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Head-to-head · Shopping List Apps

OurGroceries vs Out of Milk

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score OurGroceries #2 in Shopping List Apps 9.1/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit OurGroceries
Out of Milk #5 in Shopping List Apps 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Out of Milk

OurGroceries leads on 1 check, Out of Milk on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOurGroceries · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresOurGroceries · 4 of 5

OurGroceries scores higher on our rubric for shopping list apps: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

OurGroceries offers recipe import; Out of Milk doesn't publish it.

OurGroceries is the better fit for households wanting mature, flexible grocery sharing. Out of Milk is the better fit for free users wanting a capable everyday list.

  • OurGroceries fits best

    Households wanting mature, flexible grocery sharing

  • Out of Milk fits best

    Free users wanting a capable everyday list

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Side by side

Feature OurGroceries 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Out of Milk 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #2 in Shopping List Apps #5 in Shopping List Apps
Best for Households wanting mature, flexible grocery sharing Free users wanting a capable everyday list
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features OurGroceries 4/5 · Out of Milk 3/5
Shared lists ✓ ✓
Real-time syncing ✓ ✓
Recurring items Not published Not published
Barcode scanning ✓ ✓
Recipe import ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
List limit Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Near-real-time synchronization across shared household lists
  • Barcode scanning, aisle grouping, recipes, notes, and quantities
  • Works across web, macOS, iOS, Android, watches, and voice assistants
  • Free access with unlimited lists and shares
  • Real-time shared lists across web, iOS, and Android
  • Barcode, voice, history, pantry, and to-do features
Cons
  • The free plan includes advertising
  • Paid upgrades focus on removing ads
  • Upgrade prices vary by country and purchase through app stores
  • Supported only in the United States and Canada
  • No verified integrations are listed
  • Recipe import is not included
Our verdict

OurGroceries is a grocery-list app for households that want to create, share, and synchronize shopping lists across devices. It supports shared household lists, multiple lists, recipes, item photos, notes, quantities, categories, barcodes,…

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Out of Milk is a free shopping-list app for individuals, families, and roommates who want to coordinate everyday purchases and household tasks. It supports multiple shopping lists, shared access, real-time synchronization, and unlimited…

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  1. OurGroceriesShopping List Apps 9.1Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. Out of MilkShopping List Apps 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OurGroceries — where it wins

    • Near-real-time synchronization across shared household lists
    • Barcode scanning, aisle grouping, recipes, notes, and quantities
    • Works across web, macOS, iOS, Android, watches, and voice assistants

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan includes advertising
    • Paid upgrades focus on removing ads
    • Upgrade prices vary by country and purchase through app stores

  • Out of Milk — where it wins

    • Free access with unlimited lists and shares
    • Real-time shared lists across web, iOS, and Android
    • Barcode, voice, history, pantry, and to-do features

    Where it doesn't

    • Supported only in the United States and Canada
    • No verified integrations are listed
    • Recipe import is not included

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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