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DetailExpirel logo Expirelpawl logo pawl
What it doesTrack expiry dates and build habits with smart reminders Tiny focus companion for your Mac menu bar
StageStartup Not given
Founded2025 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree plan with 10 products, limited habits, email notifications, 3 daily AI photo scans. Pro at $2.99/month (billed annually) or $4.99/month (monthly) with 200 products, unlimited habits, 200 daily AI photo scans, up to 3 family members. Business at $6.49/month (billed annually) or $9.99/month (mont $9.99 USD lifetime purchase; $4.99 USD for students with verified student email. No subscription required.
Key features
  • AI photo scanning to detect product names, brands, and expiry dates in any language
  • Smart barcode and QR code scanning for instant product identification
  • Multi-channel alerts via WhatsApp, email, and browser push notifications
  • Family group sharing with up to 10 members
  • Habit building with streak tracking and achievement badges
  • Advanced analytics showing waste reduction, money saved, and habit progress
  • Customizable reminder scheduling with 1, 3, 7, or 30 days before expiry
  • Achievement gamification system with 50+ badges and XP rewards
  • Data export in CSV format
  • Menu bar integration - stays in your Mac menu bar without opening additional windows
  • Pull gesture activation - one little gesture turns getting to work into a running timer
  • Notification alerts - quiet heads-up shortly before focus time ends
  • Themeable interface - switch themes whenever you want a different mood and scenery
  • At-a-glance timer display - check your time at a glance without opening another window
  • Detachable from menu bar - option to detach and keep pinned always on your screen
  • Small file size - only around 7 MB in direct Mac build
  • Accessibility features - includes heads-up notifications and audio cues for accessibility
What makes it different
  • AI-powered label reading works in any language automatically
  • 92% habit consistency success rate with gamified achievements
  • Playful pet-inspired design - unique focus companion with adorable cat paws and purring sounds
  • Flexible customization over rigid pomodoro - adjust work and break intervals to your preference rather than following a fixed format
  • Privacy-focused - all focus data stays on your Mac, never sent to servers
  • Minimal, unobtrusive interface - lives in your menu bar without cluttering your workspace
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)33 no change since last check13 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)85
Citation Flow (Majestic)2421
Referring domains (Majestic)10311

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