Comparison

Make a List vs Groceries

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

Head to head
About

Make a List

This straightforward application helps busy individuals manage their daily tasks with a simple to-do list. Quickly add action items as they come to mind or create a bank of routine tasks for easy access. Utilize checklist functions and delete completed items to stay organized.

Highlights
  • Quick Add tab for immediate task entry
  • Add tab for creating routine task banks
  • Notes field for task details
  • Checklist function for completed tasks
  • Delete completed tasks
  • Uncomplicated interface
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For busy users searching for a simple and uncomplicated way to create a To Do list, this app is for you! Being only a To Do list, with no complicated or unnecessary add-ons, will make it much easier for you to use. Use the Quick Add tab to create a list as you remember action items in your busy day, or create a bank of routine tasks by clicking on the Add tab. Subsequently, you will be able to go to the Add section, and with a simple click add a task to your To Do list. Use the Notes field to add specific information about your task such as a time, a name, a place, etc. The green buttons to the left of your list provide a useful checklist function allowing you to check off tasks as you finish them. Or, using the red buttons to the right of your list, you can delete tasks as they are completed. This app will become a staple. Make your busy day a breeze by keeping yourself focused and organized in a simple and organized way.

About

Groceries

Effortlessly plan your shopping trips with intelligent list creation. The app automatically detects items, quantities, and stores from natural language input. Organize groceries by list, store, or category and share with others easily.

Highlights
  • Smart natural language input
  • Automatic item, quantity, and store detection
  • Organize by Lists, Store, or Categories
  • Share lists via QR code or text
  • Offline functionality
  • Local-first storage
  • Dark mode and custom app icons
Features
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Groceries — Smart Lists is a simple, private grocery list for iPhone and iPad. Plan shopping trips, add items naturally, and share lists with family in seconds — no account required. ADD ITEMS THE NATURAL WAY Type the way you talk: “2 eggs from Walmart” or “milk, bananas, spinach.” The app detects quantity, category, and store as you type. SMART ORGANIZATION • Multiple named lists for different shopping runs • Browse by list, store, or category • 16 built-in categories with 1,300+ keywords • 39 popular stores included — add your own anytime • Product thumbnails for a clearer shopping view SHARE IN SECONDS • Send an importable link or QR code • Recipients get their own editable copy • Copy as Text for iMessage, Notes, or email — paste it back in Import • Share from any list with one tap FOCUSED SHOPPING Drill into a single store or category, track progress as you shop, and clear completed items when you’re done. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No sign-up. No ads. Your lists stay on your device. Sharing only happens when you choose. CUSTOMIZE YOUR APP • Alternate Home Screen icons • Custom stores and categories • Reorder categories to match your store route • Light, dark, or system appearance Perfect for weekly groceries, Costco runs, meal prep, and sharing lists with roommates or family. Questions or feedback? Visit smartgrocerylists.app/support Privacy policy: smartgrocerylists.app/privacy

Screenshots

Make a List4 screens
Groceries4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Groceries at 5.0 against Make a List's 2.5. Groceries also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Groceries holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Make a List's written reviews are positive against 100% of Groceries's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Make a List ships an update every 3 weeks, Groceries every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Make a List versus Groceries: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMake a ListGroceries
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucid Atomics CorporationKrishna Sathvik Mantripragada

Customer experience

Make a List

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Groceries

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Make a List

No in-app purchases

None

Groceries

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Make a List free?
Make a List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Groceries free?
Groceries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Make a List or Groceries?
Groceries is rated higher. Make a List averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Groceries averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Make a List or Groceries have ads?
Make a List shows ads; Groceries does not.
Which is updated more often, Make a List or Groceries?
Make a List ships an update every 3 weeks, and Groceries every 9 days. Most recently, Make a List was updated on November 1, 2026 and Groceries on October 31, 2026.

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