Comparison

LotDate vs ScentMax

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

ScentMax

This app helps you manage your fragrance collection with AI-powered recommendations. Get daily scent picks based on weather and occasion, organize your collection, and track your wears to discover new favorites and improve your scent profile.

Highlights
  • AI-powered fragrance recommendations
  • Daily scent suggestions based on weather
  • Collection organization and tracking
  • Scent score analysis for collection improvement
  • Wear logging and history
  • Personalized fragrance advice
Features
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ScentMax is the smartest way to manage your fragrance collection. Get AI-powered daily picks, personalized recommendations, and insights that help you smell your best. Connect with other creators and friends to see what people are wearing everyday. FEATURES AI-Roma: Your Personal Fragrance Assistant Chat with AI-Roma, your witty AI fragrance expert. Get personalized recommendations, discover new scents, and learn what works best for any occasion. Ask anything about fragrances and get instant, intelligent responses. Smart Daily Picks Every day, ScentMax recommends the perfect fragrance from your collection based on the weather, season, and time of day. Never wonder "what should I wear today?" again. Collection Management Build and organize your fragrance collection. Track what you own, what you've worn, and discover gaps in your rotation. Scent Score Analysis Get a comprehensive score for your collection based on versatility, seasonal coverage, and variety. See how your collection stacks up and get tips to improve it. Wear Tracking Log your daily wears and build your fragrance history. See patterns, track your favorites, and maintain your streak. Weather-Based Recommendations Our AI considers temperature and conditions to suggest the ideal fragrance for right now. Social Feed See what your favorite influencers and friends are wearing from their collection every day. SUBSCRIPTION ScentMax Pro Weekly: $0.99/week ScentMax Pro Weekly: $1.99/week ScentMax Pro Monthly: $4.99/month ScentMax Pro Yearly: $39.99/year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://scentmax-ai.github.io/legal/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://scentmax-ai.github.io/legal/terms.html

Screenshots

LotDate4 screens
ScentMax4 screens

Verdict

The call

LotDate and ScentMax both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of ScentMax's written reviews are positive against 47% of LotDate's. ScentMax also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). LotDate's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 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 and ScentMax sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.8 for LotDate against 4.7 for ScentMax. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 325 and 404 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of LotDate's written reviews are positive against 91% of ScentMax's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LotDate ships an update every 4 days, ScentMax every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LotDate versus ScentMax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLotDateScentMax
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (325 ratings) — better4.7 (404 ratings)
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews90.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings325404 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer占辉 百SMStudios LLC

Customer experience

LotDate

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

ScentMax

All ratings397 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral0.8%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews328 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative8.5%

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
4 purchases

ScentMax

Subscriptions4
  • ScentMax Pro$0.997 Days
  • ScentMax Pro$1.997 Days
  • ScentMax Pro$4.991 Month
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  • ScentMax Pro$39.991 Year

Questions

Is LotDate free?
LotDate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScentMax free?
ScentMax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LotDate or ScentMax?
LotDate is rated higher. LotDate averages 4.8 out of 5 from 325 ratings, while ScentMax averages 4.7 from 404 ratings.
Do LotDate or ScentMax have ads?
Neither LotDate nor ScentMax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LotDate or ScentMax?
LotDate ships an update every 4 days, and ScentMax every 3 weeks. Most recently, LotDate was updated on November 2, 2026 and ScentMax on October 31, 2026.

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