Comparison

LotDate vs TinyYears

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

TinyYears

Features
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TinyYears is the memory app built for parents who want to capture, celebrate and cherish every moment of their child's early years. From the first ultrasound to first words, first steps to first days at nursery — TinyYears helps you hold onto every precious moment before it slips away. + CAPTURE MEMORIES Take photos, record voice notes, and write heartfelt letters to your little one. Every memory is beautifully organised by age, milestone and mood. + AI STORYBOOKS Turn your captured moments into a personalised illustrated storybook — unique to your child. Choose a theme and illustration style, and let AI weave your memories into a story they'll treasure forever. + PREGNANCY MODE Track your pregnancy week by week. See your baby's size compared to a fruit, log bump photos and voice notes, and create a beautiful pregnancy storybook to share with family. + MILESTONES Never miss a first. Track rolling, crawling, first words and hundreds of other milestones — or create your own that matter most to your family. + DAILY TRACKING Log feeds, sleep, nappies, medicine and temperature. Weekly reports give you a clear picture of your baby's routines — all in one place. + FAMILY SHARING Invite grandparents, partners and carers to share in the journey. End-to-end encrypted — your memories are yours alone. Not even us. + PRINT YOUR MEMORIES Turn memories into beautifully printed storybooks, photobooks and wall art. Delivered to your door — a keepsake that lasts a lifetime. + PRIVATE BY DESIGN Photos and voice notes are stored on your device. Family sharing uses end-to-end encryption — your family's story belongs only to you. Download TinyYears and start capturing the moments that matter, before they're gone.

Screenshots

LotDate4 screens
TinyYears4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TinyYears at 15.1 against LotDate's 18.0. 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 TinyYears sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LotDate ships an update every 4 days, TinyYears every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LotDate versus TinyYears: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLotDateTinyYears
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (231 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings231 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer占辉 百ByteNero LTD

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

TinyYears

One-time4
  • 50 Transcription Credits$2.99
  • 100 Transcription Credits$4.99
  • 5 Storybook Credits$7.99
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  • 10 Storybook Credits$14.99

Questions

Is LotDate free?
LotDate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TinyYears free?
TinyYears is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LotDate or TinyYears have ads?
Neither LotDate nor TinyYears shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LotDate or TinyYears?
LotDate ships an update every 4 days, and TinyYears every 6 days. Most recently, LotDate was updated on September 28, 2026 and TinyYears on September 22, 2026.

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