Sniff. vs TheCohive
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.
TheCohive
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Discover the ultimate platform for fragrance enthusiasts! Organize and streamline your affiliate links, build a stunning digital perfume collection, and connect with like-minded fragrance lovers from around the world. Elevate your scent journey today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sniff. at none against TheCohive's shown. TheCohive's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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, TheCohive every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sniff. | TheCohive |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 159 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | R and B International FZ-LLC | Letter World LLC |
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
TheCohive
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sniff.
No in-app purchases
TheCohive
No in-app purchases
