Comparison

LotDate vs Cosmeticon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LotDate

Instantly decode cosmetic batch codes to find out when your products were made and their estimated expiry dates. Supports over 2000 brands with an AI-powered engine and saves your decoding history.

Highlights
  • Decode batch codes instantly
  • Supports 2000+ cosmetic brands
  • AI-powered decoding engine
  • Check product freshness and expiry
  • Saves decoding history
  • Optional Pro subscription for unlimited queries
Features
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LotDate helps you check cosmetic batch codes and lot codes for makeup, skincare, perfume, fragrance, haircare, and body care. Select a brand, enter the code printed on your product, and see the production date with an estimated expiry window. WHY PEOPLE USE LOTDATE • Check freshness before buying or opening a product • Review gifts, imports, older stock, and backups • Decode batch codes with brand-specific rules • Save successful lookups in searchable history • Save favorite products with production and expiry dates • Set reminders before products expire • Send feedback when a code looks wrong 3000+ BEAUTY BRANDS LotDate supports batch-code lookup across major skincare, makeup, perfume, haircare, and body-care brands. BRAND-SPECIFIC DECODING LotDate matches the brand first, then applies the right rule across multiple batch code formats for more reliable results. OPTIONAL PRO Unlock unlimited queries, all supported brands, unlimited favorites, and stronger decoding coverage. Important: Batch code results are estimates based on known formats and available rules. Always follow the printed expiry date, PAO symbol, product packaging, product condition, and official brand guidance. By using this app, you agree to Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cosmeticon

Decode cosmetic ingredients instantly by scanning labels or searching a database. Get safety ratings, spot allergens, and receive personalized recommendations to make informed purchasing decisions.

Highlights
  • Instant label scanning
  • Ingredient safety ratings
  • Allergen detection
  • Personalized watchlists
  • Multilingual support
  • Scan history
Features
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Understand what you put on your skin with Cosmeticon, your pocket ingredient expert for cosmetic shopping. Snap a product label or search our growing database to instantly decode cosmetic ingredients, see safety ratings, and spot allergens before they touch your skin — perfect when you shop for cosmetics. Highlights Instant scanning: photograph any cosmetic label and get a clean ingredient list in seconds. Great for cosmetic shopping in-store. Ingredient intelligence: each entry includes safety rating, common concerns, and localized descriptions. Smart search: look up individual ingredients or entire formulas you’ve captured before. Personal watchlists: flag ingredients you want to avoid and get warnings when they appear in new scans. Multilingual support: translations for 33 languages help you understand international products. Scan history: revisit past analyses and compare formulations over time. Tailored tips: receive context-aware recommendations based on your scan patterns. Cosmeticon helps you choose smarter, shop for cosmetics faster, and feel confident about every product you use. Ideal for cosmetic shopping in-store or online. Suitable for sensitive skin, clean-beauty seekers, and anyone curious about cosmetic labels. Terms of Use : https://www.dropbox.com/s/9lv47xzvqh5uvzn/Terms%20of%20Use%20-%20Cosmeticon.rtf?dl=0 Privacy Policy : https://www.dropbox.com/s/w2vlmzwrorjrcvz/Privacy%20policy%20COSMETICON.rtf?dl=0

Screenshots

LotDate4 screens
Cosmeticon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LotDate at 4.7 against Cosmeticon's 4.1. LotDate also leads on ads (none vs shown). Cosmeticon's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LotDate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Cosmeticon sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LotDate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 231 and 200 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of LotDate's written reviews are positive against 43% of Cosmeticon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LotDate ships an update every 4 days, Cosmeticon every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LotDate versus Cosmeticon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLotDateCosmeticon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (231 ratings) — better4.1 (200 ratings)
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings231 — better200
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer占辉 百ANASTASIYA BATURYNA

Customer experience

LotDate

All ratings231 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative38.5%

Cosmeticon

All ratings198 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative17.2%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral23.8%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

LotDate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cosmeticon

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Repeatedly says 'No ingredients found'
  • Scanner misreads/skips ingredients
  • Difficulty detecting image
  • Loading animation not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow typing ingredients to search
  • Improve image detection/scanning
  • Provide guidance on taking ingredient photos
  • Show overall rating

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LotDate

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Membership$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Membership$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$17.99
13 purchases

Cosmeticon

Subscriptions12
  • Unlimited Scans Monthly Package$1.991 Month
  • VIP Monthly 60% Off$3.191 Month
  • PREMIUM (1 MONTH)$3.991 Month
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  • VIP Monthly 50% Off$3.991 Month
  • VIP Monthly 3 days free3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • PREMIUM (3 MONTHS)3 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • VIP Monthly$9.991 Month
  • VIP Yearly 85% Sale$15.991 Year
  • VIP Yearly 60% Off, 3 days Free3 Days trial$15.991 Year
  • PREMIUM (12 MONTHS)3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • VIP Yearly, 7 days free7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • VIP Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • VIP Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is LotDate free?
LotDate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cosmeticon free?
Cosmeticon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LotDate or Cosmeticon?
LotDate is rated higher. LotDate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Cosmeticon averages 4.1 from 200 ratings.
Do LotDate or Cosmeticon have ads?
Cosmeticon shows ads; LotDate does not.
Which is updated more often, LotDate or Cosmeticon?
LotDate ships an update every 4 days, and Cosmeticon every 3 days. Most recently, LotDate was updated on October 15, 2026 and Cosmeticon on October 14, 2026.

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