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AskZOE: Food Scanner

AskZOE: Food Scanner

Make healthier choices

78 ratings
30 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle

Archived App (Last seen on 28 Jan 2025)

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Details

Released
November 23, 2023
Updated
April 6, 2024

Developer

Zoe Limited
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About

Understand how foods impact your metabolism with a unique scoring system. Identify ultra-processed foods and gain insights into nutritional quality to make healthier eating choices.

✓Metabolic food scoring
✓Ultra Processed Food (UPF) detection
✓Nutritional quality insights
✓Scan history tracking
✓Algorithm based on large nutrition studies
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What users say about AskZOE

Reviews of AskZOE are mostly positive: the Lifestyle app is rated 4.3/5 from 78 App Store ratings. What users like most: eye-opening and helpful app, simple and not overwhelming UI. Top complaints: database lacks many products, frustrating navigation after scan. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 💡Eye-opening and helpful app
  • 👍Simple and not overwhelming UI
  • 🚀Makes healthy food choices easy
  • 💡Provides links for further info
  • 👍Great for grocery shopping
  • 💡Helps compare similar products
  • 💡Educates on gut biodiversity
  • 💡Useful for advising food frequency
  • 👍Great tool for healthy choices
  • 💡Surprising food scores
  • 💡Easy to understand the 'why'
  • 💡Informative nutritional insights
  • 👍Quick and convenient assessment
  • 💡User-friendly and informative
  • 💡Changes perception of healthy food
  • 💡Helps make better decisions
  • 💡No calorie restrictions, focuses on health
  • 💡Suggests healthy swaps (requested)
  • 👍Keeps users on the right track
  • 💡Scanner works well
  • 💡Good start for education
  • 💡Breaks down good/bad elements
  • 💡Easy to understand and use
  • 💡Stores previous scans

Negative things

  • 🐛Database lacks many products
  • 🐛Frustrating navigation after scan
  • 🐛Scans erased unexpectedly
  • 🐛Difficulty finding basic items
  • 🐛Some product scores seem incorrect
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What's New in AskZOE

2.2.0

April 6, 2024

Bugfixes to podcast screen, minor design adjustments and performance improvements

User reviews

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Please add delete & sort

Love this app, very eye opening and helpful! Please add a delete item function and sort by high/low score/alphabet function. Thank you!
SLSad v.1.7 Lover

Needs more products in database

7 out of 10 products I try to find AskZoe information on are not in the database.

Perhaps employees could scan more Kirkland and Trader Joe’s products.

Otherwise the premise is sound and useful.
MUMurrieta User

Eye Opening!

There are so many products I buy that I thought were healthy but they are too high in salt, or ultra processed or…! I’m shocked and sad that I have to eliminate or reduce these from my pantry. But now I know how to make my way towards a stronger gut microbiome. I’ll definitely be using this app!
LLadySnickers

Frankly, love the simplicity

I’m a med student trying to make good food choices even when busy. Love that the UI isn’t overwhelming with information. Simple and good-looking app. Good links are provided after some scans for further info if one wants to read further
J(Jakoby (Jack-koh-bee)

JUST DO IT! Go On! ASK ZOE

There is truth in the scan! Love being able to confirm that my choices are healthy!! And when you scan that occasional splurge and see that it isn’t worth it😢Thanks Zoe!
TTdu64
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

All scans erased

Bug

Extremely difficult to navigate scanning page

Bug

No back button or intuitive directions after scan

Bug

One result didn't make sense (Trader Joe's roasted red peppers)

Bug

Products not found (e.g., Diet Coke)

Bug
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Requested Features

11 requests

Add delete item function

Feature

Sort by high/low score/alphabet

Feature

More products in database (Kirkland, Trader Joe's)

Feature

US flavor option

Feature

Ability to delete scans

Feature

Sort scans by keyword, alphabetical, and score

Feature

Website access for database search

Feature

Suggest better alternatives for low-scoring foods

Feature

More specific information on rating scales

Feature

More vegan products

Feature

Add healthy swaps

Feature

FAQ

What is the AskZOE Score?

The AskZOE Score is based on an algorithm derived from extensive Predict Studies, the largest nutrition studies in the world. It scores foods on whether they will be metabolically helpful or challenging, aiding in informed food choices.

How does AskZOE detect Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs)?

AskZOE easily identifies Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) by analyzing their content, particularly high levels of freely available fats and sugars, which are known contributors to poor metabolic responses.

Can I see my past food scans in AskZOE?

Yes, AskZOE features a Scan History that allows you to review your past scans. This helps you observe patterns in your eating habits and make more informed choices moving forward.

What kind of nutritional insights does AskZOE provide?

AskZOE provides insights into the quality of fats and sugars in your food. It also explains how food matrices impact nutrient absorption and overall health.

What devices is AskZOE compatible with?

AskZOE is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for users who want to improve their metabolic health through food choices.

How often is AskZOE updated?

AskZOE was last updated on April 6, 2024, with version 2.2.0. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and user experience.

What is the age rating for AskZOE?

AskZOE has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in understanding their food choices and metabolic health.

Does AskZOE have ads?

No, AskZOE does not contain advertisements. It is a free application focused on providing users with nutritional insights without interruptions.