# List! vs Grocery List with Sync

The clearest difference is price: Grocery List with Sync at Free against List!'s $1.99. Grocery List with Sync also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 243) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). List!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Grocery List with Sync is free to download; List! costs $1.99 up front. Grocery List with Sync sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. List! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for List! 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 243, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of List!'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Grocery List with Sync's.

List! ships an update every 3 months, Grocery List with Sync monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | List! | Grocery List with Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/list/id377625479/reviews)** | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grocery-list-with-sync/id491297400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 243 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.1% of reviews** | 75.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **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!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/list/id377625479)

Manage your tasks and projects with an advanced list application. Organize items with notes, priorities, and due dates, and utilize powerful sorting and export options. A free lite version is available for trial.

**Highlights:** Multiple nested lists, Notes, priorities, and due dates, Repeating due dates, Dynamic sorting, Export/import via HTML email, Search functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient and straightforward
- 📁 Nested lists and organization
- 💡 Customizable icons
- 🗓️ Useful for various lists (grocery, packing, to-do, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 No password protection or encryption
- 🔄 Lack of syncing between devices
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss
- 📁 Difficulty navigating complex list structures

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when importing/exporting large lists
- Inconsistent behavior when deleting or rearranging list items

**Requested features**

- Add syncing capabilities across devices
- Implement password protection or encryption for sensitive lists
- Improve user interface for better navigation and management of nested lists
- Introduce a calendar or due date view to see all tasks at a glance
- Allow importing and exporting of lists in various formats


### 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! free?

List! costs $1.99, 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! or Grocery List with Sync?

List! is rated higher. List! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while Grocery List with Sync averages 4.7 from 24K ratings.

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

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

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

List! ships an update every 3 months, and Grocery List with Sync monthly. Most recently, List! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Grocery List with Sync on September 26, 2026.

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