Comparison

SMS Smileys vs Shoppers Lists

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

Head to head
About

SMS Smileys

Enhance your text messages with a vast collection of unique and super-sized emoticons. Safely type while on the go and explore creative ways to send fun messages, including new diversity emojis and flags.

Highlights
  • Custom Smileys
  • Smileys Max (Super-Sized)
  • Smileys & Walk (Safe Typing)
  • Smileys Art
  • Over 300 new diversity emojis
  • 200 new flags
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to the world of Smileys. SMS Smileys now includes great new features: Custom Smileys: Unique Smileys. Smileys Max: Super-Sized Smileys. Smileys & Walk: Safely type messages to your friends while on the move. Smileys Art: Provides a great introduction into the world of sending fun messages. Please ensure you have updated to iOS8.3 to use over 300 new diversity emojis and 200 flags etc. on your keyboard. Get these great new features and impress your friends. Remember to tell your friends about this application, they will love it too!!

About

Shoppers Lists

Organize your shopping with this intuitive app. Features smart input, customizable sorting, and easy sharing options. Automatically calculates total cost and integrates with your calendar.

Highlights
  • Smart input for faster item entry
  • Sortable list items by name, status, brand, or store
  • Share lists as image, PDF, or CSV
  • Automatic cost calculation
  • Schedule shopping events to calendar
  • Multiple color themes
Features
Currently charting
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Shoppers lists is an easy-to-use app to get shopping organized. Features: ~ Easy to use with self-explaining interface. ~ Built-in smart Input feature makes input of shopping items easier and faster. ~ Swipe to delete list item. ~ Shopping list items are sortable by their name, if they are done or not, their brands, and which store to buy from. ~ 4 color themes to choose from. ~ Shopping list can be saved and reopened. ~ Share shopping list as image, pdf file or csv file to Pages, Microsoft Excel, E-mail, Messages, Notes and etc. ~ In-app schedule shopping events to Calendar. ~ Overall cost of the shopping list automatically calculated on detail display based on items' amount and price. ~ Support air print. ~ Full iOS device support including iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Apple Watch. ~ Support 3D Touch Quick Actions and Peek and Pop. ~ Support landscape mode.

Screenshots

SMS Smileys4 screens
Shoppers Lists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shoppers Lists at none against SMS Smileys's 5. SMS Smileys's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 43%) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On update cadence, ads, chart position 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

SMS Smileys costs $0.99 and Shoppers Lists $1.99 up front. SMS Smileys sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Shoppers Lists asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMS Smileys ships an update every 3 months, Shoppers Lists every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SMS Smileys versus Shoppers Lists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS SmileysShoppers Lists
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating3.5 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.8% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#27 — better#73
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJA Applications LtdXin Zhou

Customer experience

SMS Smileys

All ratings30 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral20.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews273 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative33.7%

Shoppers Lists

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

SMS Smileys

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes frequently
  • Keyboard doesn't show up
  • Emojis not visible to recipients

Requested features

3 requests
  • More emoji options
  • Compatibility with other messaging apps
  • Ability to work across different devices

Shoppers Lists

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

SMS Smileys

One-time5
  • Generic Pack$0.99
  • Animals Pack$0.99
  • Flags Pack$0.99
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  • Fun Pack$0.99
  • All Art Packs$2.99
None

Shoppers Lists

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMS Smileys free?
SMS Smileys costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Shoppers Lists free?
Shoppers Lists costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMS Smileys or Shoppers Lists have ads?
Neither SMS Smileys nor Shoppers Lists shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMS Smileys or Shoppers Lists?
SMS Smileys ships an update every 3 months, and Shoppers Lists every 4 months. Most recently, SMS Smileys was updated on October 26, 2026 and Shoppers Lists on October 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, SMS Smileys or Shoppers Lists?
SMS Smileys currently peaks at #27 in the App Store charts, and Shoppers Lists at #73. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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