Sniff. vs QF Alumni
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sniff.
Discover and purchase fragrances with a new online platform. Connect with a community of fragrance enthusiasts and learn about the world of scents. Find your perfect scent efficiently.
- Fragrance discovery
- Community connection
- Efficient purchasing
- Learn about fragrance
- Online platform
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Sniff is a new online platform dedicated to perfumery allowing users to connect with the community, discover a new, efficient way to find and purchase the perfect fragrance and of course, providing the user with the ultimate platform to learn about the world of fragrance.
QF Alumni
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The Qatar Foundation Alumni Community application brings together alumni from across Qatar Foundation's partner universities. This space is for QF alumni to (re)connect, join hobby groups, attend events, browse job opportunities targeting QF Alumni, request alumni cards (Hawiyati) to access EC recreational facilities and discounts across Qatar, sign up for career mentorship and other alumni programs and benefits.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sniff. at every 6 weeks against QF Alumni's every 3 months. QF Alumni's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sniff. ships an update every 6 weeks, QF Alumni every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sniff. | QF Alumni |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (98 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 98 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 159 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | R and B International FZ-LLC | Qatar Foundation |
Bugs and requests
Sniff.
Reported bugs
18 issues- App crashes when viewing user stories
- Search returns no results when brand/fragrance fields mismatched
- Password reset link non-functional
- Login fails on new devices
- Giveaway notifications delayed by a week
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- Collection updates not visible until app restart
- List jumping and page scrolling issues
- Delete/edit review button disappeared
- Unable to submit reviews with longevity selection
- Cannot paste comments in posts
- Signup stuck on birthday entry field
- Text input freezing and unresponsive
- Blank pages on search results
- Account blocking without explanation
- Data loss when reinstalling app
- Stories disappearing after 24 hours without archive option
- Community tab showing 0% compatibility with users
- App won't load for extended periods
Requested features
14 requests- Global search function without brand/fragrance toggles
- Ability to add missing fragrances to database
- Dark mode option for better readability
- Filter by gender (men/women/unisex)
- Organize collection by alphabetical order or custom preference
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- Separate shelves for full size vs travel sizes
- Archive or highlights feature for stories
- More font options and text formatting for stories
- Like and comment features on other users' collections
- Integration with Fragrantica database
- Ability to suggest new brands and fragrances
- Test to purchase tracking separate from wishlist
- Support for niche and indie fragrance houses
- Multi-timezone support for international users
QF Alumni
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sniff.
No in-app purchases
QF Alumni
No in-app purchases
