ShopList vs UPC Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShopList
Create and organize shopping lists with aisle-specific sorting. Share lists easily with others without registration. Track spending by manually entering prices or scanning receipts, and get projected costs for future shopping trips.
- Aisle-specific list sorting
- Easy list sharing
- Spending tracking
- Receipt scanning
- Projected shopping cost
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ShopList - Your Smart Shopping Companion - Would you like your shopping list sorted in the order you walk through the aisle? This app keeps track of the order you tap the check-box and then presorts the new shopping list accordingly. - Would you like to share your shopping lists with someone else? With this app you can share your shopping list with another user with ease, no registration required. - Would you like to keep tracking of your spending? This app allows your to enter the prices manually or scan the receipts. - Would you like to get the estimated cost for your next shopping list? This app provides the projected cost based on the history of your purchases. Just try and see for yourself!
UPC Scanner
Quickly scan and generate QR codes and barcodes for various data types. Keep a log of all your scans and create personalized codes with export options. Upgrade for unlimited features and history.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Generate personalized QR codes
- Log scan history with timestamps
- Export codes in PNG or PDF
- Support for various data formats
- Share codes via native Share Sheet
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Our application serves as a complete solution for rapidly scanning and producing QR codes and barcodes. Seamlessly detect various code formats, such as web addresses, Wi-Fi login details, contact information, vCards, and many others. Maintain a comprehensive log of all scans complete with timestamps and organized categories. Produce personalized QR codes for messages, URLs, electronic mail, text messages, and wireless networks, featuring easy preview and export options in PNG or PDF formats. Effortlessly distribute your codes via the native Share Sheet. The free edition provides core functionalities including basic QR code generation, scanning capabilities, and a history limited to 10 entries. Upgrade to Premium for unrestricted QR code creation, full support for all data categories (including social media profiles, music services, and additional types), plus an unlimited scan repository. A subscription is required to unlock all capabilities. You may cancel it anytime through your device’s subscription management settings. This app includes auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases: 1 Week — Weekly — USD 4.99 1 Month — Monthly — USD 12.99 1 Year — Yearly — USD 39.99 Lifetime — USD 59.99 Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18BLN08Cniu0thEYeBgBp0JhFXCbpe8xd38h1OdX62X8/edit?tab=t.0 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ShopList at 5.0 against UPC Scanner's 3.0. ShopList also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. ShopList sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and UPC Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ShopList holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
ShopList ships an update fortnightly, UPC Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShopList | UPC Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bogdan Bun | All Season Processing, LLC |
In-app purchases
ShopList
- Premium$2.99
UPC Scanner
- Weekly$4.997 Days
- Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly$12.991 Month
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- Yearly$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$59.99
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