Comparison

LotDate vs CosmeFresh

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

CosmeFresh

Features
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When did you open that? CosmeFresh is a reminder app for tracking the post-opening shelf life (PAO) of your cosmetics. Just pick a category and log the opening date, and it calculates when to use up your mascara, foundation and more. You'll get an alert before each item expires, and daily reminders until you review it once it's overdue. Old, bacteria-laden cosmetics cause skin trouble. CosmeFresh ends "when did I open this?" for good. ■ Who it's for - People with more cosmetics than they can keep track of - Anyone who keeps finding expired products - Sensitive skin types who want to avoid trouble - Anyone who wants a tidy makeup pouch ■ Features - Auto-calculated expiry by category (built-in guidelines like 3 months for mascara, 6 for foundation) - Home screen sorted by what expires soonest, with a days-left meter - Three-stage notifications (ahead of time, on the day, then daily once overdue) - Add photos of your cosmetics (background removed automatically) - Group by pouch or storage location (Premium) - Surface "forgotten" cosmetics you opened but aren't using (Premium) - Log what you use with a satisfaction note (Premium) - Home screen widget showing your next expiry at a glance - A fresh beauty tip every day ■ Free vs Premium The free version lets you track up to 3 cosmetics. Premium (one-time or weekly) unlocks unlimited items, grouping by pouch, usage logs, no ads, and saved purchase links. ■ Note This app does not provide medical advice. If you notice any skin problems, stop use and consult a dermatologist. Use-by dates are general guidelines. ■ LINKS - Support / Contact: https://tsuzukit.com/contact/ - Terms of Service: https://tsuzukit.com/legal/terms-of-service.html - Privacy Policy: https://tsuzukit.com/legal/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

LotDate4 screens
CosmeFresh3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LotDate at none against CosmeFresh's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 CosmeFresh sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LotDate versus CosmeFresh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLotDateCosmeFresh
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (231 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings231 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer占辉 百Ryo Tsudukihashi

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
2 purchases

CosmeFresh

Subscriptions1
  • Premium (Weekly)$0.997 Days
One-time1
  • Premium (Lifetime)$19.99

Questions

Is LotDate free?
LotDate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CosmeFresh free?
CosmeFresh is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LotDate or CosmeFresh have ads?
CosmeFresh shows ads; LotDate does not.

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