# Boycat: Ethical Shopping — user reviews > 359 indexed App Store user reviews of Boycat by Boycat LLC, rated 4.70/5 from 692 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boycat-ethical-shopping/id6474510742/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boycat-ethical-shopping/id6474510742.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 617 · 4★ 15 · 3★ 18 · 2★ 10 · 1★ 32 ## What do users think of Boycat? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Barcode scanner works great - 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface - 🍉 Supports ethical shopping and boycotting - 🙌 Helps make informed purchasing decisions - 🤝 Collaborative community effort **Cons** - 🐛 Scanning feature can be buggy or inconsistent - 🔍 Limited product database, missing some brands - 🤔 Accuracy concerns with some product listings - 🔍 Filters and navigation could be improved - 🔒 Privacy policy raises some concerns **Commonly reported bugs** - Signup process issues (e.g., confirmation email not working) - Crashes or freezes when scanning certain products - Search function not always accurate or up-to-date **Most requested features** - Offline barcode scanning capability - More comprehensive product database - Ability to save and manage personal boycott lists - Integration with other ethical shopping apps - Expansion to more regions and countries ## Newest reviews (15 of 359) ### 3/5 — ui/ux bloat *2026-07-06, version 3.2.0* fantastic initiative that I have found extremely useful. but unfortunately the app keeps getting more bloated and difficult to use. I would suggest the landing page be reverted to a simple search/scan for a brand, and a response on whether or not it is boycott for Palestine. all the other functionality should be at least one or two clicks away. thanks for all your efforts on the app ### 4/5 — STOP AI *2026-06-29, version 3.2.0* We need an anti ai campaign -open ai, chat gpt, everything ### 4/5 — Make it easier to search *2026-06-20, version 3.2.0* It now takes multiple taps to search for a company in a campaign. Please make a widget or a shortcut in the app so it takes less time to search if a company is on a boycott ### 3/5 — searching up products *2026-06-20, version 3.2.0* it’s a very promising app with decent features. hopefully one day we can search the item instead of using the bar code. ### 4/5 — Pretty good! *2026-05-10, version 3.1.4* I have had this app for a week or too, and it’s great! It tells you what products are ethical on so many levels. I do wish that there was more campaigns, but i know those are probably in the works. ### 4/5 — Handy, has an issue *2026-04-17, version 3.1.4* It is helpful and accurate in scans, however I attempted to update information, with all fields filled (the brand and reasoning), and received a “please fill all required fields” ### 4/5 — Easy to use. *2026-03-22, version 3.1.2* I love how simple it is when it comes to submitting a product and scanning a barcode to get the result I need to either continue buying or boycott the product. It still has some glitches and bugs here and there but I hope it’ll improve and get better in the future. 🇵🇸🇨🇩🇸🇩 ### 3/5 — Lots of bugs *2026-03-18, version 3.1.2* I scanned soy milk and the app told me it was a baby monitor. I attempted to flag the scan as incorrect, but trying to submit the report with all fields filled out would not submit because allegedly not all fields were filled out. Sometimes it gets stuck scanning and I have to close and reopen the app. Many things are unknown even when they are popular brands. It needs some work for sure. ### 5/5 — Amazing work *2026-03-09, version 3.1.2* Extremely helpful. With that added a dark mode ### 5/5 — Amazing app - use it every day *2026-03-02, version 3.1.1* Wonderful app that allows me to make ethical choices when shopping. It’s quick and easy to use. Love the app - feels like an easy way to make a difference. ### 5/5 — Campaigns *2026-02-23, version 3.0.3* Not sure why, but I no longer see the option to align with campaigns. Awesome app, helps me feel empowered. Keep up the good work! ### 2/5 — Ethicality of user data handling *2026-02-10, version 3.0.3* I was really excited to use this, but I skimmed the privacy policy and uninstalled. I have no faith in the claim to be ethical when you store and identifiable user data that you might hand over to governmental authorities. I am no legal expert, but to me digital privacy matters because it affects people who oppose their government. They keep tabs on radical media reporters, for example. ### 5/5 — Great App! *2026-01-30, version 3.0.3* Really good app! Can you