FreshInventory vs FreshMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FreshInventory
Easily manage your food inventory and expiration dates to reduce waste. Track ingredients by storage location, receive timely reminders, and get recipe ideas based on what you have.
- Easy ingredient registration with icons
- Expiration date D-Day tracking
- Organized storage views (fridge, freezer)
- After-opening expiration tracking
- Shopping list creation
- Recipe ideas based on inventory
- iCloud sync across devices
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Vegetables wilting in the fridge, milk past its expiration date… With Sikbogwan, you can manage your ingredients more easily and keep your kitchen organized. Sikbogwan is a simple ingredient management app that helps you organize food stored in the fridge, freezer, or pantry, and check remaining expiration dates with D-Day tracking. Register ingredients quickly with cute and intuitive icons, receive reminders before they expire, and reduce unnecessary food waste. Main Features Easy Ingredient Registration Register meat, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and more with cute and easy-to-recognize icons. Expiration Date D-Day Tracking Check how many days are left at a glance, and set reminders for the day of expiration, D-1, D-3, or any timing you prefer. Organized Storage View Manage ingredients by storage type, such as fridge, freezer, or room temperature, and easily see what you have and where it is stored. After-Opening Expiration Tracking Record the opening date to manage ingredients more accurately based on their after-opening period. Shopping List Support Add ingredients to your shopping list and keep track of what you need to buy again. Recipe Ideas Get cooking inspiration from the Recipe tab based on the ingredients you already have. iCloud Sync Support Turn on iCloud sync in Settings to manage your ingredient data across multiple devices. Reduce wasted food and keep your fridge neat. Start managing your kitchen smarter with Sikbogwan today.
FreshMate
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FreshMate keeps your kitchen organized, starting with your fridge. After grocery shopping, snap a photo of your receipt. FreshMate reads items with OCR and adds them to your inventory with expiry dates. See what you have, what is expiring soon, and cut food waste at home. KEY FEATURES - Fridge and Pantry Inventory Track everything in one place. Sort by expiry, filter by category, and know what to use first. - Receipt Scanner (OCR) Scan grocery receipts in seconds. No more typing items one by one. - Expiry Reminders Get notified before food goes bad. Use it while it is still good. - Household Sharing (Pro) Share one fridge list with family or housemates. Everyone stays in sync. - Waste Less Spot items before they spoil. Save money and reduce waste. FREE PLAN Start free with: - Up to 10 products in your inventory - 3 receipt scans (OCR) - Expiry reminders Household sharing is available on FreshMate Pro only. FRESHMATE PRO Upgrade for: - Unlimited products: fridge, pantry, freezer - Unlimited receipt scanning - Household sharing with invite code Monthly and annual subscriptions available. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Manage or cancel anytime in App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.thedynamicstudios.com/en/apps/freshmate/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.thedynamicstudios.com/en/apps/freshmate/terms Take control of your fridge, cut waste, and keep your household on the same list.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FreshMate at none against FreshInventory's shown. FreshMate also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. FreshInventory sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and FreshMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FreshInventory ships an update every 2 weeks, FreshMate weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | FreshInventory | FreshMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SEUNGHYUN LEE | MUHAMMED MELIH GUNDOGAN |
In-app purchases
FreshInventory
- Remove Ads (Premium)$1.99
- Upgrade to Family Sharing$2.99
- Family Sharing(Family Pass)$4.99
FreshMate
- FreshMate Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- FreshMate Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
Questions
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