LotDate vs ShelfCheck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
ShelfCheck
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Your beauty shelf, finally organized. ShelfCheck is the smart, beautiful way to catalog your entire beauty collection - from skincare serums to that lipstick you forgot you had. Powered by AI, designed with love. Simply snap a photo. Our AI instantly recognizes your product and estimates its expiry date - no manual entry needed. It's like having a beauty-obsessed best friend with a photographic memory. WHY YOU'LL LOVE SHELFCHECK AI Photo Recognition Point, shoot, done. ShelfCheck identifies your beauty products from a single photo and auto-fills the details. Barcode Scanning Prefer precision? Scan any barcode for instant product lookup and tracking. AI Expiry Estimation (Premium) Our AI estimates when products expire - even when there's no printed date. Never put expired mascara near your eyes again. Cloud Photo Backup (Premium) Every product photo, safely backed up. Switch phones without losing a thing. Beautiful Dark Mode A polished, eye-friendly experience that looks as good as your skincare routine feels. Works on All Your Apple Devices iPhone, iPad. Your collection syncs across every device with Premium cloud sync. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT Unlike spreadsheets or basic tracking apps, ShelfCheck combines AI intelligence with a premium, intuitive design. We built the app we wished existed - one that's as thoughtful about beauty as you are. - Unlimited products on the free tier - no caps, no limits, ever - No ads, ever - Your data stays private and encrypted SHELFCHECK PREMIUM Unlock unlimited AI Fill (12 free for everyone), AI expiry estimation, cloud sync across devices, and premium expiry notifications for $6.99/month - less than the cost of one sheet mask. Annual plans coming soon. Cancel anytime. No commitments. PERFECT FOR YOU IF YOU... - Own more beauty products than you can remember - Want to stop using expired skincare (your skin will thank you) - Love organizing but hate spreadsheets - Switch between iPhone and iPad - Believe your beauty routine deserves a beautiful app We're a small team obsessed with building the best beauty inventory experience. Have a suggestion? We actually read every message. hello@shelfcheck.app Terms of Use: https://shelfcheck.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://shelfcheck.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ShelfCheck at 13.0 against LotDate's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. LotDate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ShelfCheck sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | LotDate | ShelfCheck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (231 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 231 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 占辉 百 | Liviu Chita |
In-app purchases
LotDate
- Monthly Premium Membership$2.991 Month
- Yearly Premium Membership$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$17.99
ShelfCheck
- ShelfCheck Premium$6.991 Month









