SUPPORT

Fridoo is a minimalist pantry and best-before tracker that logs food in your fridge, freezer and pantry, warns you in time before expiry dates and helps you cut down on food waste. This support page covers setup, barcode scanning, notifications, data export and iCloud sync — all offline and without an account. If anything stays unclear or you find a bug, write to us using the form at the bottom of the page.

1. What is Fridoo and what is the app for?

Fridoo is a minimalist pantry and expiry-date tracker for iPhone and iPad. You log your food with quantity, category, storage place and expiry date — Fridoo reminds you in time before anything spoils. That way you cut down on food waste and keep your fridge, freezer and pantry under control.

2. Does Fridoo cost anything? Is there a subscription?

No subscription. You pay for Fridoo once on the App Store and can use the app — including all future updates — forever. No hidden costs, no ads, no in-app purchases.

3. How does the barcode scanner work?

Point your iPhone camera at the barcode on the packaging. Fridoo recognises the product automatically and fills in the name and category. Then it only asks for the expiry date — done. Product data comes from the open database OpenFoodFacts; only the barcode is transmitted, nothing about you.

4. Does Fridoo work offline?

Yes, Fridoo is 100% offline-capable. Products you have already scanned are cached locally and available instantly with no internet connection. An internet connection is only needed for new barcode lookups against OpenFoodFacts.

5. How can I set up push reminders?

You decide when Fridoo reminds you. In the settings you can enable any number of intervals — e.g. 14 days, 1 week, 3 days and 1 day before expiry — and pick the time of day. All reminders are scheduled locally on your device; nothing leaves your iPhone.

6. Which categories and storage places are available?

Fridoo supports 13 categories — from dairy to fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, baked goods, drinks, spices and snacks. Three storage places cover daily life: fridge, freezer and pantry.

7. Is my data uploaded to any cloud?

No. There is no Fridoo server, no account, and no tracking. All data stays on your device by default. If you want, you can enable iCloud sync — in which case your data is synced encrypted via your own private Apple account between iPhone and iPad. The sync is completely optional.

8. Does Fridoo work on the iPad too?

Yes, Fridoo runs natively on iPhone and iPad. If you enable iCloud sync in the settings, your data is automatically synced between both devices.

9. Which languages does Fridoo support?

Fridoo supports four languages: German, English, Spanish and French. You can switch the language any time in the app settings, no restart required.

10. Is there a dark mode?

Yes. You can choose between light and dark appearance, or let Fridoo follow your iPhone system setting.

11. How can I export or back up my data?

With a single tap you can export all items as a JSON file — ideal for a backup or when switching to a new device. Import works the same way: pick the JSON file and Fridoo takes your data.

12. How do I mark items as consumed or thrown away?

Just swipe on an item in the list — one swipe marks it as consumed or thrown away. Fridoo automatically calculates your food-waste ratio and shows you in the dashboard where you can improve.

Thank you for using Fridoo — and for helping us keep improving the app! 🇩🇪