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Bobby Approved - Food Scanner

Bobby Approved - Food Scanner

Scan labels, find healthy food

155K ratings
778 reviews
#91 in free Food & Drink
💪 Health & Fitness
🍔 Food & Drink
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 22, 2021
  • April 10, 2026

Developer

BA Global Holdings, LLC
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Instantly assess the healthiness of food products by scanning barcodes. This app highlights harmful ingredients and provides explanations for their potential health impacts, helping you make informed grocery shopping decisions.

✓Scan food barcodes for approval status
✓Identify and learn about harmful ingredients
✓Discover healthy product alternatives
✓Browse products by store
✓Explore a database of over 100 flagged ingredients
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Bobby Approved. Based on 155K reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Food & Drink app.

Positive things

  • 👍User-friendly interface
  • 🚀Convenient barcode scanning
  • 💡Helpful product recommendations
  • 🙌Raises health awareness
  • 🤝Connects with Bobby's values

Negative things

  • 🐛Inconsistent product approvals
  • 🤔Lack of explanation for non-approved items
  • 📦Limited product coverage, especially for Canadian items
  • 🔍Ineffective search function
  • 💰Concerns about promoting sponsored products
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What's New in Bobby Approved

1.0.44

April 10, 2026

Performance improvements

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The app has maintained its position at 91 recently.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

User reviews

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Awesome app

Such a great app, I love it! I can feel confident that I’m getting the real healthy choice when I shop!
youmakemegoyoumakemego

Learning a lot!

I’ve been learning to eat clean ingredients and non chemical products 👍🏼
Bird1825Bird1825

Amazing App

I down loaded this app yesterday at the store. Boy…did it open my eyes. Many of the items in my buggy was out back. I leaned as well what some of the ingredients meant.

I am on new journey that I will it buy anything if the app does approve.

Thank you Bobby for all the hard work.
Gail KEGail KE

Not a great app

I like Bobby’s videos and reasoning behind why some foods are not good vs others; this app needs a lot of work, it’s not intuitive as to why, explanations are vaguely same. Search is impossible, half of the time images don’t load.
Marybeth19Marybeth19

Amazing app!

The BobbyApproved app is like having “Bobby in your pocket” while grocery shopping! I rely on this app consistently to help me make the best choices to feed myself and my family! Awesome Toole!
Trice Avid Instacart UserTrice Avid Instacart User
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Repeated product listings with conflicting approval status

Bug

Inability to scan certain products

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Requested Features

5 requests

Provide reasons for non-approved products

Feature

Add ability to create shopping lists

Feature

Improve search functionality

Feature

Expand product coverage, especially for international users

Feature

Include more details on product preparation and recipes

Feature

FAQ

What does the Bobby Approved app do?

The Bobby Approved app allows you to scan food barcodes to instantly determine if a product is considered healthy or not. It highlights potentially harmful ingredients and provides explanations for their health impacts, empowering you to make better purchasing decisions at the grocery store.

How does the app identify harmful ingredients?

The app has a database of over 100 ingredients that have been flagged as potentially harmful, based on scientific studies. These include items like artificial flavors, fake sugars, food dyes, chemical additives, and inflammatory seed oils. When you scan a product, these flagged ingredients are highlighted in red.

Is the Bobby Approved app free to use?

Yes, the Bobby Approved app is completely free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing users to access its full functionality without any cost.

What if a product is not Bobby Approved?

If a scanned product is not Bobby Approved, the app will provide you with healthy alternatives. This feature helps you discover better options for your dietary needs and preferences directly within the app, making your grocery shopping experience more efficient.

Can I search for specific ingredients or products?

Yes, the app allows you to search for specific products or ingredients directly. You can also browse products by store, which can be helpful if you are looking for approved items at your preferred grocery retailer.