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Bobby Approved - Food Scanner

Bobby Approved - Food Scanner

Scan labels, find healthy food

162K ratings
849 reviews
#116 in free Food & Drink
💪 Health & Fitness
🍔 Food & Drink
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 22, 2021
  • 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

Summarized from real user reviews of Bobby Approved. Based on 162K 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

1.3.9

September 25, 2026

Scanner improvements

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This app dropped -6 positions in Food & Drink chart.

Last updated on October 9, 2026.

User reviews

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🙏 Thnks cut❤️

Gracias por educarnos y por cuidar la salud de nosotros todos. 🙏 por cuidar la creacion de Dios.
Glow by youGlow by you

nutrition awareness

im so happy for this app 🤩 i don’t leave home with out it when im going for my food shopping ….Thank you Bobby👍🏽
a WAW FOLLOWERa WAW FOLLOWER

Cosco’s videos & scanner

I have enjoyed your Bobby approved food scanner and your Costco videos.
Donna1936Donna1936

Verify Food Quality with a quick scan

Great tool for identifying the healthiest choices you can make. Compare different brands while you’re shopping and know which is the healthiest.
GuitarCfGuitarCf

Love it, with one inconsistency

Bobby is my daily go-to and honestly my right hand in the grocery store. It makes label checking so much faster and helps me shop with confidence.

One thing I've noticed: when I search for a product by name, it sometimes shows as approved, but when I scan the same product's barcode, I get a different result, like under review or not approved. Since I rely on these results while shopping, consistent answers between search and scan would make the app even better.
Overall, a great tool that I'd recommend. Fixing that mismatch would make it a 5-star experience for me!
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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.