# Expiry Journal — Expiry Date Management & Alert

> Track item expiry dates with alerts and shareable lists. (iPhone/iPad app by Fung Yiu Fu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expiry-journal/id1575324906 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fung Yiu Fu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525085614)
- Category: Utilities, Food & Drink
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.73/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.1 · 37 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese
- Released: 2021-07-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expiry-journal/id1575324906/reviews.md

## What is Expiry Journal?

2 Databases serve different functions:
Local Database - Keep track of your items' (e.g. food, drink, coupon) expiry date by categories. Setup 3 alert at designated time before the item expires. Get rid of wastage due to unaware expired items.
Share Database - Share list of items, sync expiry information and co-manage the items with friends and families.

## Key features

- Local database for item tracking
- Customizable expiry alerts
- Shareable lists for collaboration
- Categorization of items
- Reduce item wastage

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expiry-journal/id1575324906/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 好用方便

*2026-01-19, version 2.3*

在這種兩岸緊張的局勢下儲備一點乾糧是有備無患的，剛好有這個APP可以記錄並定期更新儲備物資，好用又方便。

### 4/5 — 小小建議

*2025-03-15, version 2.2.2*

目前用起來都很順暢，但希望可以調整成讓用戶自己填寫分類的品項。像是保健食品我就有點不知道該放在一個分類，或者精油我也會不覺得好像放哪裡都不太對…

### 5/5 — GOOd

*2024-07-25, version 2.2.2*

好用簡易的App,搜尋如果能以類別搜尋更方便。

### 4/5 — 喜歡

*2023-10-09, version 2.2.1*

整體來說非常的簡單方便使用，不過如果可以有一點細微的設定就更好了，例如可以固定日期在多久之後，或者是從幾年開始

### 4/5 — 怎麼輸入條碼找不到商品？

*2023-09-27, version 2.2.1*

不然這個很好用

### 5/5 — 很靈活的設計

*2023-09-05, version 2.2.1*

可新增類別、掃條碼、新增提醒的三段時間，是很靈活的設計

### 5/5 — It is viry nice

*2022-10-05*

Is app free nice thank you for development.

### 5/5 — Keep work guys!!!

*2022-08-28*

This app really helps me to keep track  amount of things and expiration date that I work on in my workplace , really appreciate your hard works.❤️

### 1/5 — 功能異常

*2022-05-02, version 1.2*

建置資料後，重新開啟app，會無法登入

### 3/5 — Bugging Issue

*2022-02-12*

Great idea but app no longer loads when multiple photos are added - doesn’t seem to like too much data being loaded!

**Developer response:** Thanks for your comment. We have updated the app with latest version 1.3, with improved stability and lower data loading time to avoid the crash due to time-out. You may update the app with the latest version (if opt-out for auto-update). Thanks again for your support and comment, and we hope that we can solve the issue you have encountered.

## Frequently asked questions about Expiry Journal

### What is Expiry Journal used for?

Expiry Journal helps you track the expiry dates of items like food, drinks, and coupons. It allows you to set multiple alerts before an item expires and share lists with others.

### Does Expiry Journal have ads?

Yes, Expiry Journal contains advertisements. This allows the app to remain free for users to download and utilize its features.

### Can I share my expiry lists with others using Expiry Journal?

Yes, Expiry Journal features a 'Share Database' function. This allows you to share lists of items, sync expiry information, and co-manage items with friends and family.

### How many alerts can I set for an item in Expiry Journal?

You can set up to three alerts at designated times before an item expires. This provides multiple reminders to use or consume items before they go bad.

### What devices is Expiry Journal compatible with?

Expiry Journal is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across Apple's mobile device ecosystem.

### How often is Expiry Journal updated?

The latest version of Expiry Journal is 2.3, and it was last updated on April 15, 2025. This indicates regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

### What is the age rating for Expiry Journal?

Expiry Journal has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals.

### How does Expiry Journal help reduce wastage?

By tracking expiry dates and providing timely alerts, Expiry Journal helps users be aware of items nearing expiration. This proactive management prevents items from being forgotten and subsequently wasted.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3 — 2025-04-15

Fix Export to .csv bug for iPad
Change Category Selection Layout

### 2.2.2 — 2024-01-12

- Update GDPR Message
- User can change Date Format according to preference

### 2.2.1 — 2023-06-05

Fix Amend Barcode Function
Update SDK Version

### 2.2 — 2023-04-19

Add Search Function
Add Export Function - to .csv file
Fix Barcode Scanning Bugs

### 2.1 — 2022-08-27

- Improve stability, fix bugs to avoid crash
- Allow prioritisation of categories
- Change to Number Pad input for expiry date input

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All apps by Fung Yiu Fu: https://appshunter.io/developer/1525085614

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