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Bobby Approved - Food Scanner

Bobby Approved - Food Scanner

Scan labels, find healthy food

162K ratings
855 reviews
#118 in free Food & Drink
💪 Health & Fitness
🍔 Food & Drink
Free

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Released
June 22, 2021
Updated
September 25, 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 about Bobby Approved

Reviews of Bobby Approved are mostly positive: the Food & Drink app is rated 4.9/5 from 162K App Store ratings. What users like most: user-friendly interface, convenient barcode scanning. Top complaints: inconsistent product approvals, lack of explanation for non-approved items. Summarized from real user reviews.

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

1.3.9

September 25, 2026

Scanner improvements

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Last updated on October 16, 2026.

User reviews

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Great app!!

Love it !!!
Etelita71Etelita71

Love It !!!!

I love this app! I love how easy it is to see what these hard to pronounce ingredients are.
Diabetes for realDiabetes for real

Love the app but….

I would love to know where to get the Bobby Approved items because it does not show…. I.E. Organic yellow corn meal by GOYA …. Where can I find it?? Change that and I’ll give it definitely 5 stars
Rach 6987Rach 6987

Double take

Love the app. I swear by it, won’t shop any new products unless I run by the app first. However, the part that BUGS me the most is that you can look up an item , product or ever and it will tell you that it is approved and not approved at the same time. It is very uneasy especially if you really need the guidance and are desperate to find an item that will suit your needs.
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Bronco CBronco C

Love it

Fun to learn something learn it. And thanks to my friend Cindy.
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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.