Comparison

ScanMyPantry vs FreshMind

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

Head to head
About

ScanMyPantry

Effortlessly track your food inventory using AI-powered scanning. Get expiry alerts and discover recipes based on ingredients you already have to reduce waste and save money.

Highlights
  • AI instant food scanning
  • Smart kitchen organization
  • Color-coded expiry tracking
  • AI recipe generation
  • Household sharing
  • Waste savings tracker
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Know what's in your fridge, freezer, and pantry. ScanMyPantry helps you track what you have, notice what is nearing expiry, and find ideas for what to cook. SCAN YOUR FOOD Point your camera at your fridge, pantry, or countertop to scan multiple items at once, including fresh produce, packaged goods, leftovers, and condiments. Review the results and make corrections before saving. TRACK WHAT MATTERS Every item lands in your Kitchen, organized across Fridge, Freezer, Pantry, Produce, Baking, and custom spaces you create. See saved or estimated dates and receive reminders. Estimates are for planning; check package dates and the food’s condition when deciding whether to use it. COOK WHAT YOU HAVE Tap Cook and get personalized recipes built from ingredients already in your kitchen. Not a shopping list, actual recipes from what's in your fridge right now. Full step-by-step instructions every time. FEATURES • Instant food scanning: no barcodes, no typing • Smart Kitchen spaces with custom organization • Color-coded expiry tracking with push alerts • Recipe generation from your real inventory • Shopping list export from any recipe • Dietary filters (vegan, gluten-free, keto & more) • Household sharing with up to 6 members • Food waste tracking • No account is required for core pantry use. Selected data may be processed by service providers for features such as food recognition, recipe creation, or household sharing. See our Privacy Policy for details. PRIVACY Spend less time guessing what's in your fridge. Scan what you have and decide what to use next. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Free: 3 scans and 3 new recipes each week. Unlimited includes unlimited scans and recipe generation.

About

FreshMind

Features
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FreshMind è la dispensa intelligente che ti aiuta a non sprecare più cibo e a cucinare meglio ogni giorno. Aggiungi gli alimenti con scansione barcode, ricevi notifiche prima che scadano e lascia che lo Chef AI ti suggerisca ricette reali con quello che hai davvero in casa. — PERCHÉ FRESHMIND — In Italia ogni famiglia butta in media 75 kg di cibo all'anno. FreshMind nasce per cambiare questa abitudine, una scadenza alla volta. Niente spreco, meno spesa, ricette che hanno senso. — COSA FA — • Dispensa digitale con scansione barcode (OpenFoodFacts) • Notifiche intelligenti prima della scadenza • Chef AI che propone ricette VERE con i tuoi ingredienti • 20 cucine regionali italiane autentiche (dal Piemonte alla Sicilia) • Calcolo CO₂ risparmiata e impatto ambientale settimanale • Allergeni esclusi automaticamente dalle ricette • Lista della spesa generata solo con ciò che manca davvero • Macro nutrizionali completi (kcal, proteine, carbo, grassi, fibre, sale) • Cucina guidata passo-passo con timer • Widget Home + Lock Screen sempre aggiornati • Shortcut Siri ("Cosa cucino oggi?") • Backup e sincronizzazione iCloud automatica • Export PDF delle ricette preferite — GRATIS vs PRO — Versione gratuita: fino a 5 alimenti in dispensa, notifiche scadenza, scansione barcode, mappa delle cucine d'Italia e 1 ricetta Chef AI gratuita. FreshMind PRO (7 giorni di prova gratuita): • Slot dispensa illimitati • Chef AI fino a 5 ricette al giorno con le tue scorte • 20 cucine regionali sbloccate • Cucina guidata con timer Live Activity • Sync iCloud + Widget avanzati • Export PDF + lista spesa condivisibile Prova 7 giorni gratis, poi disdici quando vuoi dalle impostazioni Apple ID. — PRIVACY PRIMA DI TUTTO — I tuoi dati restano sul tuo dispositivo o nel tuo iCloud privato. Nessun account email obbligatorio: si entra con Sign in with Apple. Nessuna pubblicità, nessun tracker terzo. Puoi eliminare l'account e tutti i dati in qualsiasi momento dalla schermata Account. — FATTO IN ITALIA — FreshMind è progettata e sviluppata in Italia, pensata per la cucina italiana e le abitudini di chi vive in famiglia, da solo o con coinquilini. Le ricette regionali sono autentiche e rispettano la tradizione del territorio. Scarica FreshMind e inizia a guadagnare tempo e rispetto per il cibo senza più sprecare soldi in alimenti non consumati. — ABBONAMENTO — FreshMind PRO — abbonamento mensile con 7 giorni di prova gratuita. Il pagamento viene addebitato sull'account Apple ID alla conferma dell'acquisto. L'abbonamento si rinnova automaticamente salvo disdetta almeno 24 ore prima della fine del periodo in corso. Puoi gestire o annullare l'abbonamento in qualsiasi momento da Impostazioni > [il tuo nome] > Abbonamenti. Termini d'uso (EULA): https://bonech03.github.io/freshmind-legal/terms.html Informativa sulla privacy: https://bonech03.github.io/freshmind-legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

ScanMyPantry4 screens
FreshMind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FreshMind at none against ScanMyPantry's shown. FreshMind also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). 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. ScanMyPantry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FreshMind sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanMyPantry ships an update every 8 days, FreshMind every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ScanMyPantry versus FreshMind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanMyPantryFreshMind
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1602424 B.C. LTD.matteo bonetti

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ScanMyPantry

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited - Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Unlimited - Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

FreshMind

Subscriptions1
  • FreshMind PRO7 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is ScanMyPantry free?
ScanMyPantry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FreshMind free?
FreshMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScanMyPantry or FreshMind have ads?
ScanMyPantry shows ads; FreshMind does not.
Which is updated more often, ScanMyPantry or FreshMind?
ScanMyPantry ships an update every 8 days, and FreshMind every 4 days. Most recently, ScanMyPantry was updated on October 31, 2026 and FreshMind on November 5, 2026.

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