Comparison

Mr. Grocery vs What Else? Shared Grocery List

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

Head to head
About

Mr. Grocery

Organize messy grocery lists into smart, tappable checklists directly within your messages. This app categorizes items by store section, saving you time and ensuring you don't forget anything during your shopping trips.

Highlights
  • Organizes lists by store sections
  • Works directly in messages
  • Tappable checklist for shopping
  • Saves time and prevents forgotten items
  • Paste and organize functionality
Features
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Mr. Grocery — Smart Grocery List App Turn messy grocery lists into smart, tappable checklists — right inside your messages. What it does: • Instantly organizes any grocery list by store sections (produce, dairy, meat, etc.) • Works directly in messages — no app switching • Lets you check off items as you shop with a clean, tappable checklist • Saves time and ensures nothing is forgotten How it works: Copy any grocery list (from Notes, texts, or emails) Tap Mr. Grocery in messages Get an organized, tappable checklist ready to share or use Why you’ll love it: • No typing — just paste and organize • Smart categorization that makes sense • Toggable checklist keeps you on track in real time • Perfect for families, meal planners, and busy shoppers Transform grocery chaos into an organized, interactive shopping experience — all within messages.

About

What Else? Shared Grocery List

Features
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Never text "what else do we need?" again. What Else? is the effortless way for families, roommates, and couples to share one grocery list that everyone can update at the same time. Add an item on your phone and it appears instantly on everyone else's — no more duplicate milk, no more forgotten eggs. Start in seconds — no account required Open the app and you're ready. There's no sign-up form, no email, no password. Just pick a display name and create your first list. (Want to keep your lists safe across devices? You can optionally add an email backup later.) Share a list with a simple code Create a list, share the invite code, and anyone you invite can join and start adding items. Your lists stay private to the people you invite — there's no public feed and no strangers. Real-time sync that just works Everyone on the list sees changes the moment they happen. Add, edit, or check off an item and it updates for the whole group instantly. Built for real shopping trips • Add items with quantity, units, and notes • Smart automatic categories group your list by aisle (produce, dairy, and more) • Check items off as you shop • Mark favourites for the things you buy again and again • Personalise each list with its own colour and icon Works even without signal In the store with no bars? No problem. Your lists stay readable offline, and anything you check off syncs automatically the moment you're back online. You're in control List owners can manage who's on a list, assign roles, and remove members at any time. Log out, back up your account by email, or delete your data whenever you want. Perfect for: • Families sharing the weekly grocery run • Roommates splitting a household shopping list • Couples keeping a running "what else do we need" list • Anyone who wants a fast, shared, no-fuss list Simple. Shared. Always in sync. Download What Else? and get everyone on the same list.

Screenshots

Mr. Grocery4 screens
What Else? Shared Grocery List4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mr. Grocery and What Else? Shared Grocery List are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Mr. Grocery versus What Else? Shared Grocery List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMr. GroceryWhat Else? Shared Grocery List
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpenup Technologies IncDanila Morozovskii

In-app purchases

None

Mr. Grocery

No in-app purchases

None

What Else? Shared Grocery List

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mr. Grocery free?
Mr. Grocery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is What Else? Shared Grocery List free?
What Else? Shared Grocery List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mr. Grocery or What Else? Shared Grocery List have ads?
Neither Mr. Grocery nor What Else? Shared Grocery List shows ads.

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