add multi language support? ### 5/5 — Amazing *2025-12-01, version 3.0.1* Very user friendly and easy to scan and follow up to stay away from genocidal supporters ### 5/5 — Hi *2025-11-29, version 3.0.1* This is the best app ever👍❤️❤️❤️ ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Unethical Shopping App *2026-07-23, version 3.5.0* This app is heavily skewed in support of actual terrorism. Shame on the creators and their push towards Islam. ### 1/5 — Bad app *2026-07-01, version 3.2.0* It’s just for someone peddling hate against groups they don’t like. ### 1/5 — Had great potential now bloated *2026-06-14, version 3.2.0* Love the cause and idea. But it’s now far too much bloat. The basic and primary functionality should have remained the same. Now it’s overloaded with “features” and information that keep you away from the main reason you use it. Consider a new UX design. I can try and help. ### 1/5 — Errors *2026-05-20, version 3.1.4* Not accurate ### 1/5 — neoliberal garbage using Palestine for it’s own benefit *2026-04-28, version 3.1.4* I see there’s a “Uyghur” campaign coming soon which is a telltale sign this is Western liberal garbage ### 1/5 — This is not legit - non functional + no customer support *2025-09-16, version 3.0.0* Paid $ for premium VPN that doesnt work. No one will respond to me. You cant even connect to an agent or send an email ### 1/5 — Leider nicht wirklich brauchbar *2025-08-29, version 3.0.0* Diese App ist in Deutschland leider nicht wirklich brauchbar. Sie erkennt zwar einige Produkte und Hersteller am QR-Code, aber viele hier in Deutschland auch nicht. Des Weiteren werden auch keine Zulieferer beziehungsweise die Lieferkette nicht berücksichtigt. Es gelten dann die Hersteller zwar als unauffällig, aber die Zulieferer können teils sehr problematisch sein. ### 1/5 — Avis *2025-08-16, version 2.2.5* Je mets une étoile pour attirer l’attention, il existe déjà une App NoThanks fondée par des activistes et qui fait un super travail, pourquoi cet effort ne serait pas ajouté et complementer la structure qui existe deja, et je ne sais pas prq BDS a choisi cette app comme partenaire officielle au lieu de no thanks. ### 1/5 — Unreliable *2025-08-12, version 2.2.5* Downloaded this and thought, great, I’ll be doing my bit. Scanned every single item before putting it into my basket, only to discover that it gave the green light on Festival Essential’s face & body wipes from Home Bargains. On actually reading where they’re made , the packaging clearly states made in Israel. Plus, it ok’d Fairy Washing Up Liquid which is a P&G product. Can anyone explain?? App deleted, sorry! ### 1/5 — This app is a joke. *2025-07-31, version 2.2.5* It’s straight up -boycott all things USA. Such a bummer. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great app! *2026-08-25, version 3.5.0* Great and convenient app to use when shopping. Very few bugs. More products added daily. Easy to use. ### 5/5 — Can’t live ethically without it *2026-08-07, version 3.5.0* I don’t want anything I buy to harm another person. That’s why I love this app. It helps turn my values into action - so I know my purchase do not fuel human rights abuses. Thank you for making me make life better for my fellow citizens. ### 5/5 — Excellent App easy to use *2026-08-02, version 3.5.0* I love this app it's so easy to use and very helpful if you want to know exactly where your shopping comes from. It's particularly useful for supermarket 'own brands' which obscure their origin. Can't recommend it enough! 5* ### 5/5 — Love it *2026-06-24, version 3.2.0* I love this app. It helps me keep my money away from you-know-who (genocide). ### 5/5 — Highly recommended *2026-06-07, version 3.2.0* I really enjoy the user interface of this app. It is easy to use and has lots of helpful features! More than a scanning/informational app. ### 5/5 — Bobcat *2026-05-05, version 3.1.4* It tells me what is boycott it’s like very cool because I can’t eat stuff that’s called boycat ### 5/5 — Wonderful App For Ethical Shopping *2026-04-15, version 3.1.4* Historically, boycotts of have always been the driving force for change. This app helps everyday citizens make ethical decisions and contribute to the cause. Thanks boycat. ### 5/5 — I like the app but search quit working *2026-04-11, version 3.1.3* The search function quit working. It comes back with unexpected error. Not sure why. ### 5/5 — This app makes me a better person *2026-03-14, version 3.1.2* Every choice matters ### 5/5 — Love it *2026-03-13, version 3.1.2* So easy to use I love it --- *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 2026-09-03.*