# pon vs PantryShare Sync

The clearest difference is ratings volume: pon at 81 against PantryShare Sync's 1. PantryShare Sync's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pon sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and PantryShare Sync sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PantryShare Sync holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pon has 81 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pon | PantryShare Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pon-smart-shopping-list/id962325912/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantryshare-sync/id6776334697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 171 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adrian Kuehlewind](https://appshunter.io/developer/962325911) | [Visual Veggies Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/941854532) |

## What reviewers say

### pon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pon-smart-shopping-list/id962325912)

This app simplifies grocery shopping with smart organization and reminders. It allows for shared lists, offline access, and personalized product details, making shopping efficient and stress-free. Support is available for multiple devices and even smartwatches.

**Highlights:** Shared shopping lists, Geofence reminders, Smart item sorting, Offline functionality, Barcode scanner, Apple Watch support, Custom product details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Starter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Fan | $9.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Ultimate | $14.99 | one-time |


### PantryShare Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pantryshare-sync/id6776334697)

Effortlessly manage your home inventory and shopping lists. Track what you have, set reorder levels, and automatically add low-stock items to your list to reduce forgotten purchases and duplicates.

**Highlights:** Track pantry and household items, Monitor current stock levels, Set reorder thresholds, Automatic shopping list additions, Manage items to buy and in cart, Household sharing (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PantryShare Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| PantryShare Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pon free?

pon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PantryShare Sync free?

PantryShare Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, pon or PantryShare Sync?

PantryShare Sync is rated higher. pon averages 4.7 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while PantryShare Sync averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do pon or PantryShare Sync have ads?

Neither pon nor PantryShare Sync shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, pon or PantryShare Sync?

pon ships an update every 3 weeks, and PantryShare Sync every 3 weeks. Most recently, pon was updated on October 29, 2026 and PantryShare Sync on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*