Comparison

HamsterKeeper vs FreshMemo

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

Head to head
About

HamsterKeeper

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A productivity tool focused on “photo recognition entry + expiry reminders”. Snap a photo to auto-recognize item names and dates, create records or drafts, and get grouped lists by status (remaining/expiring/expired). Pick from Photos, add details, customize reminder time and lead days, and sync across devices after sign-in. Upgrade to VIP for unlimited items, priority service, and more. Key features: 1) Photo-based entry: auto-recognize names/dates to create records or drafts 2) Expiry reminders: custom time and lead days 3) Draft handoff: refine first, then save 4) Cloud sync: data consistent after sign-in 5) VIP: subscription benefits and ongoing updates

About

FreshMemo

This app helps you track expiry dates for various household items, from food and medicine to skincare and pet supplies. It allows manual entry or photo-based capture, sets reminders, and organizes items with categories and tags to reduce waste and save money.

Highlights
  • Track expiry dates for household items
  • Manual or photo-based item entry
  • Set expiry reminders
  • Organize with categories and tags
  • Calendar view of expiration dates
  • Sync across devices with iCloud
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Snap a package and FreshMemo detects its name, expiration date, category, and tags. Track food, medicine, skincare, and more, then get smart reminders before anything expires. ADD ITEMS FASTER Take one or more photos of a package. FreshMemo reads the label and prepares the important details for you to review—without making you type every field from scratch. KNOW WHAT NEEDS ATTENTION See what is expired, expiring soon, or still fresh. Set two reminder times for each item, check upcoming dates in a clear calendar, and keep important items visible from your Home Screen. TRACK MORE THAN FOOD Use FreshMemo for: • Fridge, freezer, and pantry items • Medicine and health products • Skincare and personal care • Baby and pet supplies • Tickets and other date-sensitive items FEATURES • Photo-based entry for names, dates, categories, and tags • Multiple package photos per item • Primary and secondary expiration reminders • Fresh, expiring-soon, and expired status • Monthly expiration calendar • Categories, tags, search, and archive • iCloud sync across your devices • Home Screen inventory widgets with FreshMemo Pro FRESHMEMO PRO FreshMemo offers optional monthly, yearly, and lifetime Pro plans. Pro unlocks unlimited photo entry, Home Screen widgets, and future Pro features. Monthly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://freshmemo.ttqqcc.com/privacy-policy/ Support: https://freshmemo.ttqqcc.com/zh/support/

Screenshots

HamsterKeeper3 screens
FreshMemo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HamsterKeeper at 16.0 against FreshMemo's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. HamsterKeeper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and FreshMemo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HamsterKeeper versus FreshMemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamsterKeeperFreshMemo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Yomage Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.廷强 庹

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HamsterKeeper

Subscriptions2
  • Hamster Premium - Monthly Plan1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Hamster Premium - Annual Plan1 Year trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • 30-Day One-Time Premium$3.99
3 purchases

FreshMemo

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is HamsterKeeper free?
HamsterKeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FreshMemo free?
FreshMemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HamsterKeeper or FreshMemo have ads?
Neither HamsterKeeper nor FreshMemo shows ads.

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