Comparison

Grocery List with Sync vs Arista App

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

Arista App

Features
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Arista ensures your data is protected with state-of-the-art encryption and privacy controls. Whether you’re an individual or a family, our platform empowers you to safeguard your files, photos, and personal information, giving you complete control over who accesses your data and how it’s shared. With features like advanced fingerprinting, detailed audit trails, and personal key control, experience peace of mind knowing that your data on Google Drive and OneDrive is safe, private, and under your control. Key Features: Secure Drive Connectivity: Arista integrates seamlessly with Google Drive and OneDrive, providing secure access and management of cloud-stored files. This service ensures that even if a third-party cloud service is compromised, the user’s data remains protected. What you share from the drive will always go with your security and privacy controls intact regardless of where they end up. Data Fingerprinting: Each piece of data is uniquely fingerprinted to validate integrity and authenticity during transit and storage. Data fingerprints are taken both before securing the data and after securing the data. This ensures that the data has not been tampered with, providing an additional layer of security against malware and also to validate the originality of the data. Personal Key Control: Arista uses a personal private key to ensure that only authorized users can access and execute data. This means that even if data is shared, only individuals with the appropriate key can access it. This in particular means that we can Audit what the person whom access has been given does with the data including where and when. Audit Trail: Arista audit trails feature provides a detailed record of all actions taken on a piece of data. This includes when it was accessed, modified, shared, or deleted. Why Arista? Seamlessly integrated with Google Drive and OneDrive, Arista ensures your data is protected with state-of-the-art encryption and privacy controls. Whether you’re an individual or a family, our platform empowers you to safeguard your files, photos, and personal information, giving you complete control over who accesses your data and how it’s shared. With features like advanced fingerprinting, detailed audit trails, and personal key control, experience peace of mind knowing that your data on Google Drive and OneDrive is safe, private, and under your control. Secure Your Digital Life with Arista Experience unparalleled security, privacy, and control over your family’s digital interactions. Subscribe to a Monthly Plan and Unlock All App Features Subscription Details: Payments will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewal charges will be applied to your iTunes account. Renewal Costs: The cost of renewal depends on your selected subscription plan. Subscription Plan: • Standard Single Monthly Subscription– Includes a 7-day free trial Terms of Service: https://aristapp.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://aristapp.com/privacy-policy/ Contact Us: support@aristapp.com

Screenshots

Grocery List with Sync4 screens
Arista App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arista App at none against Grocery List with Sync's 5. Arista App also leads on ads (none vs shown). Grocery List with Sync's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and iOS requirement 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. Arista App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Grocery List with Sync versus Arista App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrocery List with SyncArista App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (24K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings24K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB219 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBuzzworthy Vibe Co.Siccura Ltd.

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

Arista App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Arista App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grocery List with Sync free?
Grocery List with Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arista App free?
Arista App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Grocery List with Sync or Arista App have ads?
Grocery List with Sync shows ads; Arista App does not.

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