TidyCat vs HomeHold
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TidyCat
Manage your inventory and record items with this smart application. Features include calendar integration for stock tracking and expiration dates, QR code generation for easy item identification, and smart search capabilities.
- Inventory tracking
- Expiration date reminders
- QR code generation
- QR code scanning
- Smart item search
- Calendar integration
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TidyCat is a smart application for recording items and inventory management. @ Calendar:diary, Stock In/Out, expiration date, Reminders. @ QR Code generation and scanning - Generating QR Code for items, print out the QR Code and paste it on the items and can display their information with scanning the QR Code and then easy to put back to the original organizing place after use the items. - Generating QR Code for furniture and locations, print out the QR Code and paste it on they, can displays all items inside at a glance with scanning the QR Code. @ Smart search: Smart algorithms search for items and diary content. @ Actions for items. ## Email ysfree@foxmail.com Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to account settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DUXFMenlrcVFNTFNS Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DUUlkb1daT1FmZUJJ
HomeHold
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Never dig through drawers and cabinets again! Is your home getting messier with more stuff? Always remember you have it, but can never find it? HomeHold is here to solve every "new adult" struggle! Running out of toilet paper in the bathroom? Face masks and skincare products expiring without notice? Suddenly realizing you're out of detergent or snacks? One app helps you manage everything clearly and say goodbye to waste and embarrassment! Key Features: Powerful Search: Cross-warehouse instant search. Find items by keyword or voice in one second, with photo and exact location. Multi-Warehouse Management: Create separate spaces for living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, storage room, garage, and more. Photo Logging + Drag & Drop: Snap a photo, record quantity, location, purchase date, and expiry date. Easily sort by dragging. Expiry & Low Stock Reminders: Get notified before your face masks, skincare, food, medicine, or household supplies expire or run out. Smart Organization: Custom tags, quick inventory, and easy sorting. Data Security: Encrypted backup and export. Never lose your data when changing phones. iOS Optimized: Custom App Icon, Widgets, and Dark Mode support. Perfect for: Forgetful people who can never find things New adults living independently Anyone who wants to reduce waste and stop items from expiring unnoticed Busy parents and small families Organize your home. Find things instantly. No more "I know it's here somewhere!" Download HomeHold today and turn your chaotic home into a well-organized, stress-free space! Free Version Limits: ・Max 3 warehouses ・Max 10 items per warehouse (30 total) ・Only 2 color tags ・Notes disabled ・Max 10 photos
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TidyCat at none against HomeHold's shown. HomeHold's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. TidyCat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and HomeHold sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TidyCat ships an update every 6 weeks, HomeHold weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TidyCat | HomeHold |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 宝琦 宋 | Tsz Shan Mak |
In-app purchases
TidyCat
- Monthly Pro Subscription$5.991 Month
- Pro TidyCat$29.99
HomeHold
- Unlock Remark function$1.99
- Photo Pack6 variants$4.99
- Remove Ads$4.99
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- Unlock All Color Tags$4.99
- Pro Unlock$17.99









