# Grocery Gadget vs Grocery List with Sync

Grocery Gadget and Grocery List with Sync both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Grocery List with Sync's written reviews are positive against 57% of Grocery Gadget's. Grocery List with Sync also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 3.7K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grocery Gadget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Grocery List with Sync sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grocery List with Sync holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grocery List with Sync has 24K ratings behind it against 3.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Grocery Gadget's written reviews are positive against 75% of Grocery List with Sync's.

Grocery Gadget ships an update every 5 weeks, Grocery List with Sync monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grocery Gadget | Grocery List with Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grocery-gadget/id287932487/reviews) | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grocery-list-with-sync/id491297400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | **75.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simple Automations, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872524682) | [Buzzworthy Vibe Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624846087) |

## What reviewers say

### Grocery Gadget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grocery-gadget/id287932487)

Organize your groceries with a powerful yet simple shared list. Save time and money by reusing lists, syncing with family, and efficiently navigating the supermarket. Features include barcode scanning, item arrangement, and price comparison across stores.

**Highlights:** Shared shopping lists with sync, Barcode scanning for items, Organize items by location, Multiple shopping lists, Price comparison across stores, Push notifications

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Family subscription | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient shopping list management
- 🔒 Secure sync between devices
- 👍 Customizable lists and categories
- 👍 Convenient barcode scanning
- 👍 Helpful for budgeting and price tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔒 Sync and login issues
- 👎 Ads despite paid subscription
- 👎 Confusing and cluttered interface
- 👎 Lack of support for non-US products

**Reported bugs**

- Sync not working between devices
- Barcode scanning not functioning properly
- Crashes when adding or removing items
- Deleted items reappearing in lists
- Incorrect item prices and categories

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved search and filtering
- Better integration with meal planning
- Ability to sort items by aisle or category
- Automatic price comparison between stores


### Grocery List with Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grocery-list-with-sync/id491297400)

Organize your shopping with smart lists that sync across devices. Save time and money by avoiding impulse buys and forgotten items. Features include smart grouping, voice input, and real-time updates for shared lists.

**Highlights:** Multi-platform access, Multiple organized shopping lists, Smart product grouping by aisle, Self-learning dictionary for fast entry, Siri integration for voice input, Real-time list synchronization, List sharing via text/email

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime PRO | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime PRO | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for family/shared shopping
- 👍 Helpful for remembering items
- 👍 Useful app for grocery shopping
- 👍 Reliable and works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Bugs after recent updates
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with account/data loss
- 🤔 Confusing interface changes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Lists disappearing after updates
- Syncing issues between devices
- Doubled first letter when using voice input

**Requested features**

- Ability to reorder list items
- Add photos/barcodes for items
- Integrate with voice assistants
- Improved Apple Watch support
- Option to manually rearrange lists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grocery Gadget free?

Grocery Gadget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Grocery List with Sync free?

Grocery List with Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Grocery Gadget or Grocery List with Sync?

Grocery List with Sync is rated higher. Grocery Gadget averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Grocery List with Sync averages 4.7 from 24K ratings.

### Do Grocery Gadget or Grocery List with Sync have ads?

Both Grocery Gadget and Grocery List with Sync show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grocery Gadget or Grocery List with Sync?

Grocery Gadget ships an update every 5 weeks, and Grocery List with Sync monthly. Most recently, Grocery Gadget was updated on November 1, 2026 and Grocery List with Sync on November 5, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*