Expiry Journal vs MaterialScan+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Expiry Journal
Manage and track expiry dates for various items like food, drinks, and coupons. Set up multiple alerts to prevent wastage and share lists with friends and family for collaborative management.
- Local database for item tracking
- Customizable expiry alerts
- Shareable lists for collaboration
- Categorization of items
- Reduce item wastage
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2 Databases serve different functions: Local Database - Keep track of your items' (e.g. food, drink, coupon) expiry date by categories. Setup 3 alert at designated time before the item expires. Get rid of wastage due to unaware expired items. Share Database - Share list of items, sync expiry information and co-manage the items with friends and families.
MaterialScan+
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Snap a photo — instantly know what material it is and how to recycle it. AI MATERIAL RECOGNITION Photograph or select any item and AI identifies the material type (plastic, metal, glass, paper, etc.) and detects plastic recycling numbers 1–7. RECYCLING GUIDE Get clear disposal instructions for each material based on recycling best practices, so you always make the eco-friendly choice. MATERIAL KNOWLEDGE BASE Browse six major material categories with detailed information on properties, uses and recyclability, including all plastic resin codes. SCAN HISTORY Every scan is saved automatically so you can review past results anytime. ECO TIPS Each result includes a circular economy fact — learn how materials are reborn through recycling.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MaterialScan+ at none against Expiry Journal's shown. 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.
| Parameter | Expiry Journal | MaterialScan+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (47 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fung Yiu Fu | Chiyuan Chen |
In-app purchases
Expiry Journal
No in-app purchases
MaterialScan+
No in-app purchases
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