# CarbScanner: AI Carb Counter — Glycemic Index & Food Tracker

> Photo-based carb counting and glycemic index estimation app. (iPhone/iPad app by Mark Meijhuis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carbscanner-ai-carb-counter/id6744581474 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mark Meijhuis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808288516)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 43 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-08-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carbscanner-ai-carb-counter/id6744581474/reviews.md

## What is CarbScanner?

CarbScanner helps you count carbs and gain insight into the nutritional composition of your food and drinks in a fast and easy way. By simply taking a photo, you receive an estimated carbohydrate count, view the glycemic index and see how different foods influence carb absorption.

Key Features
- Super simple to use carb manager
- Snap a picture anywhere to get instant carb counting and nutritional breakdown
- Scan barcodes on packaged foods and drinks for instant nutrition info
- CarbScanner uses AI image analysis to estimate carbohydrates, no manual searching or calculations required
- View glycemic index information for foods and drinks
- Adjust portion sizes to match what's on your plate
- Perfect for keto and low-carb tracking

CarbScanner is provided for informational and educational purposes only. The information generated by this application should not be used as a basis for medical decisions, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified professional for medical advice. For more details, please refer to our Terms of Service.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Estimate carbohydrate count from photos
- View glycemic index information
- Instant nutritional insights
- No manual searching or calculations
- Simple and intuitive interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carbscanner-ai-carb-counter/id6744581474/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Worked great for about a week…

*2026-07-14*

Then it stopped working. Wouldn’t process uploads, couldn’t send a message through the app and website listed doesn’t seem to work. What a shame.

**Developer response:** Hi, that sounds like a bad experience. Sorry about that! A possible explanation could be that you did not have an internet connection for the period of time that you experienced the issues. Could you send an email to info@carbscanner.com with details on what happened? Then we can figure out what went wrong and make the app work for you again.

### 4/5 — Love

*2026-06-12*

Love using the app but I need options to update/change  the credit card.  Don’t see a place today in the app to do that.

### 5/5 — Great program

*2026-06-04*

If you have to count carbs, this is the bomb!!!  Indispensable for a diabetic, seems to be generally quite accurate.  Not even through free trial and it’s a definite buy.

### 5/5 — Fantastic!

*2025-11-04, version 1.0.1*

This App is great for estimating carbohydrates especially when you are eating out and can get no nutritional food information.No need for any weighing or measuring of food.
Really quick and easy. A brilliant help for any Type 1 diabetic.

### 5/5 — Great useful app

*2025-11-01*

Just what I’ve been wanting/looking for. Being a diabetic and going out to eat, it’s very useful for determining how much insulin to take as restaurant menus do not have diabetic information on them like how many Carbs are in what your about to eat.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-10-21*

I like the app that it’s able to scan meals without having to guess the carb content of the meal. It would be helpful as well to estimate the mg/dl equivalent of that scanned meal (with or without medication), if no device is being used. 
It may be difficult if no baseline is entered, but the data is crucial. Worth a shot. Thanks.

### 5/5 — Wow

*2025-09-20, version 1.0.1*

Brilliant app! Scans food instantly and gives clear, accurate nutritional info. Super easy to use and makes healthy choices so much simpler.

### 4/5 — Amazing development for patients with diabetes! 🤩

*2025-08-13*

This is a long awaited app that I have been desiring since the first IPhone came out in 2007. I help patients with diabetes and carb counting is very frustrating and difficult when you first are diagnosed. Dining out is even more challenging because menus do not always include nutritional details. Estimating serving sizes adds to the complexity. I appreciate you allowing users to change the insulin:carb ratios. I would love in future updates to adjust the times of the 3 mealtimes, adding snack times, and adding a calculation for current blood glucose and the insulin sensitivity factor.

## Frequently asked questions about CarbScanner

### How does CarbScanner estimate carb counts?

CarbScanner uses image analysis to estimate the amount of carbohydrates in your food and beverages when you take a photo. This feature aims to provide instant insights without requiring manual input.

### What is the glycemic index information provided by CarbScanner?

CarbScanner displays glycemic index information for foods and drinks. This helps users understand how different foods might influence carbohydrate absorption into the body.

### Is CarbScanner suitable for medical decisions?

No, CarbScanner is provided for informational and educational purposes only. The information generated should not be used as a basis for medical decisions, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified professional for medical advice.

### What devices does CarbScanner support?

CarbScanner is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices, as indicated by its platform compatibility.

### How often is CarbScanner updated?

The latest version of CarbScanner is 1.2.3, and it was last updated on March 24, 2026. This suggests regular updates to improve functionality and features.

### Does CarbScanner have ads?

Yes, CarbScanner contains advertisements. This is indicated by the 'hasAds' flag in its data.

### What is the age rating for CarbScanner?

CarbScanner has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the nature of health and dietary information it provides.

### What are the terms of use for CarbScanner?

The terms of use for CarbScanner can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/. Users should refer to this link for detailed information on usage and policies.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.4 — 2026-09-04

CarbScanner now supports Ukrainian.

### 1.6.3 — 2026-08-28

Improved scan accuracy in low light.

### 1.6.1 — 2026-08-08

- Scan results now available in Korean and Indonesian
- Translation and performance improvements throughout

### 1.6.0 — 2026-07-18

• Scan product barcodes for instant carb and nutrition info
• Upload photos from your gallery instead of using the camera
• Various bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.4.5 — 2026-07-09

Share your carb results with others.

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