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Bring! vs PDF Expert

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Bring!

Productivity

Free shared grocery list app with a simple icon-based interface, no subscription required for core use

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PDF Expert logo

PDF Expert

Productivity

PDF Expert puts Adobe Acrobat to shame

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Bring! has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bring! its recipe management is simpler than AnyList or Samsung Food, so it is a weaker choice for someone who wants to build out a recipe collection.; PDF Expert pricing displayed in AED (United Arab Emirates Dirham), not widely recognized currency
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bring! and PDF Expert actually diverge.

Attributes where Bring! and PDF Expert differ
AttributeBring!PDF Expert
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelFree, with an optional paid Premium tier for extrassubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Productivity).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bring!

  • Shared shopping lists
  • Icon-based item catalogue
  • Recipe to list
  • Multiple lists
  • Offline use
  • Optional Premium tier

Only in PDF Expert

Nothing recorded that Bring! does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bring!

  • A household that wants a fast, free shared shopping list with no subscription requirednot PDF Expert
  • Someone who prefers picking items from a visual catalogue rather than typing free text every timenot PDF Expert
  • A user who wants basic recipe-to-list functionality without a full recipe managernot PDF Expert
  • A family wanting separate lists for different stores or occasions kept in sync automaticallynot PDF Expert

PDF Expert

  • PDF editing and annotationnot Bring!
  • Document conversion to PDFnot Bring!
  • PDF text recognition (OCR)not Bring!
  • Digital document signaturesnot Bring!
  • Cross-device PDF managementnot Bring!

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bring!

  • Its recipe management is simpler than AnyList or Samsung Food, so it is a weaker choice for someone who wants to build out a recipe collection.
  • It has no smart appliance integration, unlike Samsung Food, so it offers nothing extra for a household with connected kitchen hardware.
  • Store-layout customisation for sorting items is less granular than AnyList offers.
  • The icon-based catalogue, while fast, can be limiting for unusual or specific items not well represented in the illustrated catalogue.
  • The free tier carries ads, which the optional Premium subscription removes.

PDF Expert

  • Pricing displayed in AED (United Arab Emirates Dirham), not widely recognized currency
  • Essential and Pro plans offer identical features despite different pricing
  • Lifetime plan limited to Mac only
  • New features beyond initial purchase may cost extra

Pricing, plan by plan

Bring!

Free
  • Bring!Free
    • Shared shopping lists
    • Icon-based item catalogue
    • Recipe to list
  • Bring! Premium$1.99/month
    • Ad removal
    • Extra themes and convenience features

PDF Expert

On request
  • Essential$199.99/year
    • iPhone, iPad, and Mac access
    • AI assistant
    • PDF conversion
  • Pro$309.99/year
    • All Essential features
    • iPhone, iPad, and Mac access
    • AI assistant
  • Lifetime$499.99/one-time
    • Mac only
    • Perpetual license
    • All core features

Which should you pick?

Choose Bring! if

  • You need shared shopping lists.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want icon-based item catalogue.
Bring! review

Choose PDF Expert if

Nothing in the data separates PDF Expert from Bring! on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

PDF Expert review

Questions people ask

Is Bring! or PDF Expert better?
Neither clearly leads. Bring! starts at Free and PDF Expert at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bring! or PDF Expert?
Bring! has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bring! and On request for PDF Expert.
Does Bring! or PDF Expert run on more platforms?
Bring! runs on iOS, Android, Web. PDF Expert runs on Web.
Can I use Bring! for free?
Yes. Bring! has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. PDF Expert starts at On request.
What is Bring! best used for?
Bring! is most often used for a household that wants a fast, free shared shopping list with no subscription required, someone who prefers picking items from a visual catalogue rather than typing free text every time, a user who wants basic recipe-to-list functionality without a full recipe manager, a family wanting separate lists for different stores or occasions kept in sync automatically. Of those, a household that wants a fast, free shared shopping list with no subscription required and someone who prefers picking items from a visual catalogue rather than typing free text every time are not what PDF Expert is typically brought in for.
What can Bring! do that PDF Expert cannot?
Bring! covers Shared shopping lists, Icon-based item catalogue, Recipe to list, Multiple lists.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bring!: Is Bring! free?

Yes, the core shared shopping list function is free; Premium is optional and adds cosmetic and convenience extras.

PDF Expert: How much does PDF Expert cost annually?

PDF Expert's Essential plan costs AED199.99/year and the Pro plan costs AED309.99/year. Both plans include iPhone, iPad, and Mac access, AI assistant, PDF conversion, OCR, digital signatures, and priority support.

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Bring!: Does it support recipes?

It has a simpler recipe-to-list feature, less developed than AnyList or Samsung Food.

PDF Expert: Does PDF Expert offer a lifetime purchase option?

Yes. PDF Expert offers a Lifetime plan for AED499.99 as a one-time payment, but this license is restricted to Mac only.

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Bring!: Does it work offline?

Yes, lists remain usable offline and sync once a connection is restored.

PDF Expert: Is there a money-back guarantee for PDF Expert?

Yes. All plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied.

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PDF Expert: Can students get a discount on PDF Expert?

Yes. Students and educators can receive up to 50% off annual subscriptions through educational email verification.

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