Comparison

EXP Time vs MyShelfy

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

Head to head
About

EXP Time

Features
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Quick scans barcode and fill in data, assign expiration date, then the app will remind you that what's going to expire. You could also review whole stuffs in your home, make sure use it before it expires. Feature: 1. Privacy first - No sign-up required. Just open the app and start using it. You don't need leave your personal data, keep you more privacy space. 2. iCloud support - Access your data across apple's platforms when iCloud feature is enabled. 3. Barcode support - Scan barcode and fill in the data, the app will remind you when it will expire. 4. Manual support - Manually fill in the data, the app will remind you when it will expire. Remind schedule: - 1 days ago - 1 weeks ago - 1 month ago In-App Purchase: 1. Premium member - You'll get no record limit and no ADs bother you when you use App. Barcode support format: 1. GTIN (EAN-13) Terms of Use: https://www.940apps.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.940apps.com/privacy.html

About

MyShelfy

Features
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MyShelfy โ€“ Smart Expiry Tracking MyShelfy helps you track expiration dates, organize your products, and reduce food waste effortlessly. Key Features โ€ข Track expiration dates for food and household items โ€ข Get smart reminders before products expire โ€ข Organize everything in one simple list โ€ข Add notes and manage important tasks โ€ข Share products with your household โ€ข Analyze your usage and waste patterns MyShelfy is free to use and supported by ads. You can make a one-time purchase to remove ads and unlock a cleaner, premium experience forever. No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Just simple and smart organization. Start saving food, money, and time today with MyShelfy.

Screenshots

EXP Time3 screens
MyShelfy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MyShelfy at daily against EXP Time's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. EXP Time sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and MyShelfy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EXP Time ships an update every 2 weeks, MyShelfy daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
EXP Time versus MyShelfy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEXP TimeMyShelfy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS13.613.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB94 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperYann Ren ChiouOzgun UNAL

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EXP Time

Subscriptions1
  • Premium member(Monthly)$0.991 Month
1 purchases

MyShelfy

One-time1
  • MyShelfy Pro$5.99

Questions

Is EXP Time free?
EXP Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyShelfy free?
MyShelfy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EXP Time or MyShelfy have ads?
Both EXP Time and MyShelfy show ads.
Which is updated more often, EXP Time or MyShelfy?
EXP Time ships an update every 2 weeks, and MyShelfy daily. Most recently, EXP Time was updated on October 25, 2026 and MyShelfy on October 11, 2026.

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