Comparison

ValidCode vs Smart Expiry Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ValidCode

Features
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ValidCode se muestra como una herramienta rápida y eficaz para validar códigos QR, numéricos y alfanuméricos, mediante el uso de la cámara o teclado de tu smartphone. Además ofrece el acceso a reportería de transacciones realizadas con los códigos, los cuales están dirigidos a establecimientos afiliados al grupo Promotick. La descarga es de manera gratuita y sin costo agregado por el uso es uno de los beneficios que brinda el app. La aplicación está dirigida para el uso interno de diferentes establecimientos, específicamente colaboradores, afiliados al grupo Promotick distribuidos en Latinoamérica. Para el uso de esta herramienta, el grupo Promotick debe asignar usuario y contraseña específico para cada marca y/o establecimiento sin cargo alguno."

About

Smart Expiry Tracker

Manage product expiry dates and reduce waste with this intuitive app. Record item details, receive timely notifications for expiring or expired products, and organize your stock efficiently. Advanced features like barcode scanning and data export are available.

Highlights
  • Record product details (name, expiry, batch, quantity)
  • Receive expiry notifications
  • Organize stock by category, brand, location
  • Barcode scanning for quick entry (PRO)
  • Add product photos (PRO)
  • Export data to Excel (PRO)
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Reduce your losses and avoid wasting expired products with Expiry Control, the ultimate solution for managing the validity of your items simply and effectively. This intuitive app offers a range of powerful features to ensure you never let a product expire unused again. With Expiry Control, you can: Record essential details of each product, including name, expiration date, batch, and quantity, for precise stock control. Receive intelligent notifications about products about to expire or already expired, enabling proactive and efficient management. Keep your stock organized in one place, with an elegant design and easy navigation, for a seamless user experience. Speed up the registration process using the PRO function to scan barcodes and fill in information automatically, saving time and effort. Facilitate product identification through photos, available in the PRO function, making visual recognition quick and intuitive. Customize your stock organization by category, brand, and purchase location, with the PRO function, for even more refined management. Export your data for analysis or backup in an Excel file, with the PRO function, providing a comprehensive and flexible view of your information. Expiry Control is available for free download and use, offering a comprehensive solution for your product validity management needs. To enjoy all the advanced features and remove ads, you can opt for an affordable subscription to the PRO version. Don't waste any more time! Download Expiry Control now and discover the best way to keep your products always within their expiration date and ready for use.

Screenshots

ValidCode4 screens
Smart Expiry Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ValidCode at none against Smart Expiry Tracker's 21. ValidCode also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 16.4). Smart Expiry Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price 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. Smart Expiry Tracker sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ValidCode asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ValidCode ships an update every 3 months, Smart Expiry Tracker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
ValidCode versus Smart Expiry Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterValidCodeSmart Expiry Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.2 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPromotickDouglas Nunes de Mattos

In-app purchases

None

ValidCode

No in-app purchases

20 purchases

Smart Expiry Tracker

Subscriptions19
  • Remove ads$0.991 Month
  • 1 Month$2.491 Month
  • PRO Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
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  • 3 Months$2.993 Months
  • PRO7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • PRO$4.991 Month
  • PRO7 Days trial2 variants$5.991 Month
  • PRO 3 months7 Days trial$6.993 Months
  • PRO7 Days trial$7.993 Months
  • PRO 3 months7 Days trial$8.993 Months
  • A Year$9.991 Year
  • PRO7 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • A Year$10.991 Year
  • PRO7 Days trial$13.993 Months
  • PRO Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • PRO7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • PRO Annual$29.991 Year
  • PRO7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • PRO7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO$5.99

Questions

Is ValidCode free?
ValidCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Expiry Tracker free?
Smart Expiry Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ValidCode or Smart Expiry Tracker have ads?
Smart Expiry Tracker shows ads; ValidCode does not.
Which is updated more often, ValidCode or Smart Expiry Tracker?
ValidCode ships an update every 3 months, and Smart Expiry Tracker every 4 days. Most recently, ValidCode was updated on October 2, 2026 and Smart Expiry Tracker on September 28, 2026.

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