Comparison

Pantry Inventory vs Pantry Inventory Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Pantry Inventory

Manage your home food inventory to reduce waste. Quickly add items by scanning barcodes, importing receipts, or selecting produce. Receive expiration reminders and see what to eat first.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for quick item addition
  • Expiration date reminders
  • Receipt import (photo/PDF)
  • Produce selection with suggested dates
  • Household inventory sharing
  • Meal ideas from existing inventory
Features
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Know what’s in your fridge, freezer and pantry, and eat it before it expires. FridgeBuddy keeps a food inventory for your home. Scan a barcode to add an item, get a reminder before it expires, and see what needs eating first. ADD FOOD QUICKLY • Scan a barcode. Product details come from the Open Food Facts database when the product is listed there. • Import a grocery receipt from a photo or a PDF, then check the products before saving them. • Pick fruits and vegetables from a list and get a suggested date based on USDA FoodKeeper storage times. Suggestions are indicative, and you can change any date or keeping time. • On iOS 27, with a device that supports Apple Intelligence, photograph a fridge or pantry shelf to add several items at once. • With Pro, the camera also reads the printed expiration date. KNOW WHAT TO EAT FIRST • Reminders before food expires: choose how many days ahead, and at what time, for each storage location. • Lists that show what expires soon, what has expired and what is open. • Mark an item as opened and FridgeBuddy can bring its date forward. • Add a note to any item. • Search and filter your whole inventory. SHARE WITH YOUR HOUSEHOLD • Share your inventory and shopping list through iCloud, so everyone sees the same food. • Add items to the shopping list from your inventory, then move checked items into your inventory in one step. ASK SIRI • Ask what’s expiring, add an item, mark it as consumed or thrown away, and add to or check off your shopping list. MORE • Meal ideas from what you have, on devices with Apple Intelligence. • Insights: what you eat compared with what you throw away. • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. • Nutri-Score and Green-Score for scanned products. • Export your data to CSV. FREE AND PRO FridgeBuddy is free to download. Barcode scanning, reminders, receipts, fruits and vegetables, Siri, widgets and insights are included. Pro adds unlimited storage locations, expiration date reading with the camera, household invitations and more than one shopping list. Pro is available as a subscription or a one-time purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. Terms of use: https://cafournier.com/fridgebuddy/terms Privacy policy: https://cafournier.com/fridgebuddy/privacypolicy

About

Pantry Inventory Tracker

Manage your kitchen inventory and reduce food waste. Easily track pantry items, quantities, and units to avoid overbuying and running out of ingredients. Ideal for home cooks and meal preppers seeking better organization.

Highlights
  • Smart pantry tracking
  • Search and filter items
  • Quantity tracking
  • Swipe-to-delete functionality
  • Edit item details
  • Support for US and European units
  • Organized list interface
Features
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Keep track of all your pantry essentials with Pantry Check, the ultimate app for managing your kitchen supplies. Say goodbye to overbuying and running out of ingredients. Whether you’re a home cook, meal prep enthusiast, or just trying to organize your household, Pantry Check helps you keep everything in order. With its sleek, modern design and powerful features, managing your pantry has never been easier! Features: * Smart Pantry Tracking: Easily add pantry items, including quantity, units, and categories. * Search & Filter: Quickly find items in your pantry using the smart search bar or filter by category. * Track Quantities: Update quantities with a single tap or type for larger numbers. * Swipe-to-Delete: Effortlessly remove items with a simple swipe. * Edit Items: Modify item details like quantity, name, or unit on the fly. * Support for Units: Track items with both American (e.g., lbs, oz) and European (e.g., grams, liters) units. * Data Persistence: All your items are saved, even when you close the app, thanks to robust data storage. * Organized Lists: Create a clutter-free, visually appealing list with our modern, easy-to-navigate interface. Why Pantry Check? Stay organized, reduce waste, and make sure you always know what’s in your pantry. Whether you're planning meals or preparing a grocery list, Pantry Check gives you total control of your kitchen inventory. Privacy Policy: https://www.jojo-apps.com/pantry-inventory-tracker-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pantry Inventory4 screens
Pantry Inventory Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Pantry Inventory at #117 against Pantry Inventory Tracker's unranked. Pantry Inventory Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Pantry Inventory sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pantry Inventory Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pantry Inventory against 4.5 for Pantry Inventory Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 213 and 177 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Pantry Inventory's written reviews are positive against 67% of Pantry Inventory Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pantry Inventory ships an update every 2 weeks, Pantry Inventory Tracker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Pantry Inventory versus Pantry Inventory Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPantry InventoryPantry Inventory Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (213 ratings) — better4.5 (177 ratings)
Positive reviews56.5% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings213 — better177
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#117 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharles-Adrien FournierJOJO APPS

