# Allergy Smart

> Food allergy scanner and restaurant finder for safe dining and grocery shopping. (iPhone/iPad app by Santosh Varughese.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allergy-smart/id1620466591 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Santosh Varughese](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620466593)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Food & Drink
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.29/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-07-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allergy-smart/id1620466591/reviews.md

## What is Allergy Smart?

AllergySmart is a free food scanner and restaurant finder that helps you discover allergy-free foods at restaurants and grocery stores.

KEY FEATURES:

- Create your own AllergySmart profile 
- Scan barcodes of food products and instantly check if they fit within your diet
- Browse 100+ restaurants’ meals & drinks to see if they fit your dietary needs
- Check restaurant's cross-contamination score and other user's restaurant reviews

HOW IT WORKS:

1. Tell us your allergens and/or food sensitivities 
2. Browse through restaurants or scan food barcodes to find out what you can or can’t eat.
3. Enjoy your new AllergySmart life.

ALLERGENS:

- Peanuts
- Soy
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Tree Nuts
- Eggs
- Dairy
- Fish
- Shellfish

Do you have a specific allergen that isn’t on our list or a local restaurant near you that isn’t in our database? Feel free to email us at support@allergysmart.com and we’d be more than happy to work with you.


Please locate our privacy policy at https://allergysmart.info/privacy-policy, and terms of use at https://allergysmart.info/terms-of-use

## Key features

- Personalized allergy profile
- Barcode food scanner
- Restaurant meal browsing
- Cross-contamination scores
- User restaurant reviews
- Dietary needs filtering

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allergy-smart/id1620466591/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Wouldn’t let me enter location

*2024-05-27*

The app allowed me to enter all the other info up until I got to the location part. I tried entering my zip code, then city, but the continue button wouldn’t light up blue to continue to the next screen. I tried contacting the developer of the app, but they never responded. Would’ve been nice to find restaurants to accommodate my allergy needs while we travel next week. Oh well.

### 1/5 — Alph gal

*2023-11-18*

This app does not support people with the alpha gal allergy.

### 3/5 — Great Idea—hard to trust

*2022-12-13, version 1.0.3*

I love the idea of this app. As the mom of a young child with a life threatening peanut allergy, it’s daunting to eat food from outside our home. In its current state, my biggest concern with the app is that if a restaurant has not yet provided an ingredient list, it presents as safe (for example, Cold Stone Creamery currently shows the safe icon and even when I look at something with peanut in the name, it displays the safe icon). I’d recommend defaulting to a caution icon if ingredients aren’t provided.
Additionally, it would be helpful to have information on risk of cross-contamination and the date of the last update (menus change frequently and if the information is from January of 2021 and it’s now end of 2022, there has probably been a menu update or two).
Unfortunately, I just don’t feel that I can trust this app for guidance on safe dining. I still have to do just as much research as I did before using the app.

### 4/5 — Add allergies

*2022-12-13, version 1.0.3*

I just got this app but I can already tell it’s going to be a lifesaver. The only thing is I also have a wheat allergy and I can’t select that as an option. Thanks!!

### 5/5 — L App

*2022-11-18, version 1.0.3*

I hate this app it’s bad the developer punted my dog out the window. I can’t believe this app it’s so useless it doesn’t tell me which foods I’m allergic too even though I’m not allergic to any food. The developer put my firstborn in the microwave. Honestly just unfortunate I had such high hopes for this app because the developer is my son. This is so sad. 5/5 stars

### 5/5 — Life saver

*2022-10-22, version 1.0.2*

I almost ate food with allergens based on the response from staff, then checked using the app, and it saved me a trip to the emergency room and an anaphylactic episode.

### 4/5 — Very informative

*2022-09-25, version 1.0.2*

Found the app very useful as I’ve suffered with food allergies since I can remember

### 5/5 — Amazing.

*2022-09-23, version 1.0.2*

I love this app. Coming from a lineage of lactose intolerance, this app helps my family and I discern what we can or can’t eat.

### 5/5 — VERY USEFUL

*2022-09-22, version 1.0.2*

I found this app recently and it has been soooo useful. I suffer from egg and shellfish allergies and have accidentally had allergic reactions from things I didn’t know had egg. Now I easily know which things have what allergens. Love this app!!!

### 5/5 — Absolutely Amazing!

*2022-09-22, version 1.0.2*

This app has helped me so much! As somebody with a gluten allergy I found this app incredibly useful when eating out, or simply buying food at the grocery store!

## Frequently asked questions about Allergy Smart

### What allergens does Allergy Smart track?

Allergy Smart tracks common allergens including peanuts, soy, gluten, sulfites, tree nuts, eggs, dairy, fish, and shellfish. Users can also email support@allergysmart.com to request additions to the allergen list.

### How does Allergy Smart help with restaurant dining?

You can browse over 100 restaurants' meals and drinks to see if they fit your dietary needs. The app also provides cross-contamination scores and user reviews for restaurants.

### Can Allergy Smart scan food barcodes?

Yes, Allergy Smart allows you to scan barcodes of food products. It will instantly check if the scanned item fits within your defined diet and allergy profile.

### What devices is Allergy Smart available on?

Allergy Smart is currently available for iPhone and iPod devices. The app is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Allergy Smart updated?

The latest version of Allergy Smart is 1.0.5, last updated on March 27, 2023. This indicates regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

### Does Allergy Smart have ads?

Yes, Allergy Smart contains advertisements. As it is a free application, ads are used to support its development and maintenance.

### What is the user rating for Allergy Smart?

Allergy Smart has a rating of 4.3 stars based on 24 ratings. This suggests a generally positive user experience.

### Is Allergy Smart free to use?

Yes, Allergy Smart is available for free. There are no in-app purchases mentioned, and it is supported by advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2023-03-27

Fixed an issue with logging in as a restaurant owner

### 1.0.4 — 2023-01-19

Bug fixes for Restaurant owners cannot login to the app.

### 1.0.3 — 2022-11-18

Updated login flow to better show you can login as guest.

### 1.0.2 — 2022-08-07

Add ability to use the app without logging in.

### 1.0.1 — 2022-07-23

- Fixed bug that results in a blank unresponsive screen when searching for an unlisted restaurant
- Removed "optional" text on age when onboarding
- Update text when requesting for location

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