Comparison

LotDate vs EQQUALBERRY CHECK

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

EQQUALBERRY CHECK

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Check the authenticity of your EQQUALBERRY products with EQQUALBERRY CHECK.

Screenshots

LotDate4 screens
EQQUALBERRY CHECK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EQQUALBERRY CHECK at none against LotDate's 3. EQQUALBERRY CHECK also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). LotDate's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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. EQQUALBERRY CHECK asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LotDate ships an update every 4 days, EQQUALBERRY CHECK every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LotDate versus EQQUALBERRY CHECK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLotDateEQQUALBERRY CHECK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (307 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings307 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer占辉 百The Coder

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

EQQUALBERRY CHECK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LotDate free?
LotDate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EQQUALBERRY CHECK free?
EQQUALBERRY CHECK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LotDate or EQQUALBERRY CHECK have ads?
Neither LotDate nor EQQUALBERRY CHECK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LotDate or EQQUALBERRY CHECK?
LotDate ships an update every 4 days, and EQQUALBERRY CHECK every 2 months. Most recently, LotDate was updated on October 26, 2026 and EQQUALBERRY CHECK on October 25, 2026.

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