Comparison

TimberTinker vs ShoppingShared

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

Head to head
About

TimberTinker

This AI-powered woodworking assistant helps users design, plan, and build projects with smart tools and expert guidance. It offers step-by-step plans, inspiration, and an AI chat assistant for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • AI Chat Assistant
  • Wood Measurement Converter
  • Cutting List Generator
  • Furniture Design Tool
  • 3D Woodworking Plans Visualizer
  • Project Inspiration
  • Step-by-Step Guides
Features
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Turn the furniture in your head into a build-ready plan. TimberTinker is a 3D woodworking designer made for the garage woodworker. Sketch the piece on your phone, and the shop math โ€” cut list, sheet layout, cost โ€” is done before you touch a saw. DESIGN IN 3D โ€ข Start from scratch, or from parametric templates: cabinets, bookshelves, tables, drawer boxes, and workbenches โ€ข Real lumber and sheet-good sizes, from 2x4s to 3/4" plywood โ€ข Tap any board to edit its exact size, position, and wood species โ€ข Walnut, maple, oak, cherry, and pine โ€” each rendered in its own tone โ€ข Snap to grid, camera presets, a measure tool, and an exploded view that pulls the whole build apart KNOW EVERY JOINT โ€ข Assign joinery per part: dados, rabbets, mortise & tenon, pocket screws, dowels, and more โ€ข A step-by-step assembly sequence is generated with every plan GET THE NUMBERS โ€ข Cut list grouped by material, with grain direction and joint for every part โ€ข Automatic sheet nesting shows how to break down plywood with minimal waste โ€ข Cost estimated by the board foot and by the sheet โ€ข Work in inches, feet-and-inches, or millimeters TAKE IT TO THE SHOP โ€ข Export a clean PDF plan: dimensions, cut list, hardware, and build steps โ€ข Describe a piece in plain words and let the AI plan generator draft it โ€ข Available in English and Spanish Your first 3 projects are free. Go Premium for unlimited projects. Whether it's your first bookshelf or your tenth workbench: design it, price it, and build it right the first time. Privacy Policy: https://cognitoware.dev/woodworking/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://cognitoware.dev/woodworking/terms-of-service

About

ShoppingShared

Features
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ShoppingShared is the grocery list that organizes itself: automatic categories, budget under control, and prices always in view โ€” solo or with the whole family. SMART LISTS Create unlimited lists, automatically grouped by category. Add quantity, brand and price for each item and keep track of what you've already bought. REAL-TIME FAMILY SHARING Invite anyone to collaborate on a list: every item added, checked or edited syncs instantly across every device, via iCloud. No account to create โ€” just an invite. QUICK SHARE For a fast, one-off share, send a list as plain text or as a file โ€” even to people who don't have the app yet, via Messages, Mail or AirDrop. PRICE HISTORY ShoppingShared remembers what you paid for each item over time, so you instantly spot when a price has gone up or it's time to stock up. BUDGET UNDER CONTROL Set a per-list or monthly budget and get alerted as you approach the limit. Clear charts show exactly where your money goes, category by category. WIDGET & APPLE WATCH Check your active list from the Home Screen or your wrist, without opening the app. Check items off right from your Apple Watch. SIRI & SHORTCUTS "Hey Siri, add milk to the shopping list" โ€” add items, create lists and ask for a summary, hands-free. ON IPHONE, IPAD & MAC One app, designed for every screen: iPhone, iPad and Mac (via Mac Catalyst). ONE-TIME PREMIUM UNLOCK A single payment, no subscription: unlimited lists, iCloud sync, price history, advanced budget, widget and Apple Watch support. Your shopping, shared with anyone, always under control.

Screenshots

TimberTinker4 screens
ShoppingShared3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShoppingShared at every 9 days against TimberTinker's monthly. ShoppingShared also leads on device support (4 vs 2). TimberTinker's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. TimberTinker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and ShoppingShared sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimberTinker ships an update monthly, ShoppingShared every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
TimberTinker versus ShoppingShared: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimberTinkerShoppingShared
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size39 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuis SalcedoMarco Marani

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TimberTinker

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Access$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$12.991 Month
  • timbertinker3 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

ShoppingShared

One-time1
  • ShoppingShared Premium$6.99

Questions

Is TimberTinker free?
TimberTinker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShoppingShared free?
ShoppingShared is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimberTinker or ShoppingShared have ads?
Neither TimberTinker nor ShoppingShared shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimberTinker or ShoppingShared?
TimberTinker ships an update monthly, and ShoppingShared every 9 days. Most recently, TimberTinker was updated on October 24, 2026 and ShoppingShared on October 14, 2026.

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