# Shopping List 2024 vs proLists

The clearest difference is rating: proLists at 5.0 against Shopping List 2024's 3.4. proLists also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and ads (none vs shown). Shopping List 2024's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shopping List 2024 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and proLists sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

proLists holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Shopping List 2024's written reviews are positive against 100% of proLists's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shopping List 2024 | proLists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopping-list-2024/id449457690/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prolists/id1504105340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 63.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.8 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UAB Target Works](https://appshunter.io/developer/353426805) | [Lawrence Hislop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503920643) |

## What reviewers say

### Shopping List 2024

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopping-list-2024/id449457690)

Create and manage visual shopping lists with ease. Supports Apple Watch and Today View widgets for convenient shopping. Share lists with family via iCloud or email, and personalize items with colorful icons or photos.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch shopping support, Today View widget for quick access, Pre-prepared product lists, Organized product order by aisles, Add items via search without new windows, Add notes and quantities easily, iCloud sync for family sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📷 Ability to add photos of items
- 🚀 Convenient for shopping
- 💡 Customizable categories
- 📤 Email list feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 💰 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔄 Issues with syncing across devices
- 📋 Limited pre-populated item options

**Reported bugs**

- Categories not working as expected
- App crashing after updates
- Incorrect item sorting in categories

**Requested features**

- Multiple shopping lists
- Ability to add prices and totals
- Alphabetical item list navigation
- Option to hide/remove item icons
- Automatic removal of purchased items


### proLists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prolists/id1504105340)

Create and manage various types of lists, from shopping and to-do items to projects and tasks. Keep track of details like quantity, cost, and notes, with options for customization and easy sharing. Protect your sensitive lists with a passcode.

**Highlights:** Customizable lists, Item quantity and cost tracking, Passcode protection for lists, Text, email, and print sharing, Light/Dark modes, Quick item addition and completion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ProLists All-Access | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shopping List 2024 free?

Shopping List 2024 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is proLists free?

proLists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shopping List 2024 or proLists?

proLists is rated higher. Shopping List 2024 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while proLists averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Shopping List 2024 or proLists have ads?

Shopping List 2024 shows ads; proLists does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shopping List 2024 or proLists?

Shopping List 2024 ships an update every 2 months, and proLists every 2 months. Most recently, Shopping List 2024 was updated on November 10, 2026 and proLists on November 11, 2026.

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