Customer experience

Pantry Inventory

All ratings213 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive56.5%
Neutral15.3%
Negative28.2%

Pantry Inventory Tracker

All ratings176 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral12.5%
Negative20.8%

User reviews

Pantry Inventory

From 213 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💡 Helps reduce food waste
  • 🚀 Fast scanning with barcodes
  • 🔄 Syncs data with iCloud
  • ✨ Good for organizing pantry/fridge

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App consistently shuts down/crashes
  • 💸 Aggressive monetization/expensive subscription
  • 🗑️ Data loss after updates/sync issues
  • ❌ Syncing issues between users
  • 🤷 Unclear or missing features in free version

Pantry Inventory Tracker

From 177 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Clean interface
  • 👍 Good for household purposes
  • 👍 Allows decimal points for quantity
  • 👍 Large product library

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't scan items well
  • 🐛 Sync issues between devices
  • 🐛 Needs more visual elements for categories
  • 🐛 No instructions provided
  • 🐛 Copy of original app, but worse

Bugs and requests

Pantry Inventory

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App consistently shuts down/crashes, especially when marking items consumed
  • Data loss after updates or sync issues
  • Syncing issues between users, especially for family sharing
  • Barcode scanning falsely detecting or failing to scan
  • Canadian date format not recognized
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  • Rounding of expiry dates to the nearest month
  • Notifications not working
  • Bug when sharing lists in premium version (app crashes)
  • Consumed one functioning as consumed all
  • Inability to undo consumed items or view consumed list
  • Sharing is defective
  • Syncing only happens on demand or is delayed
  • Family sharing of premium features is inconsistent
  • Inability to cancel subscriptions on app, website, or Apple Store
  • Scan function does not work at all for some users
  • Items are automatically removed from a list even if still usable
  • Last iOS update caused all data to be lost
  • Issues with importing data into Numbers/Excel
  • Cannot add photos from camera roll or edit items to add photos

Requested features

18 requests
  • Ability to track quantity of items (e.g., grams, ml, pieces)
  • Option to sort items by category (dairy, condiments, etc.)
  • Auto-add items to grocery lists
  • Smart grocery lists based on expiry dates
  • Feature to indicate if a package has been opened
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  • Track if a product needs to be consumed within X days of opening
  • Recipe suggestions based on available ingredients
  • Ability to keep deleted items in a library for easy re-adding
  • Option to default sort lists by expiration date
  • Add notes to items
  • Ability to duplicate items
  • Apple Watch app
  • Ability to export lists
  • Add custom categories
  • Search bar for items
  • Option to add photos from camera roll
  • Track consumption by weight and volume
  • More relevant notifications

Pantry Inventory Tracker

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes when adding items
  • Sync issues between devices
  • Deleting items deletes the line below
  • Incorrect item recognition (e.g., water bottle as mayonnaise)
  • Item addition is sluggish
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  • No visual note for expired products
  • Does not flag past expiration dates
  • Does not sync with Apple/email login

Requested features

21 requests
  • Show total items per category
  • More visual category decorations
  • Essentials tab for shopping list
  • Presets for reminder days before expiry
  • Find images of foods online from barcode scanning
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  • Subgroup folders/lists
  • Mark item as almost gone/needs restocking
  • Automatic move to shopping list when needs restocking
  • Automated expiration date reminders (e.g., 1 month, 1 week)
  • Option to enter expiration date as 'expires in X months/weeks'
  • Assign locations (freezer, garage, pantry)
  • Sort items by expiration date
  • Instructions for app usage
  • Email notifications for expired items
  • Option to sort items chronologically by expiration date
  • Scan barcodes to help fill product info
  • Camera icon to convert expiration label image to text
  • Visual note for expired products in the list
  • Mark items as newly bought
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pantry Inventory

Subscriptions9
  • Fridge Buddy Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Fridge Buddy Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Fridge Buddy Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
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  • Fridge Buddy Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Fridge Buddy Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annual Fridge Buddy Pro7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Fridge Buddy Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Fridge Buddy Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Fridge Buddy Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • FridgeBuddy Pro Lifetime$69.99
3 purchases

Pantry Inventory Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is Pantry Inventory free?
Pantry Inventory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pantry Inventory Tracker free?
Pantry Inventory Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pantry Inventory or Pantry Inventory Tracker?
Pantry Inventory is rated higher. Pantry Inventory averages 4.6 out of 5 from 213 ratings, while Pantry Inventory Tracker averages 4.5 from 177 ratings.
Do Pantry Inventory or Pantry Inventory Tracker have ads?
Neither Pantry Inventory nor Pantry Inventory Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pantry Inventory or Pantry Inventory Tracker?
Pantry Inventory ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pantry Inventory Tracker every 4 weeks. Most recently, Pantry Inventory was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pantry Inventory Tracker on November 8, 2026.

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