Comparison

Entertainment vs WiseList

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

Head to head
About

Entertainment

Discover thousands of exclusive discounts on dining, travel, and shopping. Support local businesses and fundraisers while enjoying great savings. Your go-to app for fun and affordable experiences in Australia and New Zealand.

Highlights
  • Restaurant deals
  • Travel discounts
  • Shopping offers
  • Support local businesses
  • Fundraiser support
  • Exclusive access to savings
Features
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Entertainment is your ultimate companion for fun. Tap for the best restaurant, travel, and shopping deals. Play, dine and save today! Formerly known as The Entertainment Book, Entertainment is now an App. Download today for exclusive access to thousands of unbeatable discounts and things to do in Australia and New Zealand, while supporting local businesses in your community​ and the fundraiser of your choice. ​ Download the Entertainment App now to Play, Dine & Save!

About

WiseList

This app helps Australians save money on groceries by comparing prices across major supermarkets and finding deals. It also offers AI-powered meal ideas, health scores for groceries, and tools for organizing bills, tasks, and home inventory.

Highlights
  • Grocery price comparison
  • Online ordering integration
  • Health scores for groceries
  • AI-powered meal ideas
  • Barcode scanning
  • Bill tracking and reminders
  • Home inventory management
Features
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One list. Every supermarket price. WiseList compares Coles, Woolworths and ALDI as you add each item, then shows you the cheapest way to shop this week. 400,000+ Australians use WiseList to bring the grocery bill down, use up what's in the fridge before it spoils, and stay on top of the household bills. Featured by 9 News, Channel 7, Yahoo! and The Australian — and we publish our own monthly supermarket price test, methodology and all, at wiselist.app/how-we-measure. SHOP THE CHEAPEST BASKET - Live price comparison — see what each item costs at Coles, Woolworths and ALDI as you build your list - Split by Store — send every item to whichever store is cheaper and see exactly what the split saves you (WiseList+) - Watch List — get an alert the moment your regular items drop in price - Rare Specials — spot the deals that only come around a few times a year - Scan & Compare — scan a barcode in the aisle to check what it costs at the other supermarkets (WiseList+) - Cart transfer — send your finished list into your Coles or Woolworths online cart (WiseList+) NEW — SCAN YOUR RECEIPTS - Snap your checkout receipt and WiseList records what you bought, tracks your grocery spend by month and store, and updates your Fridge & Pantry automatically - Your receipts are yours — we never share your data with brands SHOP TOGETHER - Share your list with a single link — everyone adds to the same list, so nothing gets bought twice (WiseList+ to invite; joining is free) STOP THROWING OUT FOOD - Fridge & Pantry — track what you already have, sorted by what's expiring first - Expiry alerts before things turn (WiseList+) - Use It Up — turn what's about to go off into tonight's dinner in one tap DINNER, SORTED - Save recipes from anywhere — paste a link and WiseList pulls out the ingredients - Meal Plan three ways: around your kitchen, around this week's specials, or to your budget and dietary needs - Ask WiseList AI when you're stuck on what to cook (WiseList+) BILLS AND THE REST - Snap a photo of a bill and WiseList captures the due date and amount - Track subscriptions so nothing renews unnoticed - Compare energy, broadband, insurance and loans from inside the app WISELIST+ WiseList is free to download, and price comparison is free forever. WiseList+ unlocks Split by Store, in-store Scan & Compare, cart transfer, expiry alerts, shared list invites, Ask WiseList AI, unlimited meal plans and recipes, and an ad-free app. A$49.99 per year (about A$4.16 a month) or A$7.99 a month. Cancel anytime. Download WiseList and shop smarter this week. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.wiselist.app/privacy/

Screenshots

Entertainment4 screens
WiseList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WiseList at 2.6 against Entertainment's 2.0. WiseList also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 12%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Entertainment's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. WiseList sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Entertainment asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WiseList holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Entertainment's written reviews are positive against 37% of WiseList's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Entertainment ships an update every 5 weeks, WiseList every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Entertainment versus WiseList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEntertainmentWiseList
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (3 ratings)2.6 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.2% of reviews37.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings310 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEntertainment Publications of Australia Pty. Ltd.WiseList Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Entertainment

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive12.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative83.6%

WiseList

All ratings10 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive37.1%
Neutral13.3%
Negative49.5%

User reviews

Entertainment

From 3 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Saving thousands of dollars
  • 👍 Great value for money
  • 👍 Useful for family travel and shopping

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and slow app
  • 👎 Difficult to navigate and use
  • 👎 Lack of relevant local offers
  • 👎 Inconsistent merchant participation

WiseList

From 10 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💰 Saves money on groceries
  • 🛒 Compares prices effectively
  • 💡 Great idea for a shopping app
  • ✨ Useful for meal planning
  • 🔄 Tracks bills and subscriptions

Room to improve

  • 📉 Inaccurate pricing data
  • 😵‍💫 Poor user experience (UX)
  • cluttered UI
  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes

Bugs and requests

Entertainment

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Login and verification issues
  • Incorrect location-based results
  • Redeemed offers still showing as available

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to hide redeemed offers
  • Better search and filtering options
  • Seamless login and account management
  • Improved map functionality

WiseList

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Login issues (network error, invalid email, looping)
  • Grocery list disappearing/lost after updates
  • App crashes frequently
  • Items not scanning or showing incorrect results
  • AI integration causing issues
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  • Ads appearing even after premium purchase
  • App kicks user out to home screen
  • Blank white screen after login
  • Date of birth defaulting to 1970
  • Zip code validation errors
  • Cannot add items to lists
  • Lists are empty after setup/updates
  • Subscription sharing requires separate subscriptions

Requested features

11 requests
  • iPad compatible version
  • Family collaboration feature
  • Aldi price integration
  • Ability to reorder lists
  • Tally section for bills/expenses
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  • Search engine for specific produce
  • CSV list upload
  • Ability to rename/add lists
  • Option to combine duplicate items
  • Isle numbers for shopping
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

None

Entertainment

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

WiseList

Subscriptions2
  • WiseList+ Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • WiseList+ Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Entertainment free?
Entertainment is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WiseList free?
WiseList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Entertainment or WiseList?
WiseList is rated higher. Entertainment averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while WiseList averages 2.6 from 10 ratings.
Do Entertainment or WiseList have ads?
Neither Entertainment nor WiseList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Entertainment or WiseList?
Entertainment ships an update every 5 weeks, and WiseList every 2 weeks. Most recently, Entertainment was updated on October 24, 2026 and WiseList on October 26, 2026.

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