Comparison

NoWastes vs Expiration Tracking KigenTimer

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

Head to head
About

NoWastes

Features
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Add what you buy, with its expiration date. No Wastes reminds you before it expires. • Add a product in seconds: its name, how many, and the date. Scan the barcode to fill in the name. • See what expires today, in the next 7 days, and later, on one list. • Get a reminder before each date: 7, 3, or 1 day before, or any day you choose, at the time you choose. • Mark a product as consumed from the list, or straight from the reminder. • See plain counts: what is coming up, and what you used each week. Your products are kept in your account, so they come back if you change phones.

About

Expiration Tracking KigenTimer

Features
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Say goodbye to "Oh no, it expired!" starting today. Whether it's food hidden in the back of the fridge, opened condiments, or medicine and daily essentials you forgot to restock—Kigen Timer is the smart and simple solution to handle those everyday "oops" moments. With an intuitive interface and highly customizable notifications, we provide total support for tracking your important items. [5 Reasons to Choose Kigen Timer] 1, Ultimate Simplicity: No more confusion. Register items in just a few taps. Use category tags like "Fridge," "Pantry," or "Bathroom" to organize your home at a glance. 2, Perfect Notifications for Your Life: Alerts are incredibly flexible. Whether it’s "8:00 AM on the day" or "6:00 PM three days before," you can adjust notifications down to the minute to match your rhythm. 3, Visualize the Future with Calendar View: See your deadlines on a calendar, not just a list. Quickly see what expires this weekend or plan your next grocery trip with ease. 4, Widgets: Your Home Screen Memo: Check expiring items without even opening the app. • "Urgent List": See what needs to be used immediately. • "Category Overview": Focus only on specific tags like "Fridge." 5, Modern Design for Any Environment: Fully compatible with the latest OS features. Includes "Dark Mode" to be easy on your eyes and iCloud sync to access your data on iPhone, iPad, and other devices. [Recommended for] • Those who want to stop feeling guilty about wasting food. • Those who don't want to miss the timing to restock essentials (daily goods, medicine, emergency supplies). • Anyone who wants to manage inventory and stock effortlessly. [Main Features] • Item Management: Set name, date, memo, and tags freely. • Master List: Easily re-register items from your history. • Notifications: Customize timing to suit your preference. • Calendar View: Check expiration dates on a monthly calendar. • Widgets: Variety of useful widgets. • iCloud Sync: Automatic data sync between multiple devices. • Dark Mode: Comfortable operation at night. [Let’s Get Started] Tracking shouldn't be a chore. Kigen Timer aims to provide maximum "peace of mind" with minimum effort. Start a more eco-friendly life today by reducing waste—all with this app!

Screenshots

NoWastes3 screens
Expiration Tracking KigenTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Expiration Tracking KigenTimer at daily against NoWastes's every 10 days. NoWastes's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoWastes ships an update every 10 days, Expiration Tracking KigenTimer daily. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
NoWastes versus Expiration Tracking KigenTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoWastesExpiration Tracking KigenTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnrique MelgarejoTakatoshi Ichige

In-app purchases

None

NoWastes

No in-app purchases

None

Expiration Tracking KigenTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NoWastes free?
NoWastes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Expiration Tracking KigenTimer free?
Expiration Tracking KigenTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NoWastes or Expiration Tracking KigenTimer have ads?
Neither NoWastes nor Expiration Tracking KigenTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoWastes or Expiration Tracking KigenTimer?
NoWastes ships an update every 10 days, and Expiration Tracking KigenTimer daily. Most recently, NoWastes was updated on November 13, 2026 and Expiration Tracking KigenTimer on November 9, 2026.

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