Comparison

Shared Simple Shopping List vs Simple Grocery List, Widget

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

Head to head
About

Shared Simple Shopping List

Easily create and share shopping lists with family, friends, or roommates. This app offers real-time updates, allowing multiple users to add, edit, and delete items simultaneously. Its simple design and dark mode support make it user-friendly for everyone.

Highlights
  • Real-time list updates
  • Add, edit, and delete items
  • Share lists via link
  • Simple user interface
  • Dark mode support
Features
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"Shopping List" is an application that allows users to easily share their shopping lists with family, loved ones, and friends. It features real-time updates and allows multiple users to add, edit, and delete items simultaneously. The app is designed with simplicity in mind and is easy to use for everyone. [Features] Manage items: Add, delete, and edit items. Share your shopping list: You can share your shopping list, and changes to the shared list are reflected to all members in real time. Simple design: The simple design allows anyone to use the system immediately. Dark mode support: For those who want to lighten the burden on their eyes and conserve battery power. Recommended for Family: For those who want to share shopping lists among family members. Lovers: For those who want to share shopping lists among live-in lovers. Roommates: For those who want to share their shopping lists with other roommates.

About

Simple Grocery List, Widget

A minimalist grocery list app designed for simplicity and long-term use. It offers home screen widget support, multiple list organization, and bulk actions for efficient shopping. Your data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Home screen widget support
  • Multiple list organization
  • Bulk delete and check functions
  • Swipe to delete
  • Shareable lists
  • Dark mode support
  • No account registration required
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Your Personal Simple Shopping List App A simple, easy-to-read app designed with a focus on minimalist design to ensure it never gets old. Easy to use with no account registration required. Start using it right after installation. Features of Simple Shopping List: - Simple and easy to use - Minimalist design that never gets old - Home Screen Widget Support - List reordering function - Bulk delete and bulk check functions - Swipe to delete - Share button to export lists - Supports multiple lists, allowing you to group items and view them on a single screen - Dark mode support - Your data is only accessible by you Simple and Easy to Use Designed to be user-friendly even for those who struggle with smartphones, this app eliminates unnecessary features, allowing for intuitive operation. Minimalist Design That Never Gets Old This shopping list app is designed for everyday use. It's built with a timeless design that fits any era, avoiding trendy designs to ensure long-term usability. Home Screen Widget Support Display your shopping list on the home screen for quick access without opening the app. You can view all items or filter them by group. Tap the widget to mark items as checked. List Reordering Function Easily reorder your lists by long-pressing an item for intuitive rearrangement. Bulk Delete and Bulk Check Functions Quickly operate the app with bulk delete and bulk check functions. Share your lists with other apps via the share button. Supports Multiple Lists Organize your shopping items into groups for easy viewing. For example, you can separate items by categories like "Daily Necessities," "Vegetables," "Fish," or by stores like "Supermarket A," "Supermarket B," and "Supermarket C." View and check your groups all on one screen. Dark Mode Support The app supports eye-friendly dark mode. The theme switches according to your device settings. Enjoy using the app with your preferred theme. Your Data Is Only Accessible by You Your records are stored only on your device, ensuring your privacy is protected. Recommended For: * Those who find other shopping list apps overloaded with unnecessary features * Users looking for a simple shopping list app * People who want an app they can use long-term without getting bored * Users who prefer a fast, responsive app for input * Those who prioritize privacy and want their data stored only on their own device Terms of Use: https://tinylab-apps.web.app/TermsOfService/ja.html Privacy Policy: https://tinylab-apps.web.app/PrivacyPolicy/ja.html

Screenshots

Shared Simple Shopping List3 screens
Simple Grocery List, Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shared Simple Shopping List at 5.0 against Simple Grocery List, Widget's 4.4. Shared Simple Shopping List also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Simple Grocery List, Widget's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 40%) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Simple Grocery List, Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shared Simple Shopping List asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shared Simple Shopping List holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Grocery List, Widget has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Shared Simple Shopping List's written reviews are positive against 67% of Simple Grocery List, Widget's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shared Simple Shopping List ships an update monthly, Simple Grocery List, Widget every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Shared Simple Shopping List versus Simple Grocery List, Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShared Simple Shopping ListSimple Grocery List, Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings113 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuki MinamiRyunosuke Nagase

Customer experience

Shared Simple Shopping List

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Simple Grocery List, Widget

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Shared Simple Shopping List

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Grocery List, Widget

One-time1
  • PREMIUM - LIFETIME$5.99

Questions

Is Shared Simple Shopping List free?
Shared Simple Shopping List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Grocery List, Widget free?
Simple Grocery List, Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shared Simple Shopping List or Simple Grocery List, Widget?
Shared Simple Shopping List is rated higher. Shared Simple Shopping List averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Simple Grocery List, Widget averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.
Do Shared Simple Shopping List or Simple Grocery List, Widget have ads?
Both Shared Simple Shopping List and Simple Grocery List, Widget show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shared Simple Shopping List or Simple Grocery List, Widget?
Shared Simple Shopping List ships an update monthly, and Simple Grocery List, Widget every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shared Simple Shopping List was updated on November 4, 2026 and Simple Grocery List, Widget on November 4, 2026.

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