Comparison

GlowShelf vs CosmeFresh

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

Head to head
About

GlowShelf

Organize your makeup and skincare collection with this app. Track product details, set expiry date reminders, and build personalized morning and evening beauty routines. Stay on top of your beauty inventory and routine completion.

Highlights
  • Manage skincare and makeup inventory
  • Add product images and notes
  • Track product expiry dates
  • Build morning and evening beauty routines
  • Set routine reminders
  • Record daily check-ins and streaks
Features
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GlowShelf is a simple cosmetics and skincare organizer for managing the products you use, keep in stock, or want to place into a daily routine. Record product names, brands, categories, status, expiry dates, notes, and product images so your beauty shelf stays clear and easy to review. You can also build morning and evening beauty routines, assign products to each step, set reminders, and check in after completing your routine. Key features: - Manage skincare and makeup inventory - Add product images, notes, brands, categories, and expiry dates - Track products that are in use, idle, expiring soon, or expired - Build morning and evening beauty routines - Assign products to routine steps - Set morning and evening reminders - Record daily check-ins and routine streaks GlowShelf helps you organize cosmetics, skincare products, beauty routines, and expiry reminders in one lightweight app.

About

CosmeFresh

Features
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When did you open that? CosmeFresh is a reminder app for tracking the post-opening shelf life (PAO) of your cosmetics. Just pick a category and log the opening date, and it calculates when to use up your mascara, foundation and more. You'll get an alert before each item expires, and daily reminders until you review it once it's overdue. Old, bacteria-laden cosmetics cause skin trouble. CosmeFresh ends "when did I open this?" for good. ■ Who it's for - People with more cosmetics than they can keep track of - Anyone who keeps finding expired products - Sensitive skin types who want to avoid trouble - Anyone who wants a tidy makeup pouch ■ Features - Auto-calculated expiry by category (built-in guidelines like 3 months for mascara, 6 for foundation) - Home screen sorted by what expires soonest, with a days-left meter - Three-stage notifications (ahead of time, on the day, then daily once overdue) - Add photos of your cosmetics (background removed automatically) - Group by pouch or storage location (Premium) - Surface "forgotten" cosmetics you opened but aren't using (Premium) - Log what you use with a satisfaction note (Premium) - Home screen widget showing your next expiry at a glance - A fresh beauty tip every day ■ Free vs Premium The free version lets you track up to 3 cosmetics. Premium (one-time or weekly) unlocks unlimited items, grouping by pouch, usage logs, no ads, and saved purchase links. ■ Note This app does not provide medical advice. If you notice any skin problems, stop use and consult a dermatologist. Use-by dates are general guidelines. ■ LINKS - Support / Contact: https://tsuzukit.com/contact/ - Terms of Service: https://tsuzukit.com/legal/terms-of-service.html - Privacy Policy: https://tsuzukit.com/legal/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

GlowShelf4 screens
CosmeFresh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GlowShelf at none against CosmeFresh's 2. GlowShelf also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price 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. CosmeFresh sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. GlowShelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GlowShelf ships an update weekly, CosmeFresh every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
GlowShelf versus CosmeFresh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlowShelfCosmeFresh
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer千然 孙Ryo Tsudukihashi

In-app purchases

None

GlowShelf

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CosmeFresh

Subscriptions1
  • Premium (Weekly)$0.997 Days
One-time1
  • Premium (Lifetime)$19.99

Questions

Is GlowShelf free?
GlowShelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CosmeFresh free?
CosmeFresh is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GlowShelf or CosmeFresh have ads?
CosmeFresh shows ads; GlowShelf does not.
Which is updated more often, GlowShelf or CosmeFresh?
GlowShelf ships an update weekly, and CosmeFresh every 4 months. Most recently, GlowShelf was updated on October 6, 2026 and CosmeFresh on October 24, 2026.

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