An honest comparison
MerkIchMir or Bring!? – where each app fits
Bring! is a well-known, mature shopping-list app for iOS and Android. MerkIchMir is smaller, Apple-only, but with photo items, no ads and no forced account. Here's a sober side-by-side of what sets them apart – including the points where Bring! is ahead.
Comparison at a glance
| MerkIchMir | Bring! | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iOS and Android, plus web |
| App price | free | free |
| Sharing lists | first shared list free, every further one a one-time EUR 0.99 (no subscription) | free |
| Photo items | yes – photograph the brand, label or shelf | focus on an item catalogue with icons |
| List types | anything: shopping, wishlist, packing, to-dos | built around shopping |
| Ads / sponsoring | none – no analytics, tracking or advertising SDK | ad- and partner-funded (incl. sponsored content) |
| Account needed? | no for private lists (they stay local); only for sharing, then sign-in by email link without a password | usable for the core function without a separate account |
| Data location | server in Germany; photos on shared lists additionally in the USA | see the provider's privacy information |
Pick MerkIchMir if …
- everything at your place runs on iPhone, iPad and Mac;
- you want photos on the list rather than just keywords;
- you manage more than groceries – wishlist, packing list, errands;
- no ads and no tracking matters to you;
- you want to start without sign-up.
Pick Bring! if …
- there are also Android devices in the household;
- you want a large, ready-made item catalogue with icons;
- free sharing without a one-time purchase matters to you;
- you value a large user base and many recipe integrations.
Frequently asked
What is the main difference?
Bring! is available for iOS and Android and sharing is free. MerkIchMir runs on Apple devices only, but you can put photos on the list, there are no ads and private lists need no account.
Is MerkIchMir a Bring! alternative for iPhone?
Yes, if you stay in the Apple world, want to manage more than pure groceries (wishlist, packing list, to-dos) and value ad-free use without tracking.
When is Bring! the better choice?
When there are also Android devices in the household, when you want a large item catalogue with icons, or when you need free sharing without a one-time purchase.
What does sharing cost with MerkIchMir?
The app is free, and so is your first shared list. Every further shared list is a one-time purchase of EUR 0.99 – no subscription.
Can I import my Bring! lists?
No, there is no import. You'd have to recreate existing lists once – for short shopping lists that's quickly done.
Bring! is a product / trademark of its respective provider and is not affiliated with MerkIchMir. Statements about Bring! reflect publicly available information as of August 2026 and may change – in case of doubt the provider's information applies.