# FreshDate — Never worry about food waste

> AI-powered food tracker, meal planner, and smart shopping list generator. (iPhone/iPad app by FreshDate Ltd.)

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- Developer: [FreshDate Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888998781)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 47 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-05-08
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freshdate/id6761342011/reviews.md

## What is FreshDate?

FreshDate — Smart Food Tracking & Meal Planning

Stop throwing away forgotten food. FreshDate uses AI to scan food labels, track expiry dates, plan meals for your family, and build smart shopping lists — all in one app.

AI CAMERA SCANNER

Point your camera at any food label or receipt. FreshDate instantly recognises items, estimates expiry dates using USDA data, and adds them to your tracker. Every item is colour-coded by urgency so you always know what to use first.

SMART EXPIRY ALERTS

Get timely notifications 3 days, 1 day, and the day before food expires. FreshDate suggests recipes that use expiring ingredients — so nothing goes to waste.

AI-POWERED MEAL PLANNING

Generate a full weekly meal plan tailored to your family's dietary needs, calorie targets, and the food you already have. Every recipe includes step-by-step instructions, per-serving nutrition, and links to popular recipe websites.

COMPLETE NUTRITION DATA

Every food item includes USDA-backed nutritional information — calories, protein, carbs, fat, fibre, and sugar. Recipe cards display per-serving macros so you can track what your family is eating.

FAMILY PROFILES

Add every family member with age, gender, and activity level. FreshDate calculates accurate daily calorie targets and respects dietary preferences like vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, and keto.

SMART SHOPPING LISTS

Build your list in seconds. Scan barcodes to look up products. Set a budget in 18 currencies and compare prices across stores. Check off items and watch your budget update in real time.

EXPIRY CALENDAR

View all your food on a monthly calendar with colour-coded dots. Tap any date to see what expires and get cooking suggestions.

PRIVACY FIRST

Your data stays on your device. No account required. No ads. No tracking.
Download FreshDate today and join thousands of families reducing food waste, eating healthier, and saving money every week.

## Key features

- AI food label and receipt scanning
- Smart expiry date alerts
- AI-powered weekly meal planning
- Complete nutrition data
- Family profiles with dietary needs
- Smart shopping list generation
- Expiry calendar with cooking suggestions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FreshDate Annual Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| FreshDate Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freshdate/id6761342011/reviews.md

### 5/5 — My food isn’t going to waste any more

*2026-05-21*

I was constantly having food to go to waste and it was so frustrating because it’s so expensive. Now I log the food in my fridge in this app that has expiration dates and it’s been saving me money on food and it generates meals to make with the food that is expiring. It’s pretty incredible!

## Frequently asked questions about FreshDate

### Does FreshDate have ads?

No, FreshDate is ad-free. The app prioritizes user privacy and does not display advertisements.

### How does FreshDate track expiry dates?

FreshDate uses AI to scan food labels and receipts, recognizing items and estimating expiry dates using USDA data. Items are color-coded by urgency.

### Can FreshDate help with dietary restrictions?

Yes, FreshDate supports family profiles that can be customized with age, gender, and activity levels. It calculates calorie targets and respects dietary preferences like vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, and keto.

### What kind of nutritional information does FreshDate provide?

Every food item includes USDA-backed nutritional information such as calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber, and sugar. Recipe cards also display per-serving macros.

### How does FreshDate suggest recipes?

FreshDate suggests recipes that utilize ingredients nearing their expiry date, helping to prevent food waste. These recipes include step-by-step instructions and nutrition details.

### Is an account required to use FreshDate?

No, an account is not required to use FreshDate. Your data stays on your device, and the app is designed with privacy first.

### What devices is FreshDate available on?

FreshDate is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, as indicated by its platform compatibility.

### How often is FreshDate updated?

The app was last updated on June 5, 2026, with version 1.0.49, suggesting regular updates to improve functionality and features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.49 — 2026-06-05

Freezer Management — Rebuilt

Freezing food now does much more than move an item to a list. When you swipe left and tap Freeze, FreshDate automatically calculates how long that product can safely stay frozen based on what it is — chicken gets 3 months, butter 9 months, bacon 1 month, bread 3 months, cooked meals 3 months. The expiry date updates instantly to reflect the freeze window, and a warning notification fires 7 days before the limit so nothing gets forgotten at the back of the freezer.

