# BioBrief - Food Scanner — Scan labels & eat healthier

> Scan food labels and barcodes for ingredient analysis, health alerts, and recipe generation. (iPhone/iPad app by Dinu Stefan Rusu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biobrief-food-scanner/id6503191411 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dinu Stefan Rusu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697162965)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 197 MB
- Languages: American English, Romanian
- Released: 2024-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biobrief-food-scanner/id6503191411/reviews.md

## What is BioBrief?

Transform Your Shopping into a Health Journey! Scan, Analyze & Choose Smarter with Food Scanner.

Take control of your health with Food Scanner: your all-in-one tool to make informed, healthier food choices with just a scan! Instantly analyze product ingredients and understand their impact on your well-being. Whether you’re tracking allergens, looking for healthy recipes, or managing your nutrition, Food Scanner is here to guide you every step of the way.

Instant Ingredient Scanning
No more guessing what's in your food! Effortlessly scan product ingredients with our advanced scanning modes:

- Label Scanner for in-depth analysis
- Barcode Scanning for quick identification
- Gallery Image Scanning for images from your phone
- Nutritional Table Scanner for accurate breakdowns

Multi-Language Support
Wherever you are in the world, Food Scanner has you covered! Detect and analyze ingredients in multiple languages, regardless of your app’s language setting.

Health & Safety Alerts
Stay safe and healthy with:

- Allergen Tracking: Scan and detect potential allergens
- Ingredient Health Analysis: Know the impact of what you eat

Recipe Magic: Scan to Create
Take your healthy eating to the next level!

- Create Custom Recipes: Mix and match ingredients
- Discover Healthy Recipes: Explore our growing recipe database
- Generate Recipes from Photos: Snap a picture of your fridge or pantry and let the app suggest delicious, healthy meals
- Find Homemade Alternatives: Switch up your ingredients for healthier options

Powerful User Tools
Get more out of your food experience with:

- Shopping List Functionality: Plan ahead with ease
- Calorie Calculator: Stay on track with your daily intake

Download Food Scanner Today!
Unlock the power of informed food choices and start your journey to a healthier lifestyle. Food Scanner is the ultimate app for ingredient scanning, recipe creation, and nutrition tracking.

Terms and conditions:  https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Instant ingredient scanning (label, barcode, image)
- Allergen tracking and health alerts
- Custom recipe creation
- Healthy recipe discovery
- Calorie calculator
- Shopping list functionality
- Multi-language support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| No ads | $0.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/biobrief-food-scanner/id6503191411/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best app

*2026-04-21, version 4.14.32*

Easy to scan and get informed

### 5/5 — Aplicație excelentă

*2026-04-10, version 4.14.32*

Este foarte utilă

### 1/5 — Nu-i OK

*2025-06-30, version 4.4.8*

Nici nu apuc să verific dacă e OK , gata Trebe plătit !

### 2/5 — Disappointed after last update

*2025-03-30, version 3.8.1*

the rating algorithm has changed after the last update.  Items clearly unsafe/unhealty are now rated 10. I’ve also checked my scan history and there’s a few items that were rated 2 and are now a 7/8.  Not trustworthy anymore

### 4/5 — Dupa ultimul update nu mai merge scanarea clasica

*2025-03-22, version 3.8.1*

Lua-v-as aplicatia si echipa in pl

### 1/5 — Plata

*2025-03-17, version 3.7.5*

Nu inteleg de ce mi a luat 14 lei pt abonament si dupa zice ca nu am un abonament. This is not fair!

### 5/5 — Baza de date incompletă

*2025-02-08, version 3.5.10*

Când scanez codul de bare al unui produs, nu identifică imediat produsul și îmi apare un mesaj că produsul nu se găsește în baza de date.

### 5/5 — A must-have!

*2025-01-27, version 3.4.1*

Incredibly easy to use, very informative!

### 1/5 — Predatory monetization practices

*2025-01-20, version 3.3.6*

The scan feature works on a credit system - meaning that each time you scan, it costs you one credit. 
How do you earn credits - you must watch ads and LOTS of them. 5 ads for one credit! 
That means if you are shopping and you run out of credits, you'll have to stand there and wait for the ads to roll, in order to scan JUST one more item.
Or you can pay a convenient subscription that unlocks all the app feature.
That is perfectly fine and ask for people to join the premium plan, but the free model is disgusting and predatory. The app becomes useless in a real life environment, when you have to scan multiple of 5 (that's the amount of credits you start with) items while shopping, if you don't pay for the premium.
@Devs - look at what INCI Beauty does with their app and be better and try to actually do some good.
Don’t disguise your greed with an actually very good idea!

### 5/5 — Recomand

*2025-01-14, version 3.3.0*

Cea mai buna aplicatie de genul asta

## Frequently asked questions about BioBrief

### What is BioBrief's primary function?

BioBrief's primary function is to allow users to scan food products using their camera or barcode to instantly analyze ingredients, identify allergens, and understand nutritional content. It also helps in discovering healthy recipes and managing calorie intake.

### Does BioBrief have ads?

Yes, BioBrief contains advertisements. Users can remove ads by subscribing to the 'No ads' plan for $0.99 per month.

### What are the subscription options for BioBrief?

BioBrief offers a 'Premium' subscription for $3.99 per month or $89.99 per year, both including a 7-day free trial. There is also a 'No ads' option for $0.99 per month.

### Can BioBrief detect allergens?

Yes, BioBrief offers allergen tracking. Users can scan products to detect potential allergens, helping them make safer food choices.

### How accurate is BioBrief's ingredient analysis?

BioBrief utilizes advanced scanning modes, including nutritional table scanning, for accurate breakdowns. The app aims to provide in-depth analysis of product ingredients and their impact on well-being.

### What devices is BioBrief compatible with?

BioBrief is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is BioBrief updated?

The latest version of BioBrief is 4.15.3, last updated on May 17, 2026. While this indicates a recent update, the frequency of future updates is not specified.

### Can BioBrief help with meal planning?

Yes, BioBrief can assist with meal planning by allowing users to create custom recipes, discover healthy recipes, and generate meal ideas from photos of their fridge or pantry.

## Version history (last 5 of 5)

### 4.31.13 — 2026-08-19

Bugfixes and performance improvements. We are always working to improve our apps and would like to thank you for using them.

### 4.31.7 — 2026-08-12

Bugfixes and performance improvements. We are always working to improve our apps and would like to thank you for using them.

### 4.31.0 — 2026-08-10

Bugfixes and performance improvements. We are always working to improve our apps and would like to thank you for using them.

### 4.30.0 — 2026-08-07

Bugfixes and performance improvements. We are always working to improve our apps and would like to thank you for using them.

### 4.29.5 — 2026-08-04

Bugfixes and performance improvements. We are always working to improve our apps and would like to thank you for using them.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-23.*