FreshGuard vs iTems
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FreshGuard
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FreshGuard - Your Smart Kitchen Assistant Do you often forget about food items hidden in the depths of your fridge or pantry? FreshGuard is here to help! With FreshGuard, you can easily track the expiry dates of all your food items, ensuring you never waste food again. Our user-friendly app provides timely notifications, so you always know when an item is nearing its expiration date. Key Features: • Easy Food Tracking: Add food items manually or using our barcode scanning feature. Record the expiry dates and storage locations effortlessly. • Timely Notifications: Receive alerts as food items approach their expiry date. Customize notification settings to suit your needs. • Organize Your Kitchen: Categorize your food items by storage location (Refrigerator, Shelf, Freezer) for better organization. • Export Your Food Lists as PDF: Users can export their food lists as PDF files, allowing them to easily share or keep a record of their inventory. • Bulk Product Addition via OCR: With the new OCR feature, users can quickly add multiple products by scanning a receipt. • Dark Mode: Switch between light and dark modes to reduce eye strain and save battery life. • Secure and Private: Your data is securely stored and only accessible to you. Why FreshGuard? • Reduce Waste: Save money and reduce food waste by keeping track of what you have and when it expires. • Stay Organized: Maintain a well-organized kitchen with easy access to information about your food items. • User-Friendly: Intuitive design and seamless user experience make FreshGuard easy to use for everyone. How It Works: 1. Add Food Items: Enter details manually or scan the barcode for quick input. You can also add multiple products by scanning a receipt. 2. Track Expiry Dates: FreshGuard will monitor the expiry dates and notify you as they approach. 3. Receive Notifications: Get timely alerts on your phone so you can use or dispose of items before they go bad. 4. Export Food List as PDF: Save your lists as PDF files, share them easily. About Us: Developed with love by Duygu Nas, FreshGuard aims to make your kitchen management easier and more efficient. Download FreshGuard now and take the first step towards a smarter, waste-free kitchen!
iTems
Organize your possessions, track warranties, and store receipts with AI-powered data extraction. Get notifications before warranties expire and manage detailed information for various item types, including heirlooms. Securely transfer items to new owners.
- AI-powered receipt scanning
- Warranty tracking and expiry notifications
- Detailed item information storage
- Organize by collections and locations
- Secure item transfer to new owners
- Heirloom history preservation
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Take control of everything you own – from warranties and receipts to insurance and inherited items. iTems helps you organize your belongings using AI and smart collections. With iTems, you always have an overview of what you own, where it is, and how long the warranty lasts. Store receipts, track warranties, and prepare for insurance claims – all in one place. Scan the receipt, and within seconds, all information is registered – thanks to powerful AI technology. iTems extracts the purchase date, store, price, serial number, and more. The AI also finds warranty details for the specific product and fills in information such as maintenance tips and technical specifications. When a warranty is about to expire, you’ll get a notification in good time. iTems supports multiple item types, allowing you to register detailed information about vehicles, properties, antiques, and more. Do you have a clear overview of the heirlooms you’ve inherited over the years? With iTems, you can register each item with as much detail as you want, preserving its history for the future. You can organize your belongings into collections (for example: home, cabin, art, collectibles, etc.). Each collection can have an unlimited number of categories. You can also organize by location and view lists of items stored at each place. If you sell an item, you can easily transfer it to the buyer in the app – ensuring all information and files are passed on securely. Collections can also be exported to a file and shared with others if needed. iTems supports iCloud syncing and other cloud-based services you would expect. iTems FREE is free to use but limited to 20 items, 1 collection, and 3 categories. Some features are also limited in the FREE version. iTems PRO can be purchased either as a one-time lifetime license or as a monthly or yearly subscription. The PRO version removes all limitations and unlocks all features – both current and future ones. Download iTems today and take full control of your belongings. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/macapps/stdeula Privacy: https://www.tommyh.no/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FreshGuard at none against iTems's 3. iTems's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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. iTems sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FreshGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.
FreshGuard ships an update every 3 weeks, iTems every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FreshGuard | iTems |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Duygu Nas | Tommy Riise Handeland |
In-app purchases
FreshGuard
No in-app purchases
iTems
- iTems PRO Monthly$4.991 Month
- iTems PRO Annual1 Month trial$29.991 Year
- iTems PRO Lifetime$199.99









