Comparison

LotDate vs CosmeTick

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

CosmeTick

Organize your makeup and skincare collection with smart expiration tracking. Scan products to get details and receive reminders before items expire, saving you money and protecting your skin.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for instant product details
  • Smart expiration tracking based on opening date
  • Personalized expiration date calculations
  • Intelligent expiration reminders
  • Categorization of beauty products
  • Visual status indicators for product freshness
  • Data export to Excel/CSV
Features
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Makeup and skincare do not come with a reminder. CosmeTick adds one. Scan a product or add it by hand, tell the app when you opened it, and it works out when the product should go. SCAN AND ADD IN SECONDS Point the camera at a barcode. When the product is found, its name, brand, shelf life after opening (PAO) and category are filled in for you. If it is not found, add it by hand and choose the PAO period yourself. KNOW WHEN IT SHOULD GO CosmeTick calculates the expiry date from the day you opened the product and its PAO, then shows a clear status: Fresh, Use first or Expired. Filter your shelf by All, Use first or Expired to see what to reach for next. REMINDERS THAT ARRIVE IN TIME Get a reminder 14 days before a product expires, again 3 days before, and on the day itself. An optional weekly check-in nudges you to add new purchases and review your shelf. YOUR WHOLE COLLECTION AT A GLANCE • Search across everything you own. • Sort products into categories: makeup, face care, body care, hair care, perfume, nail care and more. • See how much of your shelf is still fresh, and how much to use first or replace. ALWAYS IN SIGHT • Home Screen widgets in small, medium and large sizes. • Lock Screen widgets that show what expires next. • Light and dark mode. • Made for iPhone and iPad, in portrait and landscape. YOUR DATA IS YOURS Export your products to CSV and import them back whenever you need, for a backup or a move to a new device. CosmeTick Premium is an auto-renewing subscription, available weekly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Account Settings. Expiry dates are estimates based on the opening date and PAO you enter. Always check the packaging and use your own judgement. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Notice-08-19 Terms of Use: https://telegra.ph/Terms-and-Conditions-08-19-3

Screenshots

LotDate4 screens
CosmeTick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: LotDate at 231 against CosmeTick's 4. CosmeTick's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 CosmeTick sells 3 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

CosmeTick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LotDate has 231 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LotDate versus CosmeTick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLotDateCosmeTick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (231 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings231 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer占辉 百Kostiantyn Krizhanovskyi

Customer experience

LotDate

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

CosmeTick

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
3 purchases

CosmeTick

Subscriptions3
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium$29.991 Year
  • Premium$34.991 Year

Questions

Is LotDate free?
LotDate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CosmeTick free?
CosmeTick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LotDate or CosmeTick?
CosmeTick is rated higher. LotDate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while CosmeTick averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do LotDate or CosmeTick have ads?
Neither LotDate nor CosmeTick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LotDate or CosmeTick?
LotDate ships an update every 4 days, and CosmeTick every 4 days. Most recently, LotDate was updated on October 19, 2026 and CosmeTick on October 22, 2026.

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