Comparison

CosmeTick vs Stashly

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

Head to head
About

CosmeTick

Organize your makeup and skincare collection with smart expiration tracking. Scan products to get details and receive reminders before items expire, saving you money and protecting your skin.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for instant product details
  • Smart expiration tracking based on opening date
  • Personalized expiration date calculations
  • Intelligent expiration reminders
  • Categorization of beauty products
  • Visual status indicators for product freshness
  • Data export to Excel/CSV
Features
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Makeup and skincare do not come with a reminder. CosmeTick adds one. Scan a product or add it by hand, tell the app when you opened it, and it works out when the product should go. SCAN AND ADD IN SECONDS Point the camera at a barcode. When the product is found, its name, brand, shelf life after opening (PAO) and category are filled in for you. If it is not found, add it by hand and choose the PAO period yourself. KNOW WHEN IT SHOULD GO CosmeTick calculates the expiry date from the day you opened the product and its PAO, then shows a clear status: Fresh, Use first or Expired. Filter your shelf by All, Use first or Expired to see what to reach for next. REMINDERS THAT ARRIVE IN TIME Get a reminder 14 days before a product expires, again 3 days before, and on the day itself. An optional weekly check-in nudges you to add new purchases and review your shelf. YOUR WHOLE COLLECTION AT A GLANCE • Search across everything you own. • Sort products into categories: makeup, face care, body care, hair care, perfume, nail care and more. • See how much of your shelf is still fresh, and how much to use first or replace. ALWAYS IN SIGHT • Home Screen widgets in small, medium and large sizes. • Lock Screen widgets that show what expires next. • Light and dark mode. • Made for iPhone and iPad, in portrait and landscape. YOUR DATA IS YOURS Export your products to CSV and import them back whenever you need, for a backup or a move to a new device. CosmeTick Premium is an auto-renewing subscription, available weekly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Account Settings. Expiry dates are estimates based on the opening date and PAO you enter. Always check the packaging and use your own judgement. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Notice-08-19 Terms of Use: https://telegra.ph/Terms-and-Conditions-08-19-3

About

Stashly

Organize your makeup and skincare collection, track product usage, and monitor expiry dates. Discover your most-loved items, participate in challenges, and utilize a built-in mirror.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for product entry
  • Expiry and PAO tracking
  • Log product usage and cost-per-use
  • Track individual palette shades
  • Lucky Wheel for product selection
  • Project Pan challenges
  • Built-in makeup mirror
Features
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Scan barcodes, track usage, and never let a product expire. Stashly is the beauty tracker built for makeup lovers and skincare enthusiasts who want to actually use their collection — not just own it. YOUR ENTIRE COLLECTION IN ONE PLACE Add any product in seconds: scan its barcode for instant details, search by brand or name, or enter everything manually. From foundations to fragrances, mascaras to moisturisers — your whole beauty inventory, organised beautifully. EXPIRY & PAO TRACKING Set the Period After Opening for any product and Stashly calculates its exact expiry date automatically. See all upcoming expiries at a glance and receive notifications before things go bad. Finally, a reason to check the little jar symbol on your packaging. LOG EVERY USE Tap Log Use whenever you reach for a product. Track how often you use it, calculate your cost-per-use, and discover which products you actually love — and which have been gathering dust. MULTI-SHADE PALETTE SUPPORT Track every individual shade in your palettes separately — each with its own colour, name, and photo. Watch the hit-pan effect appear on shades you've used up, right from your collection grid. LUCKY WHEEL Can't choose what to use today? Spin the Lucky Wheel and let Stashly decide. For palettes, individual shades appear on the wheel — great for actually working through every single pan in your collection. PROJECT PAN CHALLENGE Join the #ProjectPAN community directly in the app. Set a personal goal — 10 Pan, 20 Pan, 50 Pan or 100 Pan — and track every product and shade you finish. See your progress ring grow, spot neglected products, and celebrate hitting pan. DETAILED STATS • Total collection value in 18+ currencies • Most used products and cost-per-use breakdown • 30-day expiry timeline • Daily usage streak • Breakdown by category and subcategory BUILT-IN MAKEUP MIRROR A clean full-screen mirror with zoom and grid overlay, always one tap away. No need to switch to another app. STASHLY PREMIUM Go ad-free and unlock unlimited access: • Unlimited barcode scans • Unlimited product search • No ads, ever • Custom profile photo UBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Stashly Premium is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in App Store Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

Screenshots

CosmeTick4 screens
Stashly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CosmeTick at 5.0 against Stashly's 4.5. CosmeTick also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. CosmeTick sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Stashly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CosmeTick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CosmeTick ships an update every 4 days, Stashly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CosmeTick versus Stashly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCosmeTickStashly
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKostiantyn KrizhanovskyiMaricruz Tabbia

Customer experience

CosmeTick

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stashly

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CosmeTick

Subscriptions3
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium$29.991 Year
  • Premium$34.991 Year
2 purchases

Stashly

Subscriptions2
  • Premium monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is CosmeTick free?
CosmeTick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stashly free?
Stashly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CosmeTick or Stashly?
CosmeTick is rated higher. CosmeTick averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Stashly averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do CosmeTick or Stashly have ads?
Stashly shows ads; CosmeTick does not.
Which is updated more often, CosmeTick or Stashly?
CosmeTick ships an update every 4 days, and Stashly every 5 weeks. Most recently, CosmeTick was updated on November 5, 2026 and Stashly on November 5, 2026.

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