Comparison

proLists vs Grocerly 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

Grocerly Shopping List

Features
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Grocerly Groceries is your smart grocery list for iPhone. Create lists, add items by category, and check them off as you shop. Simple, clear, and always up to date. Without ads. SHOP TOGETHER Share your list with your partner, roommate, or family by email. Everyone instantly sees what still needs to be bought — no duplicate purchases and no forgotten items. REAL-TIME SYNC Add something at home and it appears right away on your partner’s list in the store. Changes sync automatically across all members. SHOP WITH CLARITY • Multiple lists for different stores or occasions • Items by category: produce, dairy, drinks, meat, frozen, and more • Progress bar per list — see at a glance what’s left • Check off items with a single tap • Add recipes • Bonus: Daily Meal Planner included! FOR EVERYONE Start free with up to 2 lists. With a paid subscription, share unlimited lists with up to 5 people — ideal for couples and families. Download Grocerly Groceries and make grocery shopping simple again. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

proLists4 screens
Grocerly Shopping List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Grocerly Shopping List at weekly against proLists's every 2 months. proLists's advantage is iOS requirement (15.8 vs 17.0). 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. proLists sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Grocerly Shopping List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

proLists ships an update every 2 months, Grocerly Shopping List weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
proLists versus Grocerly Shopping List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterproListsGrocerly Shopping List
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.8 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLawrence HislopGlenn Van Croonenborch

In-app purchases

1 purchases

proLists

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

Grocerly Shopping List

Subscriptions3
  • Duo Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Duo Yearly$44.991 Year
  • Family$89.991 Year

Questions

Is proLists free?
proLists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grocerly Shopping List free?
Grocerly Shopping List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do proLists or Grocerly Shopping List have ads?
Neither proLists nor Grocerly Shopping List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, proLists or Grocerly Shopping List?
proLists ships an update every 2 months, and Grocerly Shopping List weekly. Most recently, proLists was updated on November 3, 2026 and Grocerly Shopping List on October 31, 2026.

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