HamsterKeeper vs FreshQi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
FreshQi
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FreshQi — expiry and warranty reminders, built for real life. Scan a barcode to autofill product details, or photograph the package to read production and expiry dates. Organize medicine, food, cosmetics, and electronics—with timely alerts and widgets that keep what’s expiring in sight. 【Highlights】 • One-tap add from the tab bar — manual entry always free • Barcode scan & photo recognition to fill names and dates (Pro) • Categories: Medicine / Food / Cosmetics / Daily Goods / Digital / Documents / Other • Smart deadlines from production date and shelf-life duration • Local notifications — customize reminder rules with Pro • Archive & Data: outcomes, waste / recovered, trends, challenges, badges • Annual report: previous year unlocks on New Year’s Day • Declutter Assistant: health score to prioritize cleanup • Home & Lock Screen widgets • Backup: export / import JSON or Excel (Pro) 【Who it’s for】 Anyone managing household medicine, pantry stock, skincare PAO dates, or device warranties—and tired of finding things after they’ve expired. Manual entry and basic reminders are free. FreshQi Pro unlocks networked barcode lookup, photo recognition, custom reminders, and backup export. 【FreshQi Pro subscription】 • Title: FreshQi Pro Yearly • Length: 1 year, auto-renewable; cancel anytime in Settings • Price: as shown in the app at purchase • Privacy Policy: http://funcgis.com/documents/FreshQi/en/private.html • Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
HamsterKeeper and FreshQi 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
Both are free to download. HamsterKeeper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and FreshQi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | HamsterKeeper | FreshQi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Yomage Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. | 龙 陈 |
In-app purchases
HamsterKeeper
- Hamster Premium - Monthly Plan1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Hamster Premium - Annual Plan1 Year trial$19.991 Year
- 30-Day One-Time Premium$3.99
FreshQi
- FreshQi Pro Month1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- FreshQi Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
- 鲜期$24.99
