Summary
Tabedoki is a planned app that reads the best-before and use-by dates printed on food packages with the camera, lists items by date and reminds you before they expire so you use them in time. It also tracks when to rotate emergency food and water.
At a glance
| Status | Under consideration — not released (not on the App Store yet) |
|---|---|
| For | Households that throw away food past its date, and households keeping emergency supplies (UNEP estimates household food waste at 79 kg per person per year) |
| Main features | Reading printed dates, a list sorted by date, reminders, storage locations, rotation reminders for emergency supplies |
| Devices | iPhone (iOS 26 or later, planned) |
| Languages | English, Japanese and more (planned) |
| Planned pricing | Ad-supported with all features usable (not decided) |
| Data storage | On the device only. No account or sign-in |
Who it is for and what problem it solves
Expiry tracking apps exist, but typing a date for every item is tedious and many people give up. Barcode-based apps can identify the product but cannot know the date printed on the package in your hand.
- Typing dates after every shopping trip is tedious
- Items at the back of the fridge or shelf are forgotten until they expire
- Emergency water and food are not rotated and have expired when needed
Screens and features (planned)
Scan to add
- Point the camera at the printed date to read it
- Different formats such as 2026.10.25, 26.10.25, 10/2026 and EXP 10/2026 are normalized
- Type the item name or choose a suggestion from the package text
- Add many items in a row after shopping
Date list
- Items sorted by date, with expired, within 3 days and within a week shown in different colors
- Filter by fridge, freezer, pantry or emergency supplies
- Mark items eaten or thrown away with one tap
Reminders
- Choose how many days before the date to be reminded
- A weekly summary of items to use up that week
Emergency supplies
- Reminders months before water, food and batteries need rotating
- A guide to how much to keep for your household size and number of days, citing official guidance
Records
- Monthly counts of items used up and thrown away
How it works (planned)
- After shopping, photograph each printed date to add items
- Receive a reminder as dates approach
- Check the list and use the soonest items first
- Mark items eaten or thrown away
Input and output
What you enter
- A photo of the printed date
- Item name
- Storage location
What you get
- A list sorted by date
- Reminders before dates
- Rotation reminders for emergency supplies
- Counts of items used and wasted
How your data is handled
- Dates are read on the device and photos are not kept after reading
- Records stay on the device and are not sent to our servers
- No account or sign-in
How it differs from existing apps
- Reads the date printed on your package rather than a barcode's product data
- Food and emergency supplies in one list
- Fast entry of many items in a row
What this app does not do
- It does not judge whether food is safe to eat; check dates and storage conditions yourself
- It does not suggest recipes or shop for you
Frequently asked questions
Is Tabedoki available now?
No. It is under consideration and not on the App Store. This page describes the plan.
Is there an app that scans expiration dates from a photo and reminds me?
Tabedoki is a planned app that reads the date printed on the package with the camera and reminds you before it expires.
Can it track emergency food and water?
Yes. The plan is to register emergency supplies and remind you before they need rotating.
How is it different from barcode-based apps?
A barcode identifies the product but not the date on your package. Tabedoki reads the printed date itself.
Can it read short formats like 26.10.25 or EXP 10/2026?
Yes, common formats such as two-digit years, month-only dates and EXP labels are planned. Misreads can be corrected on the spot.
Can my family share the list?
The first plan is use on one iPhone. Family sharing will be considered during development.
Other languages
日本語 English 한국어 繁體中文 简体中文 Français Español Português Deutsch Italiano Türkçe العربية ไทย Tiếng Việt Bahasa Indonesia Polski
Last updated: 2026-10-25. This page describes a plan before development. No release date has been set.