# Grocery Gadget vs ItemMap

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ItemMap at 100% against Grocery Gadget's 57%. ItemMap also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Grocery Gadget's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grocery Gadget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ItemMap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ItemMap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grocery Gadget has 3.7K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of ItemMap's.

Grocery Gadget ships an update every 5 weeks, ItemMap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grocery Gadget | ItemMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grocery-gadget/id287932487/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itemmap-3d-inventory-scanner/id6756735204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simple Automations, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872524682) | [ItemMap, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862552395) |

## 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


### ItemMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itemmap-3d-inventory-scanner/id6756735204)

Scan your belongings to create a 3D visual inventory. The app identifies items, provides estimated retail and resale values, and organizes them by location. You can easily search your inventory and export it in various formats.

**Highlights:** 3D visual inventory mapping, Item identification and description, Retail and resale value estimation, Location-based organization, Fast keyword search, Exportable catalogs (PDF, CSV, GLB)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ItemMap Unlimited (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| ItemMap Unlimited (Annual) | $149.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grocery Gadget free?

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

### Is ItemMap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grocery Gadget or ItemMap?

ItemMap is rated higher. Grocery Gadget averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while ItemMap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Grocery Gadget or ItemMap have ads?

Grocery Gadget shows ads; ItemMap does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grocery Gadget or ItemMap?

Grocery Gadget ships an update every 5 weeks, and ItemMap every 3 weeks. Most recently, Grocery Gadget was updated on November 1, 2026 and ItemMap on October 30, 2026.

---

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