Bring! and Grocery List both let a household share a shopping list on iPhone. Bring! is free, works across iPhone, Android, Apple Watch and the web, and pays for itself with retailer offers, brochures and advertising, with a login and an optional Bring! Premium subscription. Grocery List is iPhone and iPad only, with no ads, no account and no subscription: sharing and recipe import come with Premium, a one-time purchase.
Grocery List is our app. The Bring! facts below come from Bring!'s website and App Store listing, checked on the date at the top of this page.
At a glance
| Grocery List | Bring! | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free; Premium is one payment, no subscription | Free; Bring! Premium is $1.99/month or $8.99/year (US) |
| Ads | None | Yes ("Contains Advertising" on the App Store), plus retailer offers |
| Account | None; uses your Apple ID through iCloud | Log in with Apple, Google, Facebook or email |
| Shared lists | Premium (only the person sharing needs it) | Free |
| Recipe import | Premium: most recipe sites, plus TikTok, Instagram and YouTube captions | Free: websites and recipe partners |
| Siri | Yes | Yes, plus Alexa |
| Photo of a handwritten list | Yes, free | Not stated |
| Loyalty cards and deals | No | Yes |
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Android, Wear OS, web |
Where Grocery List is different
- No ads and no deals. The app shows your list and nothing else.
- No login. The list is stored in your own iCloud.
- Recipes from social video. Ingredients written in a TikTok, Instagram or YouTube caption or description become list items.
- Photo of a paper list. Photograph a handwritten list and the items are typed up for you.
- A notebook look. Paper themes, handwriting fonts and a list you check off like a notepad.
When Bring! is the better pick
- Your household mixes iPhone and Android. Grocery List only shares between Apple devices.
- You want everything free. Bring!'s sharing and recipe import cost nothing, if you don't mind ads.
- You like store offers and loyalty cards in your list app. Bring! has both. Grocery List has neither.
FAQ
Does Bring! have ads?
Yes. Its App Store listing is marked "Contains Advertising", and the app also shows retailer brochures and offers.
Can I move my list from Bring! to Grocery List?
There's no import. Copy your items as text, one per line, then in Grocery List tap + and choose Paste from Clipboard.