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Buy Me a Pie! vs Out of Milk
Both stand on shopping list apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
Buy Me a Pie! focuses on shared shopping lists with real-time access across its supported platforms. The free plan has list and sharing caps; Pro removes those limits and costs $2.99 a month, $29.99 a year, or $49.99, paid once.
Visit Buy Me a Pie! Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Choose Out of Milk if you want a free shopping list app with shared lists, barcode scanning, pantry tracking, and web access. Its Android, iOS, and web platforms cover several ways to manage lists. Consider its stated data collection and sharing practices when deciding whether it suits you.
Visit Out of MilkThe facts
| Buy Me a Pie! | Out of Milk | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Buy Me a Pie! Pro monthly: $2.99 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | buymeapie.com | outofmilkapp.com |
| On shopping list apps | #2 of 31 | #22 of 31 |
Buy Me a Pie!: what it does well
- Lists sync across supported devices in real time.
- Can invite unregistered people by email.
- Includes a grocery-item dictionary and color groups.
- Pro supports unlimited lists and sharing users.
- Available on Android, iOS, macOS, and web.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 3 lists.
- Free plan allows sharing with 2 other accounts.
- Service stores list data in the cloud.
- Terms state a 97% average availability target, excluding maintenance.
Out of Milk: what it does well
- Shared lists support real-time viewing and editing.
- Lists sync across devices for signed-in users.
- Add items manually, by barcode, or by speaking.
- Pantry tracking shows items at home and running low.
- Cart tracks purchased items and items still to pick up.
What to know first
- The privacy policy says precise geolocation is collected.
- Personal information may be shared for targeted advertising.
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