# Grocery List with Sync vs Nimbus8

The clearest difference is ads: Nimbus8 at none against Grocery List with Sync's shown. Nimbus8 also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (89% vs 75%). Grocery List with Sync's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grocery List with Sync sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Nimbus8 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Grocery List with Sync against 4.8 for Nimbus8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grocery List with Sync has 24K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Grocery List with Sync's written reviews are positive against 89% of Nimbus8's.

Grocery List with Sync ships an update monthly, Nimbus8 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grocery List with Sync | Nimbus8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grocery-list-with-sync/id491297400/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nimbus8/id6771196565/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 269 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Buzzworthy Vibe Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624846087) | [Robert Georges Jr.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896774310) |

## What reviewers say

### Grocery List with Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grocery-list-with-sync/id491297400)

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:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime PRO | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime PRO | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for family/shared shopping
- 👍 Helpful for remembering items
- 👍 Useful app for grocery shopping
- 👍 Reliable and works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Bugs after recent updates
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with account/data loss
- 🤔 Confusing interface changes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Lists disappearing after updates
- Syncing issues between devices
- Doubled first letter when using voice input

**Requested features**

- Ability to reorder list items
- Add photos/barcodes for items
- Integrate with voice assistants
- Improved Apple Watch support
- Option to manually rearrange lists


### Nimbus8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nimbus8/id6771196565)

An on-device AI studio for iPhone and iPad, enabling local model execution for chat, coding, image generation, and more. Enjoy privacy with no data sent to servers for inference, with optional cloud features available.

**Highlights:** On-device AI model execution, Local chat and coding agents, Image generation and translation, Hybrid local/web search, Speech-to-text and text-to-speech, Background agents and scheduling

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Nimbus8 Pro - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grocery List with Sync free?

Grocery List with Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nimbus8 free?

Nimbus8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Grocery List with Sync or Nimbus8?

Nimbus8 is rated higher. Grocery List with Sync averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Nimbus8 averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Grocery List with Sync or Nimbus8 have ads?

Grocery List with Sync shows ads; Nimbus8 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grocery List with Sync or Nimbus8?

Grocery List with Sync ships an update monthly, and Nimbus8 every 2 days. Most recently, Grocery List with Sync was updated on November 4, 2026 and Nimbus8 on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
