# Blume: Food & Cosmetic Scanner — AI Ingredient Allergy Checker

> AI-powered scanner for food and cosmetic ingredients with health and safety scores. (iPhone/iPad app by Ashok Pokharel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blume-food-and-cosmetic-scanner/id6757826309 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ashok Pokharel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869164799)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Shopping
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 72 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.2 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Mexican Spanish
- Released: 2026-01-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blume-food-and-cosmetic-scanner/id6757826309/reviews.md

## What is Blume?

Know what's really in your food and skincare.

Blume scans any product, food, supplements, or beauty and breaks down every ingredient in plain English. Powered by AI, it gives you clear health scores so you can shop with confidence.

SCAN ANY PRODUCT IN SECONDS

Point your camera at a barcode or photograph any ingredient label. No barcode needed. 
Blume's AI reads ingredient lists directly from the package.

- Health scores (0-100) for every product
- Every ingredient rated and explained in plain English
- Additive warnings, food dye alerts, and allergen flags
- NutriScore (A-E) and NOVA ultra-processing classification
- Personalized to your dietary needs and allergies

FOOD AND BEAUTY IN ONE APP

Blume is one of the few apps that scans both groceries and skincare products.

Food scanning reveals health scores, ingredient risks, nutrition analysis, and healthier alternatives.

Beauty scanning adds Safety, Sustainability, and Transparency scores, plus vegan and cruelty-free verification, hazard flags, and certification checks.

BUILT FOR YOUR DIET

Set your preferences once. Vegan, keto, gluten-free, low-sodium, seed-oil-free, or custom allergen lists and every scan is personalized to you. Blume flags the ingredients YOU care about on every scan.

8 MILLION+ PRODUCTS AND COUNTING

From global brands to local favourites, our database covers what you actually buy. Products not in our database? Just photograph the ingredient label. Every time you scan using our app everyone else’s data gets updated simultaneously.

100% INDEPENDENT

No ads. No brand sponsorships. No paid placements. Blume is funded by its members, so our only job is helping you make informed choices. Every score is science-backed and updated regularly.

PREMIUM REQUIRED - FREE TRIAL AVAILABLE

Unlock unlimited scans, full ingredient breakdowns, scan history with bookmarks, and complete analysis with a free trial of Blume Pro.

Start making smarter choices today.

Privacy Policy: https://getblume.app/privacy
Terms of Use: https://getblume.app/terms
EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Scan food and cosmetic products
- AI-powered ingredient breakdown
- Plain English ingredient explanations
- Health and safety scores
- Personalized dietary and allergy settings
- Vegan and cruelty-free verification

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grocery Scan Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Grocery Scan Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Food Scan Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Grocery Scan Pro Yearly Discount | $19.99 | per year |
| Blume Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Blume Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Blume Pro Yearly Discount | $19.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blume-food-and-cosmetic-scanner/id6757826309/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2026-05-01*

This app is honestly so helpful. It’s easy to use and looks great. I love that I can check food drinks household products and personal care items all in one place. Really glad I found it

### 5/5 — I love the clarity😍

*2026-02-08*

I was very confused about which eggs to choose. This app provided me with everything I needed to know about allergies, research. I love the AI summaries as well.

## Frequently asked questions about Blume

### Does Blume have ads?

Blume is 100% independent and does not feature any advertisements. The app is funded by its members, ensuring an ad-free experience focused on providing unbiased information.

### What is the pricing for Blume Pro?

Blume Pro is available through a free trial, after which a subscription is required to unlock unlimited scans, full ingredient breakdowns, scan history, and complete analysis. Specific pricing details for the subscription tiers are available within the app.

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

Blume's AI powers its ingredient analysis, providing clear health scores and explanations in plain English. The scores are science-backed and updated regularly, with a database of over 8 million products.

### Can Blume scan products without a barcode?

Yes, Blume can scan products without a barcode. You can photograph any ingredient label, and the app's AI will read the ingredient list directly from the package.

### What dietary needs can Blume be personalized to?

Blume can be personalized to a wide range of dietary needs, including vegan, keto, gluten-free, low-sodium, seed-oil-free, and custom allergen lists. It flags ingredients that are important to your specific preferences.

### What platforms is Blume available on?

Currently, Blume is available on iPhone. The app is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Blume updated?

The latest version of Blume is 1.1.2, and it was last updated on May 17, 2026. Updates ensure the app's database and features are kept current.

### What age rating does Blume have?

Blume has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.7 — 2026-06-04

- Share food score in social media
- Siri support for product lookup
- Action button support for quick scan
- Better Apple Spotlight Integration
- Barcode scanner works more reliably.

- Blume now scans beauty and skincare products get Safety, Sustainability, and Transparency scores
- AI-powered label scanning: photograph any ingredient list, no barcode needed
- Personalized allergen and additive flags based on your diet preferences

### 1.1.6 — 2026-06-02

- Share food score in social media
- Siri support for product lookup
- Action button support for quick scan
- Better Apple Spotlight Integration
- Barcode scanner works more reliably.

- Blume now scans beauty and skincare products get Safety, Sustainability, and Transparency scores
- AI-powered label scanning: photograph any ingredient list, no barcode needed
- Personalized allergen and additive flags based on your diet preferences

### 1.1.5 — 2026-05-31

- Personalized results if you’re pre-conception, pregnant or breastfeeding.

- Siri support for product lookup
- Action button support for quick scan
- Better Apple Spotlight Integration
- Barcode scanner works more reliably.

- Blume now scans beauty and skincare products get Safety, Sustainability, and Transparency scores
- AI-powered label scanning: photograph any ingredient list, no barcode needed
- Personalized allergen and additive flags based on your diet preferences

### 1.1.4 — 2026-05-28

- Personalized results if you’re pre-conception, pregnant or breastfeeding.

- Siri support for product lookup
- Action button support for quick scan
- Better Apple Spotlight Integration
- Barcode scanner works more reliably.

- Blume now scans beauty and skincare products get Safety, Sustainability, and Transparency scores
- AI-powered label scanning: photograph any ingredient list, no barcode needed
- Personalized allergen and additive flags based on your diet preferences

### 1.1.3 — 2026-05-27

- Personalized results if you’re pre-conception, pregnant or breastfeeding.

- Siri support for product lookup
- Action button support for quick scan
- Better Apple Spotlight Integration
- Barcode scanner works more reliably.

- Blume now scans beauty and skincare products get Safety, Sustainability, and Transparency scores
- AI-powered label scanning: photograph any ingredient list, no barcode needed
- Personalized allergen and additive flags based on your diet preferences

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All apps by Ashok Pokharel: https://appshunter.io/developer/1869164799

## Related topics

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