Buy Me a Pie! vs Pepperjack

Buy Me a Pie! is a shopping-list service for making, organizing and sharing lists across Android, iOS, macOS and the web. Website lists appear on users’ devices in real time, and people can keep lists synchronized by sharing an account or inviting others to specific lists. Invitations can also be sent by email to people without accounts. A grocery-item dictionary and color groups help organize list contents. The Free plan costs nothing and allows 3 shopping lists, sharing with 2 other accounts and 8 color groups. Pro plans add unlimited lists and sharing, additional color groups, an ad-free experience and premium support. They cost $2.99 a month, $29.99 a year or $49.99, paid once. A 30-day trial is listed. Accounts use a login name and PIN, and data is stored in the cloud for access from supported devices or the website. The terms state an average availability target of 97%, excluding maintenance downtime.

Pepperjack is an iPhone grocery-list app for households that coordinate shopping. Members can add items to shared lists, with additions and check-offs syncing across shoppers’ devices. Items can also be entered from a photo of a recipe, receipt, or handwritten list. The Free plan costs nothing and includes two lists, unlimited guests, shared lists, and real-time sync. Plus adds smart suggestions, suggested aisles, predicted shelf prices, smart categories, and Live Activities. Aisle suggestions and estimated prices are available at supported Walmart, H-E-B, Kroger, and Meijer locations in the US, with coverage varying. Pepperjack requires iOS 18 or later and is not currently available for Android. Users sign in with Apple or a phone number, and lists sync through Pepperjack’s secure backend. The app says it does not sell personal data or show ads, and that contacts and location stay on the device. Eligible subscribers can try Base free for 14 days. Paid plans include Monthly at $899 a month, Annual at $5,999 a year, and Lifetime at $199, paid once; each includes Plus features and Apple Family Sharing.