Comparison

Grocery Gadget vs VIPL

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

Head to head
About

Grocery Gadget

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
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The most powerful but simple shared grocery list organizer! 10 years on the market, recognized by major media, journalists, bloggers, and reputable reviewers. Several times Apple featured app. Save time and money. Be organized at home and efficient at the supermarket. Stop rebuilding shopping lists – just reuse them. Stop calling your spouse - share via sync. - Arrange products like your pantry, refrigerator, laundry room - App automatically learns item order as you shop. Or, arrange aisles manually. - Don’t type – scan barcodes or use built-in list of frequent items - Sync shopping lists with spouse, attack supermarket 2x as fast! Push Notification - Picture is worth a 1000 words: Never bring home the wrong product - Multiple Shopping Lists, arrange different projects - Consolidated "All Lists" list - Multiple Stores – Create lists across multiple stores - Color Pricing – Compare item prices across stores Do you need help or have suggestion? Email us – support is always available. To cover development cost and support, the app now serves ads which can be removed by purchasing the Yearly subscription with FREE one month trial: • Length of subscription - One year • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of use: http://www.grocerygadgets.com/terms_of_use.aspx Grocery Gadget – Serious Shopping Simplified

About

VIPL

Features
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Introducing VIPL - VM Track: Your Ultimate Vehicle Management Companion! Revolutionize your vehicle management experience with VIPL - VM Track, the cutting-edge mobile app designed to empower you with unparalleled control over your fleet! VM Track is your go-to solution for seamless vehicle tracking, fuel monitoring, and theft prevention. Key Features: Real-time Vehicle Tracking: Stay in the driver's seat of your fleet with live location updates. Know where your vehicles are at all times for optimal control and efficiency. Fuel Monitoring and Refill Alerts: Never run on empty again! VM Track keeps a vigilant eye on your fuel levels, providing timely alerts for refills and ensuring your vehicles are always ready to hit the road. Theft Data and Security: Protect your assets with advanced theft prevention features. VM Track detects suspicious activities and alerts you instantly, giving you peace of mind and safeguarding your valuable vehicles. Comprehensive Fuel Summary Reports: Gain valuable insights into your fleet's fuel consumption with detailed summary reports. Make informed decisions and optimize your operations for maximum efficiency and cost savings. User-Friendly Interface: VM Track's intuitive design makes it easy for both fleet managers and drivers to navigate and access critical information effortlessly. Future Enhancements: We're committed to continuous improvement! Expect regular updates with exciting new features and enhancements to elevate your vehicle management experience even further. Take control of your fleet like never before—download VIPL - VM Track now and experience the future of vehicle management! #VIPLVMTrack #DriveSmartDriveSafe

Screenshots

Grocery Gadget4 screens
VIPL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VIPL at none against Grocery Gadget's 3. VIPL also leads on ads (none vs shown). Grocery Gadget's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price 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. Grocery Gadget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. VIPL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grocery Gadget ships an update every 5 weeks, VIPL every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Grocery Gadget versus VIPL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrocery GadgetVIPL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB42 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSimple Automations, Inc.Vasundhara IT Pvt. Ltd.

Bugs and requests

Grocery Gadget

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

VIPL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Grocery Gadget

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$9.991 Year
  • Family subscription$14.991 Year
None

VIPL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grocery Gadget free?
Grocery Gadget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VIPL free?
VIPL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Grocery Gadget or VIPL have ads?
Grocery Gadget shows ads; VIPL does not.
Which is updated more often, Grocery Gadget or VIPL?
Grocery Gadget ships an update every 5 weeks, and VIPL every 14 months. Most recently, Grocery Gadget was updated on November 1, 2026 and VIPL on October 30, 2026.

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