# List! Lite vs Grocery List with Sync

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: List! Lite at none against Grocery List with Sync's 5. List! Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (86% vs 75%). Grocery List with Sync's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 57) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grocery List with Sync sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. List! Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for List! Lite against 4.7 for Grocery List with Sync. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grocery List with Sync has 24K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of List! Lite's written reviews are positive against 75% of Grocery List with Sync's.

List! Lite ships an update every 3 months, Grocery List with Sync monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | List! Lite | Grocery List with Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/list-lite/id357430287/reviews)** | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grocery-list-with-sync/id491297400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 75.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Secret Society Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/357430290) | [Buzzworthy Vibe Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624846087) |

## What reviewers say

### List! Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/list-lite/id357430287)

Manage your tasks and ideas with an advanced list application. Create nested lists with notes, priorities, and due dates. Export and import lists via email or text.

**Highlights:** Multiple nested lists, Notes, priorities, and due dates, Copy/delete/move multiple items, Dynamic sorting, In-app email and export, List item alert notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- ⚡ Quick and easy to use
- 🎨 Clean, uncluttered design
- 💰 Free or affordable pricing
- 🏷️ Customizable list categories with icons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss after app updates
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- ❌ Limited to 5 lists in free version
- 🔍 No text search functionality
- 🔒 Lacks password/lock protection

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding new items
- Data deletion after updates
- App freezes during list creation
- Random app shutdowns causing data loss
- Text import feature not working

**Requested features**

- Nested lists within lists (sub-lists within sub-lists)
- Text search/find functionality
- Password or lock protection for lists
- Cross-device synchronization (iPhone/iPad)
- Drag-and-drop item reordering


### 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 List! Lite free?

List! Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grocery List with Sync free?

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

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

List! Lite is rated higher. List! Lite averages 4.8 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Grocery List with Sync averages 4.7 from 24K ratings.

### Do List! Lite or Grocery List with Sync have ads?

Grocery List with Sync shows ads; List! Lite does not.

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

List! Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Grocery List with Sync monthly. Most recently, List! Lite was updated on August 19, 2026 and Grocery List with Sync on September 26, 2026.

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