Comparison

Expiry Tracker vs Astra PDF

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

Head to head
About

Expiry Tracker

Features
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Never miss an expiry date — or a dose — again. ZeroExpiry is the effortless way to track when the things in your home run out — groceries, fruit and vegetables, medicines, cosmetics and more. Add an item in seconds and we'll remind you before it expires, so nothing gets wasted and nothing catches you by surprise. NEW: MEDICINE DOSE REMINDERS — FREE Set how much to take and when — once, twice or more a day, before or after food, every day or only on certain days — and ZeroExpiry reminds you right on time. • Tap Taken, Snooze 30 min or Skip straight from the notification • See today's doses at a glance: what's next, what's done and a live countdown • Missed one? Mark it taken later or skip it in a tap, with Undo • Track tablets left and get a heads-up before you run out, with a quick link to nearby pharmacies • Manage doses for the whole family — Mom, Dad, kids — and see the last 7 days at a glance SCAN, SNAP, DONE Scan a barcode and ZeroExpiry fills in the product name, brand and category for you. No barcode? Type it in and add photos — it takes seconds. SMART REMINDERS Choose when you want to hear about it — a month, a week, 3 days or 1 day before — and get a notification in time to use it, not after it's gone. AI THAT TELLS YOU WHAT TO DO Don't only track it — know what to do with it. Tap any item and ZeroExpiry's AI suggests recipe ideas to use up food before it goes off, plus safe handling and disposal guidance for medicines and cosmetics. A SHOPPING LIST THAT KEEPS WORKING Write down what you need, tick it off as you shop, then move what you bought straight into tracking — no typing it twice. YOUR SAVINGS, MONTH BY MONTH See how much you've saved by using things up in time. Every month you get a savings report as a PDF, emailed to you and always available in the app. STAY ORGANISED AT A GLANCE A clean dashboard shows today's medicines, what's fresh, what's expiring soon and what needs attention today, with a Pantry Health score to keep you on track. ZEROEXPIRY PRO Do more with less effort. Pro adds: • Unlimited products • AI product scanning — snap a pack and AI fills in the name, category, expiry date and price. Only a manufacture date and "best before 9 months"? It works out the date for you • AI receipt scanning — photograph a grocery or pharmacy bill and add many items at once • WhatsApp reminders — expiry alerts and medicine dose reminders delivered right to WhatsApp • Calendar sync — see expiry dates in your phone's calendar • Family sharing — share your pantry and shopping list with 2 others, updated live • Sign in on up to 3 devices Dose reminders and AI suggestions are for convenience only, not medical advice. Always follow your doctor's instructions, check the label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about medicines. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Free medicine dose reminders with Taken, Snooze and Skip • Fast barcode scanning with auto-filled details • Customisable expiry reminders • AI recipe ideas and safe-use guidance • Shopping list that flows into your pantry • Monthly savings reports you can download • Simple, clean, clutter-free design • Secure sign-in with email, Google or Apple • Now in English, हिंदी and తెలుగు SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ZeroExpiry is free to use. ZeroExpiry Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription, available monthly or yearly, with a 1-month free trial for eligible new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase, or when the free trial ends. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused part of a free trial ends when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.zeroexpiry.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.zeroexpiry.com/privacy Download ZeroExpiry today and never let anything — or any dose — slip again.

About

Astra PDF

This app offers a fast, secure, and native PDF utility for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to scan, edit, compress, merge, split, convert, and sign documents with ease, all processed locally on the device for maximum privacy.

Highlights
  • Native PDF editing and annotation
  • High-performance compression engine
  • Document scanning with auto-edge detection
  • Split and merge PDF documents
  • Convert PDFs to images
  • Insert signatures and stamps
  • Password protection for files
Features
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Tired of clunky, slow PDF editors that charge a fortune just to add a simple page number? Every day, millions of professionals and students waste hours struggling with complex desktop software or slow online converters just to merge, compress, or sign a document. They risk their data security on free web converters, or get locked into expensive monthly subscriptions they don't need. You deserve a fast, secure, and native PDF utility that works instantly on your iPhone and iPad. Meet A+PDF Scanner Editor Converter—the ultimate all-in-one PDF workspace designed for speed, privacy, and visual clarity. Whether you need to sign a contract on the go, compress a file for an email attachment, scan a paper receipt, or add professional page numbering to an official report, A+PDF handles it instantly. --- CORE FEATURES & HIGH-PERFORMANCE TOOLS --- • NATIVE PDF EDITOR & ANNOTATION: - Add page numbers instantly with custom position, size, and color options. - Render watermarks natively with real-time screen previews. - Highlight text, add custom stamps, and draw annotations directly. • PRO COMPRESSION ENGINE: - Reduce PDF file sizes by up to 90% without losing text readability. - View instant file size previews before saving. • DOCUMENT SCANNER (Mobile Office): - Scan documents, receipts, and paper notes using auto-edge detection. - Apply professional black-and-white, color, or grayscale filters. • SPLIT & MERGE: - Combine multiple PDF documents into a single organized file. - Extract specific pages or split a long PDF into individual documents. • CONVERT & SIGN: - Convert PDFs to high-quality images (PNG/JPEG) instantly. - Insert stamps, photos, and signatures anywhere on your document pages. • MILITARY-GRADE SECURITY: - Lock sensitive PDF files with password protection. - Unlock password-protected PDFs to edit or compress them. --- PRIVACY-FIRST GUARANTEE --- Your files are yours. Unlike online web tools, A+PDF processes all document edits, scans, and compressions 100% locally on your device. None of your files are ever uploaded to external servers, ensuring complete security for confidential contracts and private documents. Simplify your document workflow today!

Screenshots

Expiry Tracker4 screens
Astra PDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Expiry Tracker at 15.1 against Astra PDF's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Expiry Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Astra PDF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Expiry Tracker ships an update every 5 days, Astra PDF every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Expiry Tracker versus Astra PDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpiry TrackerAstra PDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAjay BollabathiniAstra Ventures

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Expiry Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • ZeroExpiry Pro (Monthly)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • ZeroExpiry Pro (Yearly)1 Month trial$53.901 Year
2 purchases

Astra PDF

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Access$0.297 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99

Questions

Is Expiry Tracker free?
Expiry Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Astra PDF free?
Astra PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Expiry Tracker or Astra PDF have ads?
Neither Expiry Tracker nor Astra PDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Expiry Tracker or Astra PDF?
Expiry Tracker ships an update every 5 days, and Astra PDF every 3 days. Most recently, Expiry Tracker was updated on November 5, 2026 and Astra PDF on November 6, 2026.

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