CartSignal vs iCompra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CartSignal
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CartSignal helps you find the best grocery prices near you before you shop. Search products by name or scan a barcode to instantly compare prices across local stores. β’ Compare real prices submitted by shoppers in your community β’ Scan barcodes to quickly look up any grocery item β’ Browse stores near your ZIP code and see what's in stock β’ Build a grocery list and find which store saves you the most β’ Submit prices you find to help your neighbors save too CartSignal is community-powered β the more shoppers contribute, the more accurate and useful it becomes for everyone. Join the growing community of smart shoppers in your area.
iCompra
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iCompra helps you organize grocery shopping in a simple and practical way. Create your personal product catalog, build reusable lists, and use the checklist while shopping to mark items, adjust quantities, enter prices, and follow the running total. On first launch, the app offers a small initial base of common grocery products. You choose what to keep in your catalog and can add new products whenever needed. Main features: - personal product catalog; - reusable shopping lists; - checklist while shopping; - quick edit for quantity, price, and bought status; - total calculated from bought items; - last known price suggestion; - manual backup and restore; - light or dark theme following the system. iCompra does not require login, an account, or cloud synchronization in the MVP. Data stays on your device, with optional manual backup.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iCompra at 13.0 against CartSignal's 16.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CartSignal | iCompra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CartSignal LLC | Raimundo Botelho |
In-app purchases
CartSignal
No in-app purchases
iCompra
No in-app purchases









