hislop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503920643) | [Todd Louis Feliciano](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777293194) |

## What reviewers say

### proLists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prolists/id1504105340)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ProLists All-Access | $0.99 | one-time |


### ShopCart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopcart-make-lists-simply/id6777293012)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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