Comparison

FreshInventory vs PantryPals

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

PantryPals

Features
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Scan a grocery receipt and PantryPals adds your whole shop in seconds: every item sorted into the fridge, freezer or pantry, with an estimate of how long it keeps. Then it reminds you before anything goes bad, so you throw out less and cook more. SCAN A RECEIPT, SKIP THE TYPING - Take a photo of your receipt and PantryPals reads every food line - Each item lands in the fridge, freezer or pantry with a sensible shelf life - Check the list, tap Add, done - Reads receipts in your language KNOW WHAT TO USE FIRST - One list sorted by expiration date and color-coded, so nothing slips through - A "use soon" banner shows what needs eating this week - A reminder arrives before each item expires - Swipe to mark something used, or add it to your shopping list TURN WHAT'S EXPIRING INTO DINNER - Pick what's about to expire and get simple recipe ideas built from it - On-device intelligence on supported devices, a built-in recipe engine everywhere else - Share an idea with whoever is cooking tonight SHOP SMARTER - A shopping list grouped by store, so you know what to buy where - Add anything by hand, with a photo if you like - Export your pantry to a spreadsheet anytime PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Your kitchen data stays on your device - No account, no servers, no tracking Waste less food and make the most of every shop. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FreshInventory4 screens
PantryPals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PantryPals at none against FreshInventory's shown. FreshInventory's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. FreshInventory sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and PantryPals sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FreshInventory ships an update every 2 weeks, PantryPals every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 5 level
FreshInventory versus PantryPals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreshInventoryPantryPals
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEUNGHYUN LEENeobile LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FreshInventory

One-time3
  • Remove Ads (Premium)$1.99
  • Upgrade to Family Sharing$2.99
  • Family Sharing(Family Pass)$4.99
3 purchases

PantryPals

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Membership Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Membership Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Membership lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is FreshInventory free?
FreshInventory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PantryPals free?
PantryPals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FreshInventory or PantryPals have ads?
FreshInventory shows ads; PantryPals does not.
Which is updated more often, FreshInventory or PantryPals?
FreshInventory ships an update every 2 weeks, and PantryPals every 6 weeks. Most recently, FreshInventory was updated on October 28, 2026 and PantryPals on October 25, 2026.

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