Comparison

HamsterBase vs FreshlyDue

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

Head to head
About

HamsterBase

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HamsterBase is a tool centered around privacy protection and offline friendliness for use in later reading. The well-designed HamsterBase features the following characteristics: Offline First: It can be used offline without relying on servers.Privacy First: It does not collect any data and prioritizes your privacy.Keyboard First: Almost all features can be easily accessed via keyboard shortcuts.No Data Hijacking: You can store data locally and enjoy seamless API integration with other software.No Subscription Required: It’s free to use during the beta period.Break Device Limitations: Through P2P synchronization, your database can break free from device limitations.Powerful Full-text Search: Unlock the power of comprehensive searches, accessing the full content of every saved webpage. HamsterBase works with all your favorite apps, such as Logseq, Obsidian, Notion, and Siyuan.

About

FreshlyDue

Features
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Freshly is a local-first expiry date tracker for food, medicine, household items, subscriptions, and anything else with an expiration date. You can add each item with a name, category, quantity, expiration date, and reminder schedule. Freshly helps you see what is expiring soon, reduce waste, and keep daily essentials under control. Key features: · Quickly add and manage expiring items · View upcoming expirations by remaining days · Customize reminder timing · See urgent items in Home Screen widgets · Optional iCloud sync controlled by the user · Tip Jar support without unlocking any extra features Freshly works without an account and does not collect personal data.

Screenshots

HamsterBase3 screens
FreshlyDue3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HamsterBase at none against FreshlyDue's 4. HamsterBase also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). FreshlyDue's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price and ads 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. FreshlyDue sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. HamsterBase asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HamsterBase ships an update every 2 months, FreshlyDue daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
HamsterBase versus FreshlyDue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamsterBaseFreshlyDue
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer纯洁 林毅仁 刘

In-app purchases

None

HamsterBase

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

FreshlyDue

One-time4
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Lunch$2.99
  • Freshly Pro$2.99
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  • Dinner$6.99

Questions

Is HamsterBase free?
HamsterBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FreshlyDue free?
FreshlyDue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HamsterBase or FreshlyDue have ads?
Neither HamsterBase nor FreshlyDue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HamsterBase or FreshlyDue?
HamsterBase ships an update every 2 months, and FreshlyDue daily. Most recently, HamsterBase was updated on October 30, 2026 and FreshlyDue on November 5, 2026.

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