Defrost Flow with Safe Eating Windows

Brand new in this version. Swipe left on a frozen item and tap Defrost. FreshDate moves it back to your fridge and sets a safe eating deadline based on UK Food Standards Agency guidelines:

-Raw poultry, fish & mince: 24 hours
-Raw red meat & cooked meals: 48 hours
-Bread & baked goods: 48 hours
-Butter: 1 week

The item shows an orange border and "Defrosting" badge so it stands out in your list. A reminder notification fires 6 hours before the safe window closes. No more guessing whether something is still safe to eat after defrosting.

Swipe Gesture — Fixed and Polished

The swipe-to-action gesture has been completely rebuilt. Previous versions had a conflict between the swipe handler and the list scroll that caused rows to snap back before you could tap the buttons. This is now fully fixed. Swipe left — the row stays open. Tap Freeze (blue) or Delete (red) at your own pace. Buttons clip cleanly to the card's rounded corners and slide in smoothly as you swipe.

Cleaner Categories

Cupboard and Fruit Bowl have been removed. The app now uses Fridge and Freezer only — simpler, faster, and how most households actually think about their food. You can now also choose Fridge or Freezer when scanning a new item, right on the confirmation screen before saving.

Navigation & Stability Fixes

-Fixed crashes on the Storage, Shopping List, Receipt Scanner, and Invite screens
-Fixed the Calendar quick-action on the home screen
-Fixed item tapping on the Storage screen
-Fixed icon display issues on Android
-General performance improvements throughout

Thank you for using FreshDate. Every update is built around one goal — helping your household waste less food and save more money.

### 1.0.48 — 2026-06-02

What's New in FreshDate

This update brings a major overhaul to how you manage frozen food, plus a complete fix to the swipe gesture so it works reliably on every item in your list.

Freeze & Defrost Flow

You can now swipe left on any food item to freeze it instantly. FreshDate automatically calculates how long that item can stay frozen based on what it is — chicken gets 3 months, butter gets 9 months, bacon gets 1 month, and so on. The expiry date updates the moment you freeze it, so you always know exactly when it needs to come out.

When you're ready to use something, swipe left on a frozen item and tap Defrost. FreshDate moves it back to your fridge and sets a safe eating window based on food safety guidelines — raw poultry and fish get 24 hours, red meat and cooked meals get 48 hours, and butter gets a full week. You'll get a reminder 6 hours before the safe window closes so nothing gets wasted.

Swipe Gesture Fixed

The swipe-to-action gesture has been completely rebuilt. It now works reliably every time — swipe left to reveal the Freeze and Delete buttons, which stay open until you tap one or tap elsewhere. The buttons clip cleanly to the card's rounded corners and slide in smoothly as you swipe.

Cleaner Categories

Cupboard and Fruit Bowl have been removed. The app now uses Fridge and Freezer only — simpler, cleaner, and more useful. You can also choose Fridge or Freezer when 
scanning a new item, right on the confirmation screen before you save.

Bug Fixes & Improvements

Fixed navigation crashes on the Storage, Shopping List, and Receipt Scanner screens

Fixed the Calendar quick-action on the home screen

Removed nutritional information from food item cards (still available on recipes)

Fixed item tapping on the Storage screen

Added missing icon mappings that caused display issues on Android

General performance and stability improvements

Thank you for using FreshDate. Every update is built around one goal — helping your household waste less food and save more money.

### 1.0.39 — 2026-05-25

You can now freeze food directly from the app. Swipe left on any item and tap Freeze — FreshDate automatically calculates how long it will last in the freezer based on the food type. Frozen items show a snowflake badge with their new use-by date and appear on the correct date in your calendar. The app knows what can't be frozen (eggs, cream, yoghurt, lettuce) so you'll never get a silly suggestion. Expiry notifications now include a freeze reminder when food is running out of time.

### 1.0.38 — 2026-05-13

Update to the app. This allows users to only log in with an account they created and not store the data on their phone allowing them to save space on their memory.

### 1.0.37 — 2026-05-11

Added features like a promo code box for users.

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