Comparison

ListPro vs Grocery List with Sync

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

Head to head
About

ListPro

Create any type of list, from simple checklists to complex databases, with a powerful and flexible toolkit. Access hundreds of customizable templates and user-created lists to get started quickly. Sync your data with a desktop version for seamless management.

Highlights
  • Customizable templates
  • Multiple column types
  • Item indenting
  • Reusable lists
  • Master lists support
  • Wi-Fi data sync with Windows version
  • Access to List Exchange
Features
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ListPro® is the ultimate list-making toolkit. ListPro gives you everything you need to craft the perfect list. With ListPro's robust set of features, including an optional desktop version, you can build lists ranging from simple checklists to micro-databases. Get ListPro today and become a list pro! ListPro Doesn't Limit Your Creativity! ListPro gives you the tools and flexibility to build the lists you need. Don't get hemmed in by one-trick pony list makers. With over 40 fully-customizable templates, 7 column types, item indenting, and a host of other list-making tools, ListPro lets you craft the list you need. Hundreds of Free Lists! If you need some help getting started, choose from hundreds of user-constructed lists and templates at the List Exchange. Shopping lists, Getting Things Done templates, academic study guides, medical information, and more are just a click away. FEATURES: * Lists are reusable * Supports master lists (e.g., a shopping list that includes all items, and way to show just the items you need now) * Customizable columns * Sync your data seamlessly viaWi-Fi with ListPro for Windows (purchased separately) * Use built-in list types (To Do, Shopping, Checklist, etc.) or create your own * Access to List Exchange for free lists The Best of the Best! Winner of multiple mobile computing awards, ListPro has been the preferred choice for serious list makers for over 25 years. Get ListPro today, and find out why ListPro remains the standard for people who are serious about their lists.

About

Grocery List with Sync

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
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We help over 6 million users around the world do their shopping routines with joy and pleasure. The Washington Post: "Buy Me a Pie! lets users see their lists and update in real time." The Next Web: "This is a neat, easy-to-use app that’s beautifully designed. But where Buy Me a Pie really comes in to its own is that a single account can be synced across multiple iOS devices." TechCrunch: "Buy Me a Pie! is certainly well designed and simple to use, ratching up an average user rating of 4.5/5 in the App Store globally." ***** Featured by Apple App Store in Food & Drink and Productivity categories ***** ====================================== You definitely need this app if you know the value of: ====================================== * Time: a well-planned list updated in real time saves precious minutes and hours in a store; * Money: when you know what to buy you're safe from spontaneous purchases and waste; * High spirits: we are sure you'll be happier without frustration caused by double purchases or forgotten items to buy; * Environment: paper shopping lists are made of trees. Our lists are made of lines of program code. App features: * MULTI-PLATFORM. Use it on iPhone, iPad and any other device by going to buymeapie.com website; * MULTIPLE SHOPPING LISTS organized into the convenient list of lists with the preview of their contents; * SMART GROUPING. Group your products by aisles with the help of colors assigned to the items, and the app will group the items in the list automatically; * SELF-LEARNING DICTIONARY. The entered items are automatically stored in the dictionary for future fast entry. The dictionary language may coincide the system language or not – the application settings allow both ways; * SMART SUGGESTIONS. The app will automatically suggest a word upon entering a few letters so you can quickly add items to a list. The suggestions reflect your own daily habits; * SIRI INTEGRATION. To have a product added to the shopping list, just ask; * DRAG AND DROP SUPPORT in the app for iPad. Came across a right product in a recipe blog or while chatting with your colleagues? Just drag it to your shopping list; * PIN LIST. Any list can be pinned to top by a single tap; * CROSSED-OUT SORTING. The crossed-out products are sorted alphabetically or by time of crossing-out, the choice is up to you; * APPLE WATCH COMPLICATION SUPPORT. Shopping lists available on the watch face; * AUTOMATIC SYNCHRONIZATION in background: edit your lists, and we will take care of delivering the changes to your family or friends; * NOTIFICATIONS: see every alteration made to your lists in real-time and get push notification about the changes; * Pull up the list to clear all checked items; * Turn off the auto screen lock option in the app settings; * Share your lists via text messages or emails. Buy Me a Pie! is free to download and use. Purchasing the in-app Pro auto-renewing subscription unlocks unlimited shopping lists, sharing lists to unlimited users, additional color groups, ads-free version and premium support. Buy Me a Pie! Pro can be purchased as an auto-renewable subscription for 2.99 USD a month or 29.99 USD a year, as well as lifetime license for 49.99 USD with a one-time payment. We offer a free trial for a month. Once it is over, you will be automatically billed 29.99 USD per year, unless canceled. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Your account will be charged 29.99 USD for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless canceled beforehand. Subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscriptions in the Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: http://buymeapie.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

ListPro4 screens
Grocery List with Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Grocery List with Sync at Free against ListPro's $4.99. Grocery List with Sync also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 71) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). ListPro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and review sentiment 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

Grocery List with Sync is free to download; ListPro costs $4.99 up front. Grocery List with Sync sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ListPro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for ListPro 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 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of ListPro's written reviews are positive against 75% of Grocery List with Sync's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ListPro ships an update every 5 months, Grocery List with Sync monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
ListPro versus Grocery List with Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListProGrocery List with Sync
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (71 ratings)4.7 (24K ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.2% of reviews — better75.4% of reviews
Number of ratings7124K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlium Software, Inc.Buzzworthy Vibe Co.

Customer experience

ListPro

All ratings71 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews293 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral7.2%
Negative14.7%

Grocery List with Sync

All ratings24,254 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews471 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative19.3%

User reviews

ListPro

From 71 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Customizable lists
  • 👍 Flexible and powerful
  • 🔒 Secure with password protection
  • 👍 Syncs well between devices
  • 👍 Useful for various purposes (shopping, to-do, etc.)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional syncing issues
  • 🐛 Limited layout options
  • 🐛 Lacks landscape mode
  • 🐛 Complicated for basic list needs
  • 🐛 Outdated design compared to newer list apps

Grocery List with Sync

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

ListPro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes or crashes
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Sorting and filtering not working as expected

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add reminders/notifications
  • Improve syncing between devices
  • Implement landscape mode
  • Enhance layout and design
  • Add ability to duplicate/copy lists
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  • Integrate with cloud storage (Dropbox, iCloud, etc.)

Grocery List with Sync

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to reorder list items
  • Add photos/barcodes for items
  • Integrate with voice assistants
  • Improved Apple Watch support
  • Option to manually rearrange lists
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  • Add pricing/total cost tracking

In-app purchases

None

ListPro

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Grocery List with Sync

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Pro subscription$29.991 Year
  • Pro Subscription1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime PRO$24.99
  • Lifetime PRO$49.99

Questions

Is ListPro free?
ListPro costs $4.99, 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, ListPro or Grocery List with Sync?
Grocery List with Sync is rated higher. ListPro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Grocery List with Sync averages 4.7 from 24K ratings.
Do ListPro or Grocery List with Sync have ads?
Grocery List with Sync shows ads; ListPro does not.
Which is updated more often, ListPro or Grocery List with Sync?
ListPro ships an update every 5 months, and Grocery List with Sync monthly. Most recently, ListPro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Grocery List with Sync on September 26, 2026.

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