# ExpirePal – Expiry&Best-Before — Food and med expiry reminders

> Smart expiry reminder app for food, medicine, and daily essentials. (iPhone/iPad app by Nanjing Chacha Technology Co., Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expirepal-expiry-and-best-before/id6757506519 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nanjing Chacha Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634115834)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-02-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expirepal-expiry-and-best-before/id6757506519/reviews.md

## What is ExpirePal?

Period Companion - Smart Expiry Reminder App
Product Positioning
A smart product expiry management app designed for iOS/watchOS, helping users avoid waste and health risks from expired products.

Core Features
1. Add Products
Photo Recognition: OCR automatically identifies product name and expiry date, supports batch import Barcode Scanning: Supports EAN-13 and common formats, auto-queries product database Manual Input: Complete product information entry

2. Smart Reminders
Custom reminder times (7/3/1 days before expiry, on the day, etc.) iOS push notifications, watchOS notifications, lock screen notifications, app badges Reminders include product name, expiry date, days remaining, image

3. Recognition Technology
Vision framework OCR text recognition Intelligent recognition of multiple date formats Auto-extract product names

4. Category Management
Preset categories: Food, Daily Essentials, Medicine, Cosmetics, Others Custom categories, icons, and colors supported

5. Search & Filter
Fuzzy search by name, category search Filter by expiry status, category, date range Sorting support

6. Statistics & Reports
Total count, expiring soon, expired statistics Visual charts, monthly/annual reports

## Key features

- Photo recognition for expiry dates
- Barcode scanning for product import
- Customizable expiry reminders
- Category management
- Fuzzy search and filtering
- Statistics and reports

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expirepal-expiry-and-best-before/id6757506519/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good！Good！Good！

*2026-08-19*

It's so easy to use. Thank you very much! It is not only free but also easy to use.

### 5/5 — 往下拉的时候会闪退

*2026-04-20*

挺好的，能不能加一个默认分类的功能，同个分类的商品也得一个一个选，最重要的是，现在往下拉想看日期久的会闪退，怎么也拉不到中下方。

**Developer response:** 感谢亲的五星好评，您的支持就是我们的动力。关于您说到默认分类问题应用都有预设分类的，在设置里都可以调整也可以自己创建分类的咱们应用都是很灵活的。至于您说“日期”久的会闪退是指具体什么位置呢？还有您的操作系统是多少？如果方便的话可以在应用“关于”里反馈给我们。再次感谢您，祝您生活愉快！

### 5/5 — 一些意见反馈

*2026-03-30*

1: 希望可以添加自定义“添加修改删除”分类的功能，同时可以增加更多的分类图标，如emoji。2: 目前规则和分类的选择方式是滑动选择，对于数据多的时候不好操作而且浪费时间，希望可以改成更直观的方式。3: App内意见反馈的邮箱好像无效呢

**Developer response:** 亲，首先感谢您使用该应用。针对您的第一个问题：目前是可以自定义分类以及图标的。第二个问题：对于您说的滑动选择给您带来困扰说声对不起，下个版本我们优化相关细节。第三个问题也同时在下个版本得到修复。再次感谢您的反馈，祝你生活愉快！

### 5/5 — 其实还可以

*2026-03-15*

不需要会员，没广告，iPad iPhone都支持，这已经很好了。希望能加一个“个数”，因为可能会有几个重复的东西，没必要再输入第二遍。还有条形码输入总是出错，希望修复。谢谢

**Developer response:** 亲，首先感谢您对本应用的认可。条形码是扫码自动填写不需要手动输入。

## Frequently asked questions about ExpirePal

### How does ExpirePal add products?

ExpirePal offers multiple ways to add products. You can use photo recognition with OCR to automatically identify product names and expiry dates, scan barcodes for quick entry, or manually input complete product details.

### What kind of reminders does ExpirePal provide?

ExpirePal offers smart reminders with customizable times, such as 7, 3, or 1 day before expiry, and on the day of expiry. These reminders are delivered via iOS push notifications, watchOS notifications, and lock screen alerts.

### Can I organize my products in ExpirePal?

Yes, ExpirePal supports category management. You can use preset categories like Food, Medicine, and Cosmetics, or create your own custom categories with unique icons and colors.

### Does ExpirePal have ads?

No, ExpirePal does not contain advertisements, providing an ad-free experience for users.

### What devices is ExpirePal compatible with?

ExpirePal is designed for Apple devices and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

### How often is ExpirePal updated?

The latest version of ExpirePal is 1.2.1, and it was last updated on April 16, 2026, indicating regular maintenance and updates.

### What is the age rating for ExpirePal?

ExpirePal has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does ExpirePal offer any statistics on my products?

Yes, ExpirePal provides statistics and reports, including total product counts, items expiring soon, and expired items. These are presented with visual charts and monthly/annual reports.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-04-16

Fixed and optimized known issues.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-04-12

Major Update!!!
1.Sync items across devices via iCloud; enable cloud sync per item, manual sync, and restore from cloud; share or join shared collaboration with others via iCloud.
2.Optimized category types and improved custom categories.
3.Support exporting files in Excel format.
4.Fixed and optimized other known issues.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-03-30

1.Added quick inventory stock-in / stock-out based on quantity rules.
2.Added automatic version checks with update prompts (Close: you’ll be reminded again if you open the app later the same day; Remind me later: prompts resume on the first launch of the next day).
3.Added appearance options (System default, Light, Dark).
4.Added full currency names alongside currency codes.
5.Bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-03-20

1. Update the "specification" of the product;
2. Update the function of scanning barcodes to query products;

### 1.0.2 — 2026-02-05

1.修复“拍照识别”与“扫描条形码”弹窗冲突问题；
2.修复某些选项UI；
3.修复删除商品同时也会删除消息；
4.增加版本自动检测更新及手动检测更新；
5.应用更国际化，增加韩国文、日本文；
6.预祝大家新快乐！

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