Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

Sapient List

Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time list updates
  • Add, edit, and delete items
  • Share lists via link
  • Simple user interface
  • Dark mode support
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Sapient List4 screens
Shared Simple Shopping List3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sapient List sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Shared Simple Shopping List asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sapient List versus Shared Simple Shopping List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSapient ListShared Simple Shopping List
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael KlugYuki Minami

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sapient List

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
None

Shared Simple Shopping List

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sapient List free?
Sapient List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shared Simple Shopping List free?
Shared Simple Shopping List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sapient List or Shared Simple Shopping List have ads?
Shared Simple Shopping List shows ads; Sapient List does not.
Which is updated more often, Sapient List or Shared Simple Shopping List?
Sapient List ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shared Simple Shopping List every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sapient List was updated on November 11, 2026 and Shared Simple Shopping List on November 6, 2026.

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