Comparison

Grocery List with Sync vs List Maker ◎

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

Head to head
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

About

List Maker ◎

Create and share lists for groceries, to-dos, and chores. This app is designed for families to collaborate and manage tasks efficiently, even offline. Its intuitive interface and sharing features make it a practical tool for everyday organization.

Highlights
  • Share lists instantly
  • Offline access
  • Color-coded prioritization
  • Drag and drop item management
  • Family collaboration
Features
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Introducing List Maker, the app for making lists and sharing them with people. Sharing is at the heart of what we do. Whether it's a grocery list, keeping track of the daily to-do list, or letting your kids manage their own chores, List Maker is the app your whole family will actually use. “It's easier than pencil and paper and I love the trendy design of the chalkboard! I recently used it with my husband to check our spring break packing checklist. It's also a lifeline in the grocery store. - Kerri (a real user and mom) DESIGNED FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY • Super moms who handle all the daily details • Men who want to be good husbands and follow the honey do list • Children who want to take charge of their own to-do lists • Families who want to work * together * to get things done! LIST FEATURES • Share lists with a single click, watch lists update instantly on an unlimited number of devices • Use colored chalk to prioritize, group or personalize your lists • Drag and drop items, tap to edit, insert items in the middle of a list. Effortless and simple. • Be productive anywhere, even offline SUBSCRIPTIONS List Maker is a Premium product and a subscription is required to use the app. When you subscribe to the List Maker Premium service, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at the time you confirm your purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal can be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Prices and currencies may vary from country to country depending on exchange rates. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. List Maker Privacy Policy and Terms of Service: https://www.listmakerapp.com/privacy https://www.listmakerapp.com/tos

Screenshots

Grocery List with Sync4 screens
List Maker ◎4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Grocery List with Sync at free with in-app purchases against List Maker ◎'s subscription. Grocery List with Sync also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 6.8K). List Maker ◎'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Grocery List with Sync sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and List Maker ◎ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Grocery List with Sync against 4.8 for List Maker ◎. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 6.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Grocery List with Sync's written reviews are positive against 76% of List Maker ◎'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Grocery List with Sync versus List Maker ◎: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrocery List with SyncList Maker ◎
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (24K ratings)4.8 (6.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.1% of reviews76.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24K — better6.8K
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBuzzworthy Vibe Co.AP Studio, LLC

Customer experience

Grocery List with Sync

All ratings24,329 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews481 reviews
Positive75.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative19.5%

List Maker ◎

All ratings6,799 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative18.2%

User reviews

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

List Maker ◎

From 6.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Visually appealing
  • ✨ Helps with organization
  • 🙌 Great for lists and routines
  • 💻 Useful for school and work

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription model too expensive
  • 🔒 Limited features in free version
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🤔 Confusing to navigate at first

Bugs and requests

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

List Maker ◎

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Lists disappearing or duplicating
  • Syncing issues across devices
  • Trouble resetting passwords

Requested features

4 requests
  • More customization options
  • Ability to create unlimited lists
  • Integration with other apps and services
  • Improved sharing and collaboration features

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
8 purchases

List Maker ◎

Subscriptions8
  • Early Adopter Premium (legacy)$4.991 Year
  • Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Family14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Family14 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Grocery List with Sync free?
Grocery List with Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is List Maker ◎ free?
List Maker ◎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grocery List with Sync or List Maker ◎?
List Maker ◎ is rated higher. Grocery List with Sync averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while List Maker ◎ averages 4.8 from 6.8K ratings.
Do Grocery List with Sync or List Maker ◎ have ads?
Grocery List with Sync shows ads; List Maker ◎ does not.
Which is updated more often, Grocery List with Sync or List Maker ◎?
Grocery List with Sync ships an update monthly, and List Maker ◎ monthly. Most recently, Grocery List with Sync was updated on October 17, 2026 and List Maker ◎ on October 16, 2026.

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