Comparison

LotDate vs Authentic Detective

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

Authentic Detective

Connect with a global fashion community to discuss trends and share style tips. Also offers a professional luxury brand authentication service to verify the authenticity of your high-value items.

Highlights
  • Luxury brand authentication service
  • Global fashion forum
  • Expert item assessments
  • Trend discussions
  • Style tip sharing
  • Topic-specific groups
  • Secure messaging
Features
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We offer a unique platform designed for fashion enthusiasts and luxury brand connoisseurs. This app offers two main features: a fashion forum and a reliable luxury brand authentication service. Luxury Brand Authentication: Gain peace of mind with our authentication service. Our team of experts provides detailed assessments of luxury items to verify their authenticity. Users can submit photos and details of their luxury goods for a professional evaluation. This feature aims to combat counterfeit products and support informed purchasing decisions. Fashion Forum: Connect with a global community of fashion lovers. Discuss the latest trends, share style tips, and engage in conversations about everything fashion-related. Whether you're a style newbie or a seasoned fashionista, this forum is the perfect place to exchange ideas and insights. Key Features: User-friendly interface for easy navigation. Active and moderated forums for quality discussions. Authentication requests handled by experienced professionals. Regular updates on fashion news and trends. Option to create and join topic-specific groups. Secure and private messaging for direct communication.

Screenshots

LotDate4 screens
Authentic Detective4 screens

Verdict

The call

LotDate and Authentic Detective both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Authentic Detective's written reviews are positive against 47% of LotDate's. Authentic Detective also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). LotDate's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Authentic Detective asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for LotDate against 4.9 for Authentic Detective. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 325 and 297 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of LotDate's written reviews are positive against 89% of Authentic Detective's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LotDate ships an update every 4 days, Authentic Detective every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LotDate versus Authentic Detective: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLotDateAuthentic Detective
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (325 ratings)4.9 (297 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews89.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings325 — better297
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB92 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer占辉 百Authentic Detective

Customer experience

LotDate

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

Authentic Detective

All ratings297 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.3%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.1%

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

Authentic Detective

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LotDate free?
LotDate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Authentic Detective free?
Authentic Detective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LotDate or Authentic Detective?
Authentic Detective is rated higher. LotDate averages 4.8 out of 5 from 325 ratings, while Authentic Detective averages 4.9 from 297 ratings.
Do LotDate or Authentic Detective have ads?
Neither LotDate nor Authentic Detective shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LotDate or Authentic Detective?
LotDate ships an update every 4 days, and Authentic Detective every 2 weeks. Most recently, LotDate was updated on November 2, 2026 and Authentic Detective on October 30, 2026.

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