Comparison

HamsterKeeper vs FreshlyDue

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

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

HamsterKeeper3 screens
FreshlyDue3 screens

Verdict

The call

HamsterKeeper and FreshlyDue are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 FreshlyDue sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HamsterKeeper versus FreshlyDue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamsterKeeperFreshlyDue
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Yomage Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.毅仁 刘

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
4 purchases

FreshlyDue

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

Questions

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

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