BuyBye vs Pepperjack

BuyBye is a shared grocery-list app available on Android, iOS, and the web. People can share lists by link, with changes updating across phones in real time. Items are automatically sorted into grocery categories, and voice entry supports English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Hindi, and Japanese. Users can import recipes with ingredients filed by category, or schedule meals in a planner and send their ingredients to a shopping list. Lists remain available locally, and edits sync when a connection returns. An account is optional when starting a list; it is used for sharing and syncing across phones. The Free plan is free and includes up to five lists, two people per list, five recipes, and current-week meal planning. Pro costs $9.99 a year, billed or $1.99/month, and Pro Family costs $14.99 a year for up to six linked accounts. The maker notes some Android browsers may show a Play Protect warning when installing the web app.

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.