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GroceryShare vs Josh Approved Grocery List
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
GroceryShare combines shared shopping lists with recipe, receipt, fridge, and medicine tools. Its web app is not yet available; the full experience is in native apps.
Visit GroceryShare Free plan AndroidiPhone
Josh Approved Grocery List focuses on shared household shopping with aisle organization and simple synchronization. Its free, accountless design may suit households prioritizing local storage and minimal data collection.
Visit Josh Approved Grocery ListThe facts
| GroceryShare | Josh Approved Grocery List | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | groceryshare.app | joshapproved.com |
| On shopping list apps | #9 of 31 | #13 of 31 |
GroceryShare: what it does well
- Shared lists sync in real time
- Supports recurring items and per-item prices
- Recipes can become grocery lists with one tap
- Medicine alerts arrive before items run out
- Users can try it without signing in
What to know first
- Web app is coming soon
- Free plan includes basic recipes
Josh Approved Grocery List: what it does well
- Free whole app with no paywall or ads
- Share lists by link or QR code
- Real-time synchronization across shared lists
- Aisle sorting and reorderable store layout
- No required permissions; network use optional
What to know first
- Available only on Android and iOS
- Shared updates use public relays
- No account-based list access
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