Sapient List vs Shared Simple Shopping List
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sapient List
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Smart Grocery Shopping Management for iOS and iPadOS Smart Data Structure enables effective grocery shopping management: Items are the core of Sapient List. Use name and remark to describe your items, add a barcode to quickly prepare for shopping by using your iPhone’s camera to scan the barcode of needed Items. Add Images to facilitate Item identification in a shop. Link Items to Shops and Aisles: when shopping you will be shown only the relevant Items for the Shop and Aisle you are currently in. Link Items to a Storage and a Shelf: prepare your shopping list by checking what is missing in your panty, refrigerator, freezer etc. Categories and Subcategories add flexibility and enable shopping planning based on the criteria relevant to you. iCloud Sync: Automatically keep your Shopping Lists up to date on all your iOS devices. iCloud Share: Share your Shopping Lists with family and friends. No Subscription, full privacy
Shared Simple Shopping List
Easily create and share shopping lists with family, friends, or roommates. Enjoy real-time updates as multiple users can add, edit, and delete items simultaneously. Features a simple interface, dark mode, and is designed for effortless collaboration.
- Real-time list updates
- Add, edit, and delete items
- Share lists via link
- Simple user interface
- Dark mode support
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"Shopping List" is an application that allows users to easily share their shopping lists with family, loved ones, and friends. It features real-time updates and allows multiple users to add, edit, and delete items simultaneously. The app is designed with simplicity in mind and is easy to use for everyone. [Features] Manage items: Add, delete, and edit items. Share your shopping list: You can share your shopping list, and changes to the shared list are reflected to all members in real time. Simple design: The simple design allows anyone to use the system immediately. Dark mode support: For those who want to lighten the burden on their eyes and conserve battery power. Recommended for Family: For those who want to share shopping lists among family members. Lovers: For those who want to share shopping lists among live-in lovers. Roommates: For those who want to share their shopping lists with other roommates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shared Simple Shopping List at none against Sapient List's 3. Shared Simple Shopping List also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Sapient List's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Sapient List sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Shared Simple Shopping List asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sapient List ships an update every 6 weeks, Shared Simple Shopping List every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sapient List | Shared Simple Shopping List |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Klug | Yuki Minami |
In-app purchases
Sapient List
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
Shared Simple Shopping List
No in-app purchases
Questions
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