Comparison

LotDate vs Perfume Advisor

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

Perfume Advisor

Discover your next signature scent with this fragrance finder. Filter by season, occasion, and performance to find the perfect cologne. Track your collection, log daily wear, and save personal notes.

Highlights
  • Filter fragrances by season, occasion, performance
  • Discover new perfumes added monthly
  • Compare fragrances to find your best match
  • Built-in scent advisor
  • Track your perfume collection
  • Log daily wear and view history
  • Save personal notes and compliments
Features
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The fragrance app that helps you quickly and easily choose a fragrance based on season, occasion, performance, etc. MaxManScents serves as the ultimate fragrance finder, tool for guiding you to discover the ideal fragrances tailored to your preferences. New best perfumes are added each month. In the collection, you will find everything from designer to niche fragrances. Keep track of your perfume collection, log what you wear each day, view your wear history, and save personal notes and compliments. Explore a growing catalog of perfumes. KEY FEATURES: • Filter fragrances by seasons, performance, occasions, etc. • New fragrances are added each month. • Compare fragrances and select the one that suits you best. • Built-in scent advisor will help you choose the best fragrance. • Access to the most popular men's fragrances. • Keep track of your perfume collection. ABOUT THE APP: You may know me as the person behind MaxManScents Fragrances on social media. With over 500K+ followers across social media, I create short videos where I review and share experience about colognes, always aiming to keep things fun and creative. Now, I'm excited to take things to the next level with an app. The app is super user-friendly. Browse, filter, compare - it's all there. And I've tested each fragrance so you know what to expect in terms of seasons, occasions, longevity, and performance. This fragrance finder app will help you find the perfect cologne. Thank you for supporting me! Privacy Policy: https://maxmanscents.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LotDate4 screens
Perfume Advisor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LotDate at every 4 days against Perfume Advisor's every 9 days. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Perfume Advisor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for LotDate against 4.6 for Perfume Advisor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 302 and 340 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of LotDate's written reviews are positive against 39% of Perfume Advisor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LotDate ships an update every 4 days, Perfume Advisor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LotDate versus Perfume Advisor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLotDatePerfume Advisor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (302 ratings) — better4.6 (340 ratings)
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews — better38.7% of reviews
Number of ratings302340 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer占辉 百Maksims Kirhensteins

Customer experience

LotDate

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

Perfume Advisor

All ratings336 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive38.7%
Neutral22.6%
Negative38.7%

Bugs and requests

LotDate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Perfume Advisor

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App glitched, uninstalled
  • App broken or down
  • Not updated
  • Buggy

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add Middle Eastern brands
  • Add niche brands
  • Include fragrance notes
  • Manually enter season suitability
  • Recommend scents for events
Show 6 more
  • Add price of cologne
  • Add Murdock London lineup
  • Add Lattafah brands
  • Add Luis Vuitton fragrances
  • Indicate where to spray fragrance
  • Indicate if fragrance can be sprayed on clothing

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
6 purchases

Perfume Advisor

Subscriptions4
  • Full Access2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Full Access$9.991 Month
  • Full Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Full Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Full Access$29.99
  • Full Access$49.99

Questions

Is LotDate free?
LotDate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Perfume Advisor free?
Perfume Advisor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LotDate or Perfume Advisor?
LotDate is rated higher. LotDate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while Perfume Advisor averages 4.6 from 340 ratings.
Do LotDate or Perfume Advisor have ads?
Neither LotDate nor Perfume Advisor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LotDate or Perfume Advisor?
LotDate ships an update every 4 days, and Perfume Advisor every 9 days. Most recently, LotDate was updated on October 23, 2026 and Perfume Advisor on October 22, 2026.

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