Comparison

LotDate vs Aromoshelf

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

Aromoshelf

Organize your perfume collection digitally, discover new fragrances, and track your scent journey. Get personalized recommendations and share your scent stories with a community of fragrance enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Digital scent organizer
  • Vast fragrance catalog
  • Virtual collection shelves
  • Scent of the day diary
  • Personalized scent recommendations
  • Fragrance shopping integration (beta)
  • Customizable fragrance filters
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Hey there! So, imagine having all your favorite scents right at your fingertips — that's what Aromoshelf is all about! It's like your digital scent organizer, helping you keep track of your perfume journey and plan your next fragrance adventure. Here's what it's got: • A vast catalog of fragrances to explore. • Virtual shelves to organize your collection. • A scent of the day feature where you can save and share your scent stories with other fragrance enthusiasts. • Personalized recommendations based on what you've sniffed before and how much you like it. • Plus, it hooks you up with shops where you can grab your faves (currently in beta). The app is smart. It learns your scent style and preferences and suggests perfumes you might like. Whether you're just getting into fragrances or a seasoned scent pro, Aromoshelf has your back! Now, even though it's still in test mode, you can still: • Browse that huge perfume stash. • Organize your collection digitally, including custom shelves. • Snap pics of your bottles so you always remember what you've just tried or already have in your collection. • Score some sweet recommendations to try next. • Filter fragrances like a pro. • And don't forget to share your scent of the day through your fragrance diary! Oh, and a few more details: • It's totally free to download. • Right now, it's in English only. • Super easy to use and navigate. So, are you ready to dive into the world of fragrances, capture those feelings, and write your own perfume story with Aromoshelf? Let's do this! If you have any questions or feedback, just contact us through the app — we're all ears! Just a heads up: • It's still in test mode, so it might have glitches. But if anything's off, let us know! • The app comes as is, with no warranties included. • Our recommendation system gets smarter with your input, so keep those scent stories coming! Happy sniffing! ------------------- Please note that: 1. The Aromoshelf application is currently in test mode, so it may not work correctly or not work at all. Let us know if something goes wrong, and we will fix it. 2. The application works "as is" without express or implied warranties on our part. 3. Our algorithms learn on the go. The system recommends that you pay attention to certain fragrances, but the accuracy of the recommendation will increase as feedback is received from you. Take a look back at your perfume year and see how your fragrance journey evolved.

Screenshots

LotDate4 screens
Aromoshelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aromoshelf at none against LotDate's 3. Aromoshelf also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 47%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). LotDate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and monetization model 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. Aromoshelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for LotDate against 4.8 for Aromoshelf. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 231 and 375 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of LotDate's written reviews are positive against 81% of Aromoshelf's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LotDate ships an update every 4 days, Aromoshelf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LotDate versus Aromoshelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLotDateAromoshelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (231 ratings)4.8 (375 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews80.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings231375 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB63 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer占辉 百Oleksandra Dovgopola

Customer experience

LotDate

All ratings231 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative40.0%

Aromoshelf

All ratings375 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative3.8%

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
None

Aromoshelf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LotDate free?
LotDate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aromoshelf free?
Aromoshelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LotDate or Aromoshelf?
Aromoshelf is rated higher. LotDate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Aromoshelf averages 4.8 from 375 ratings.
Do LotDate or Aromoshelf have ads?
Aromoshelf shows ads; LotDate does not.
Which is updated more often, LotDate or Aromoshelf?
LotDate ships an update every 4 days, and Aromoshelf fortnightly. Most recently, LotDate was updated on October 19, 2026 and Aromoshelf on October 17, 2026.

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