ReFridge vs SCADO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ReFridge
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ReFridge: Never Forget an Expiry Date ReFridge helps you keep track of expiry dates, waste less food and save money. Know what expires next, get reminded before food goes bad and keep your fridge and pantry organized. All in one clean and simple app. Expiry Date Tracking Never lose track of what expires next. • Track expiry dates for your food • See upcoming expiry dates at a glance • Get reminders before food expires • Add items manually or scan barcodes • Organize food in your fridge and pantry • Waste less food and save money Expiry Reminders Get notified before it is too late. • Receive reminders for upcoming expiry dates • Spot food that should be used soon • Plan ahead and avoid forgotten food • Reduce unnecessary food waste Barcode Scanner Add food and expiry dates faster. • Scan barcodes to add products • Quickly organize your food • Spend less time managing your fridge • Keep expiry dates in one place Shopping Lists Plan your next grocery trip without buying what you already have. • Create simple shopping lists • Add items in seconds • Stay organized while shopping • Avoid unnecessary purchases Home Screen Widgets Keep upcoming expiry dates right on your Home Screen. • See food expiring soon at a glance • Check your fridge without opening ReFridge • Stay on top of expiry dates every day Clean and Minimal Everything you need. Nothing you do not. • Modern and intuitive design • Light and dark mode • Simple fridge and pantry organization • Built for fast everyday use Waste Less. Save Money. Food that gets forgotten costs money. ReFridge helps you use what you already have, catch expiry dates before they pass and make smarter shopping decisions. • Waste less food • Save money on groceries • Use food before it expires • Buy only what you actually need Private and Offline First Your kitchen data stays yours. • Works offline • No account required • No cloud required • No tracking • Your data stays on your device Stop forgetting what is in the back of your fridge. Track expiry dates. Get reminded. Waste less. ReFridge. Your simple expiry date tracker.
SCADO
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SCADO helps you stop wasting food. Track what is in your fridge, freezer, and pantry, see what needs eating first, and get a gentle reminder before anything expires. Add items in seconds: scan a barcode, point the camera at a printed expiry date, or type it in. SCADO sorts everything by urgency, so the things about to go off are always on top. WHY SCADO - Fast capture: barcode and printed-date scanning, with manual entry always one tap away. - Urgency at a glance: your pantry is ordered by what expires next. - Timely reminders: local notifications before food expires - no connection needed. - Works offline: everything runs on your device, no account required. - Private by design: no analytics, no ads, no tracking. Your inventory never leaves your phone. PREMIUM SCADO comes with a 14-day free trial. After the trial, full functionality requires a Premium subscription, billed through your App Store account. Pricing is shown in the app in your local currency. Cancel anytime from your account settings. Product information is provided by Open Food Facts, used under the ODbL license SCADO Premium is an auto-renewing subscription (1 year) with a 14-day free trial. The price is shown in the app in your local currency. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation; the subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited when you buy the subscription. Privacy Policy: https://scado.app/en/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://scado.app/en/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SCADO at every 6 days against ReFridge's every 3 weeks. SCADO also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 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
Both are free to download. ReFridge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SCADO sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ReFridge ships an update every 3 weeks, SCADO every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ReFridge | SCADO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Janik von Duehren | Matteo Pelladoni |
In-app purchases
ReFridge
- ReFridge Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- ReFridge Pro Annual7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- ReFridge Pro Lifetime$24.99
SCADO
- SCADO Premium14 Days trial$5.991 Year








