Comparison

Grocery list vs OnCue

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

Head to head
About

Grocery list

Easily create and manage multiple shopping lists for groceries, gifts, and more. Share lists with family members across different devices and platforms for seamless coordination. Features include a self-learning dictionary, color-coded item grouping, and the ability to send lists via SMS or email.

Highlights
  • Multiple shopping lists
  • Online synchronization
  • Cross-platform sharing
  • Self-learning dictionary
  • Color-coded item grouping
  • Send lists via SMS/email
Features
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"Grocery list - online sync" is an elegant app to keep track of your shopping lists. Create multiple shopping lists , for example one for groceries, gifts , things you need to remember etc. It is also possible to buy synchronization, so that multiple devices can share shopping lists . Ideal for families who need flexibility, whether it is one or the other to shop. You can select which lists must be synchronized, and which should remain your own private list. - Built-in self-learning dictionary: Entered items are automatically stored in the dictionary for future fast entry through word prompter - The items can be grouped in colors, so that the list is grouped by where in the supermarket the items are. - Checkmark the goods of while you shop, so you always have an overview of what you are missing . Items that are ticked , goes to the bottom of the list. They can easily come back on the list, simply by clicking on them. - Send your shopping list by SMS or email. - Synchronize with other iPhones / iPads and sync also with devices from other platforms. - Change the language from within the settings. - Multiplatform install the app on iOS and other platforms.

About

OnCue

Schedule timely alerts for tasks, reminders, or events. This app offers a clean interface for creating and managing notifications without requiring an account or internet connection. It ensures you never miss important moments with its reliable on-device functionality.

Highlights
  • Schedule notifications at exact times
  • Create and manage reminders easily
  • Organized list of upcoming alerts
  • Delete notifications when no longer needed
  • On-device functionality
  • No account or internet required
Features
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OnCue is a simple and reliable app that helps you schedule notifications at the exact time you need them. Whether it’s for a daily task, an important reminder, or an important event, this app ensures you never miss a moment. With a clean design and intuitive controls, OnCue makes it easy to create and manage reminders. You can set alerts for future times, view them in an organized list, and delete them when they’re no longer needed. OnCue also includes a brief onboarding experience to get you started quickly, and it works entirely on your device — no account or internet connection required. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Grocery list4 screens
OnCue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OnCue at 100% against Grocery list's 0%. OnCue also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 19 months). Grocery list's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

OnCue is free to download; Grocery list costs $0.99 up front. Grocery list sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and OnCue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grocery list ships an update every 19 months, OnCue every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Grocery list versus OnCue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrocery listOnCue
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTommy HassFrank Schipani

Customer experience

Grocery list

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

OnCue

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Grocery list

One-time4
  • 6 months sync$0.99
  • 1 Year sync$1.99
  • 2 Years sync$2.99
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  • 5 Years sync$4.99
3 purchases

OnCue

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Grocery list free?
Grocery list costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is OnCue free?
OnCue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Grocery list or OnCue have ads?
Neither Grocery list nor OnCue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grocery list or OnCue?
Grocery list ships an update every 19 months, and OnCue every 5 weeks. Most recently, Grocery list was updated on October 18, 2026 and OnCue on October 8, 2026.

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