# AllerScan — Find allergens in a safe way!

> Scan product labels for allergens using OCR technology. (iPhone/iPad app by Zhalyn Kabyken.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allerscan/id1472227010 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zhalyn Kabyken](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472227009)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-07-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allerscan/id1472227010/reviews.md

## What is AllerScan?

AllerScan is an app that finds your allergens in every possible product without any limitations. The app uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology that lets you find all possible allergens in less than a second. 

Find a product you would like to scan. Please make sure that that the place you are scanning the product in has enough amount of lighting and while scanning the products keep your hands and body in a stable motion for the system to operate as efficiently as possible. In addition, the system is very sensitive to the quality of the picture, so it is important for the user to properly place the product in front of the camera so that every character is visible and readable. 

In order to navigate in the app, a special tab bar is implemented on the bottom side of the screen: 
- The tab bar button “Include Allergens” serves as a page where user types in all his/her allergens for the app to store and process in the later use of the app. 
- The tab bar button “Scan” opens up the camera for the user to scan the products. Just tap anywhere on the screen and take a photo of an ingredient label. 
- In the “User Profile” page the user is able to look at all his/her displayed allergens and delete them from the system with a simple swipe to left. 

Moreover, we are planning to make the app faster and more accurate with monthly updates and surprises. Stay tuned!

Our team consists of highly enthusiastic and talented entrepreneurs that made sure that the app helps people with real issues: 

Zhalyn Kabyken - Head of Tech and Operations 

Julianna Lukacs - Head of Design and Branding 

Lakshmi Barlam - Head of Marketing, Strategy, and Finance

Please do not hesitate to send all your concerns and problems associated with the app to allerscanapp@gmail.com or zhalyn2001@gmail.com as we care about our users. 

Make your life safer with AllerScan!

## Key features

- Scan product labels for allergens
- Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology
- User-defined allergen list
- Quick allergen detection
- User profile management

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allerscan/id1472227010/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Couldn't get it to scan anything.

*2019-12-12, version 1.01*

I gave the app camera permission but it never accepted a scan. Tried 3-4 barcodes and none worked. Deleted.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! As stated in the description, AllerScan is not used as a barcode scanner but it rather scans text on ingredient labels. If you choose to download the app and use it again, please direct the camera on the ingredient label and not the barcode.

### 3/5 — Great app but needs a few changes.

*2019-07-15, version 1.0*

Great idea for an app. I know it’s new so there will be a few issues at the beginning. One suggestion would be to change the way you put in your allergies. Maybe it should be like a list instead of a word bar. And also, when I went to add another food allergy, it deleted all that I saved that I had already put in. I think it just needs a little bit more work and it would be such a beneficial app!

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for your feedback! We’ll keep in mind your thoughts for our future updates so your experience with AllerScan gets much better

## Frequently asked questions about AllerScan

### How does AllerScan find allergens?

AllerScan uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to scan ingredient labels on products. It then compares the ingredients against a list of allergens you provide to identify potential risks.

### What are the system requirements for AllerScan?

AllerScan is currently supported on iPhones. The app requires sufficient lighting and a stable hand motion for optimal scanning performance.

### How accurate is AllerScan?

The app aims for accuracy by using OCR technology, but performance is sensitive to picture quality. Clear, readable ingredient labels in good lighting will yield the best results.

### Can I manage my allergens in AllerScan?

Yes, the 'User Profile' section allows you to view and delete your listed allergens with a simple swipe gesture.

### How often is AllerScan updated?

The developers plan to release monthly updates to improve the app's speed and accuracy, along with other surprises.

### Is AllerScan suitable for children?

AllerScan has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users under adult supervision when identifying allergens.

### How do I contact support for AllerScan?

You can send your concerns and problems to allerscanapp@gmail.com or zhalyn2001@gmail.com. The development team actively cares about user feedback.

### What is the release date of AllerScan?

AllerScan was first released on July 26, 2019, with its latest version being 1.01.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.01 — 2019-07-26

- Implemented bug fixes 
- Included various description adjustments

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