Comparison

Expiro vs CookingCalc

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

Head to head
About

Expiro

Features
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Are you fed up with feeling disappointed every time you go to eat your favorite snack, only to see that it expired a few weeks ago? Don’t worry…we got your back! Quickly add and track expiry dates of all your products. Set up notifications to never forget an expiry date again! TRACK EXPIRY DATES List all of your products in your kitchen and pantry with their expiration dates! EXPIRY REMINDER A notification will pop up to remind you of your expired product! CUSTOMIZABLE You can customize the daily notification time of your expired products. Download this simple, easy to use, app to keep track of your expiry dates of food and pantry items and never waste food again!

About

CookingCalc

Features
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【Quickly Solve “How Many Grams Is This?” in Recipes!】 “Recipes list ingredients in tablespoons, but I want to measure them on a scale...” “I don't understand ‘oz’ or ‘cup’ in international recipes...” This calculator app eliminates those little cooking hassles. ◆ Key Features 1. Accounts for the Specific Gravity of Each Seasoning Water, soy sauce, flour, sugar... Even one tablespoon varies in weight depending on the seasoning. This app calculates using the density (specific gravity) of each seasoning, giving you precise measurements. 2. Intuitive “Fractional Display” Does “0.5 tablespoon” not click for you? This app displays results as fractions familiar in cooking, like “1/2 tablespoon.” This makes using measuring spoons smoother. 3. Your Personalized Seasoning List Display only your frequently used seasonings on the screen. Customize it to your preferences for quick calculations. 4. Supports International Recipes Works with Japanese units like “ml,” “g,” and “go,” as well as American units like “US cup,” “ounce (oz),” and “pound (lb).” Easily recreate recipes from international baking books or cooking videos. ◆ Recommended For - Those who prefer kitchen scales over measuring spoons - Those who want precise measurements for baking or bread making - Those who frequently use international recipe sites - Those who search online for unit conversions every time they cook 【Pro Version Features (In-App Purchase)】 Ad-free experience Unlock special seasoning data like butter, honey, and curry powder Make daily cooking easier and more enjoyable. Download the free version and try it out today!

Screenshots

Expiro4 screens
CookingCalc3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Expiro at none against CookingCalc's 1. Expiro also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.4). CookingCalc's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 13 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CookingCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Expiro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Expiro ships an update every 13 months, CookingCalc daily. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Expiro versus CookingCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpiroCookingCalc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperzDesignzKodai Nakade

In-app purchases

None

Expiro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CookingCalc

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99

Questions

Is Expiro free?
Expiro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CookingCalc free?
CookingCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Expiro or CookingCalc have ads?
Both Expiro and CookingCalc show ads.
Which is updated more often, Expiro or CookingCalc?
Expiro ships an update every 13 months, and CookingCalc daily. Most recently, Expiro was updated on October 3, 2026 and CookingCalc on September 29, 2026.

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