Sidecart vs Lock Screen List
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Sidecart
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Stop texting your grocery list back and forth. Sidecart gives you and your partner one shared grocery list that updates live as you both shop. Add milk at home and it appears on their phone in the aisle. No more duplicate buys, no more "did you get the eggs?" texts. WHY COUPLES AND HOUSEHOLDS LOVE IT ⢠One live list ā invite anyone with a simple 6-character code. Every edit syncs in real time. ⢠Import from WhatsApp or any chat ā paste a list someone sent you, or share it straight to Sidecart from the share sheet, and it becomes checkable items in one tap. ⢠It learns your store ā after a few trips, Sidecart quietly reorders your list to match the path you actually walk, so you breeze through the aisles in order. Each store learns its own route. ⢠Tap or swipe as you shop ā tick items off, and undo if you slip. ⢠Works offline ā add and check off items with no signal; everything syncs when you're back. BUILT FOR iPHONE ⢠Home Screen widget with your list's progress and next items. ⢠Live Activity in the Dynamic Island while you shop. ⢠Siri and Shortcuts: "Add milk to my list." ⢠Share Extension for lists sent in WhatsApp, Messages, Notes or Mail. ⢠At home on iOS 26 with Liquid Glass, and works on iOS 18 and later. Pasted lists are parsed on your iPhone. FAST, NOT FUSSY No ads, no clutter, and no account required to start. We never sell your list to brands. It's built to feel faster than a paper list ā because if it isn't, you'll go back to paper. FREE AND PRO Sidecart is free for one list of your own, and joining lists that others share with you is always free. Sidecart Pro (from $0.99/month, auto-renewing) unlocks unlimited lists. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and it can be managed or cancelled in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gutoim.github.io/sidecart-privacy/ Make grocery shopping a team sport. Share a list and never forget the milk again.
Lock Screen List
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Keep your most important lists visible whenever you need them. Lock Screen List lets you place shopping items, daily tasks, packing checklists, errands, and quick reminders directly on your iPhone Lock Screen. See what is left and check off completed items without opening the app. Create a list, add your items, and choose Show on Lock Screen. Up to five unfinished items remain visible at a glance. When you complete an item, the next one automatically appears in its place. USE IT FOR ⢠Grocery and shopping lists ⢠Daily tasks and errands ⢠Packing checklists ⢠Household chores ⢠Workday priorities ⢠Quick personal reminders KEY FEATURES ⢠Create and manage multiple lists ⢠Display an active list on the Lock Screen ⢠Check off items without opening the app ⢠Track completed and remaining items ⢠Edit, reorder, rename, duplicate, or delete lists ⢠Restore accidentally completed items ⢠Add an interactive Home Screen widget ⢠Keep list contents stored on your device HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a new list. 2. Add the items you need. 3. Tap Show on Lock Screen. 4. Check off items as you complete them. Only one list is displayed on the Lock Screen at a time, helping you stay focused on what matters right now. When every item is completed, you can end the list or return to the app and start another one. No complicated projects, calendars, tags, or productivity systems ā just a simple checklist that stays within sight. Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sidecart at every 3 weeks against Lock Screen List's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sidecart sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Lock Screen List sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sidecart ships an update every 3 weeks, Lock Screen List every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sidecart | Lock Screen List |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks ā better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad ā better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | APPSTACK SRL | Brenda Grimes |
In-app purchases
Sidecart
- Sidecart Pro$0.991 Month
Lock Screen List
- Weekly$3.997 Days
- Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Monthly$9.991 Month
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- Yearly$34.991 Year
- Lifetime$59.99






