Comparison

Listshare vs SyncList

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

Head to head
About

Listshare

Easily create and share lists for groceries, chores, or events with real-time syncing across all devices. Assign tasks, set due dates, and track activity history to keep everyone organized and informed.

Highlights
  • Real-time syncing
  • Task assignment
  • Due dates and priorities
  • Activity history
  • Color-coded categories
  • Offline access
  • Dashboard overview
Features
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YOUR LISTS. ALWAYS IN SYNC. EVERYONE UPDATED INSTANTLY. Listshare is the simplest way to share lists with the people you live with. Groceries, chores, meal plans, events - one list, always current, on every device. No more "I didn't see your message." No more buying milk twice. No more arguments about whose turn it is to clean. HOW IT WORKS Create a list. Invite your family, flatmates, or friends. Start adding items. Changes sync instantly - when someone checks off the bread at the shop, everyone sees it in real time. WHAT YOU CAN DO Drag & drop to reorder items and categories. Assign items to specific people so everyone knows who's responsible. Add due dates and priorities when things need to get done by a certain time. Track everything with a full activity history - see who added what, who completed it, and when. Organise with colour-coded categories. Share lists instantly via QR code, link, or invite code. Works offline and syncs when you're back online. YOUR DASHBOARD See activity across all your lists in one place. Know what's been added, completed, or assigned without opening every list individually. LISTSHARE PLUS The free version gives you 3 lists and 6 categories - enough to get started. Plus unlocks up to 50 lists, 24 categories per list, and 365 days of detailed history. PERFECT FOR Shared grocery and shopping lists. Household chores and cleaning rotas. Meal planning. Holiday and event prep. Moving house. Group trips. Gift ideas. Watchlists for books, films, and places to visit. THE DETAILS Real-time push notifications keep everyone in the loop. Clean, modern design with light and dark mode. Available in English and Spanish. Built with accessibility in mind. Your data is protected with enterprise-grade security. Download Listshare and stop arguing about the shopping. Migrating from the previous Listshare? Automatic data migration and free Plus benefits for existing premium users. Payment terms & conditions + privacy policy is available at https://listshareapp.com/legal

About

SyncList

Features
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The simplest way to share lists with the people you care about. Create a list, share the link, and everyone stays in sync -- instantly. Perfect for grocery shopping, packing for trips, household to-dos, or any list your family, friends, or roommates need to collaborate on. KEY FEATURES: - Real-time sync: Changes appear instantly on everyone's device - Share with a link: Invite anyone with a tap - Sections: Group items by category (Dairy, Produce, Snacks...) - Drag and drop: Reorder items and move between sections - Item reminders: Get notified so you never forget - Smart sorting: Unticked first, ticked first, or manual order - Auto-delete: Completed items disappear on your schedule - Deleted items: Restore anything you accidentally removed - Push notifications: Know when someone checks off an item - Siri: "What's on my Groceries in SyncList?" - Customizable: Choose your accent color and dark/light mode FREE: - Up to 5 lists - Unlimited items and collaborators - Real-time sync PREMIUM: - Unlimited lists - Sections - Item reminders - Auto-delete completed items - Deleted item history - Family Sharing included Try Premium for just $0.99 for your first month. Privacy Policy: https://softwarecrab.com/apps/synclist/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://softwarecrab.com/apps/synclist/support

Screenshots

Listshare4 screens
SyncList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Listshare at every 3 weeks against SyncList's every 9 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. Listshare sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SyncList sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Listshare ships an update every 3 weeks, SyncList every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Listshare versus SyncList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListshareSyncList
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (94 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings94 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJosh PineSoftwareCrab Limited

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Listshare

Subscriptions2
  • Listshare Plus Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Listshare Plus Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium list upgrade$3.99
3 purchases

SyncList

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Listshare free?
Listshare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SyncList free?
SyncList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Listshare or SyncList have ads?
Neither Listshare nor SyncList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Listshare or SyncList?
Listshare ships an update every 3 weeks, and SyncList every 9 months. Most recently, Listshare was updated on November 7, 2026 and SyncList on November 12, 2026.

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