# Perfumers Vault vs Formulair

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Formulair at 87% against Perfumers Vault's 0%. Formulair also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (199 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Perfumers Vault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Formulair sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Formulair holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Formulair has 199 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Perfumers Vault's written reviews are positive against 87% of Formulair's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Perfumers Vault | Formulair |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfumers-vault/id1525381567/reviews) | **[4.8 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formulair/id1577823674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **199** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [M24 Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843158778) | [Lux & Terra Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576313291) |

## What reviewers say

### Perfumers Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfumers-vault/id1525381567)

This app helps perfumers formulate scents by validating IFRA limits and organizing ingredients. It offers features for managing formulas, categories, and suppliers, with AI integration available through a separate subscription.

**Highlights:** IFRA limits validation, Ingredient organization, Formula management, Category and supplier management, AI integration, Import/export functionality

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Perfumers Vault PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| Perfumers Vault PRO | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Perfumers Vault PRO | $39.99 | per year |


### Formulair

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formulair/id1577823674)

This app helps perfumers organize raw materials and create fragrance formulas. It allows detailed tracking of ingredients, dilutions, and costs, with tools for scaling and visualizing scent profiles. Export your creations in various formats for sharing or further analysis.

**Highlights:** Raw material organization with detailed cards, Formula creation and management, Customizable scaling engine, Fragrance pyramid and category visualization, Dilution tracking and management, Formula export to PDF, Markdown, TSV, Color-coding for raw materials

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Powerful formula calculation
- 🚀 Efficient organization of materials
- 💰 Good value for money
- ✨ Intuitive design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive for some users
- 🐛 Crashing when deleting categories/materials
- 🤔 Lacks advanced features for some workflows
- 🔄 No batch editing of items
- 📂 Basic material import

**Reported bugs**

- App does not open
- Forgets license after purchase
- Crashing when deleting material categories or materials
- Syncing issues between laptop and iPad
- Cannot remove imported materials all at once

**Requested features**

- Group formula raw materials by Top, Core, Base
- Group product printing by Top, Core, Base
- Allow sub-categories for formula grouping
- Formula batch log for tracking batches and inventory
- Copy images into notes fields


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Perfumers Vault free?

Perfumers Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Formulair free?

Formulair is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Perfumers Vault or Formulair?

Formulair is rated higher. Perfumers Vault averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Formulair averages 4.8 from 199 ratings.

### Do Perfumers Vault or Formulair have ads?

Neither Perfumers Vault nor Formulair shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Perfumers Vault or Formulair?

Perfumers Vault ships an update every 3 weeks, and Formulair every 3 weeks. Most recently, Perfumers Vault was updated on November 3, 2026 and Formulair on November 3, 2026.

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