Make a List vs Groceries
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Make a List | Groceries |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lucid Atomics Corporation | Krishna Sathvik Mantripragada |
Customer experience
Make a List
Groceries
In-app purchases
Make a List
No in-app purchases
Groceries
No in-app purchases









