Comparison

Sapient List vs Grocy 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

Grocy List

Effortlessly manage your grocery shopping. Add items, check them off as you go, and share lists with others. Features like auto-sorting and voice input streamline your shopping trips.

Highlights
  • Easy item addition
  • Check off items while shopping
  • Share lists with family/friends
  • Auto-sorting
  • Voice input
  • Real-time list sharing
Features
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Make grocery shopping effortless with our app! Easily add items to your list, check them off as you shop, and share your list with family or friends. Whether you’re planning a big meal or just grabbing the essentials, our app helps you stay organized and on track. Enjoy a seamless shopping experience with features like auto-sorting, voice input, and real-time list sharing. Perfect for busy individuals and families alike!

Screenshots

Sapient List4 screens
Grocy List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grocy List at none against Sapient List's 3. Grocy List also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. Grocy List asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sapient List ships an update every 6 weeks, Grocy List every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sapient List versus Grocy List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSapient ListGrocy List
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.614.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael KlugAmbi Martinez

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sapient List

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

Grocy List

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sapient List free?
Sapient List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grocy List free?
Grocy List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sapient List or Grocy List have ads?
Neither Sapient List nor Grocy List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sapient List or Grocy List?
Sapient List ships an update every 6 weeks, and Grocy List every 4 days. Most recently, Sapient List was updated on November 3, 2026 and Grocy List on October 30, 2026.

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