# Chemical Maze - Shopping Companion — user reviews > 58 indexed App Store user reviews of Chemical Maze by The Chemical Maze Pty Ltd, rated 3.60/5 from 5 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chemical-maze-shopping-companion/id363470500/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chemical-maze-shopping-companion/id363470500.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 1 ## Newest reviews (14 of 58) ### 4/5 — Awesome App. Use it everyday . *2025-03-31, version 3.0* It’s great App. But needs an update . There is more chemicals and more research I feel is missing . Please update ### 3/5 — Update well overdue *2024-03-05, version 3.0* Good info but not up to date ### 2/5 — Some good info but some misinformation as well *2023-10-19, version 3.0* At first, I was very excited to find this app! But then I noticed that while it does have some good information which is why I got two stars instead of one, there are a lot of ingredients that aren’t in the database. There are also some ingredients that are labeled as safe when they are not such as sunflower Lecithin. What’s worse when I emailed them to let them know, they ignored me. Not only is that a horrible customer interface and shameful but there are people eating that it’s hidden in foods and it’s contributing to inflammation an oxidation within the body and I bet people don’t know why they aren’t feeling well. Generally, speaking seed oils are not good for you in any form. Sunflower Lecithin, soy lecithin, safflower lecithin… and more…. are part of the reason America is so sick. I don’t care what the criminal agencies say about it they lie about everything else. Of course they’re going to lie about it being safe. Do your own research. And unfortunately, we can’t even trust like this. ### 4/5 — Please update *2021-02-06, version 3.0* Please update the app ### 4/5 — Handy while shopping *2020-01-16, version 3.0* Have used the book for years, fantastic info to make informed choices for food and beauty/skincare products . I would love a search feature that finds the next best fit for the complicated ingredient you’re trying to spell correctly....!!! ### 2/5 — Update needed *2019-09-20, version 3.0* It’s been 4 yrs since an updated There are things I’m searching for that are on labels that aren’t in the app Love this app and use it all the time but we are long overdue for an upgrade ### 4/5 — Great App! *2019-02-14, version 3.0* Awesome app to reference regarding the sort of side effects you’ll have or not have by consuming or applying food or products that contain various preservatives and/or chemicals. One thing this app needs is a current update. 👍🏼😊 ### 4/5 — The Chemical Maze *2018-12-27, version 3.0* This is a fabulous app -however an update is long overdue as the number of chemicals we are now finding in products continues to grow at an alarming rate & some companies just change the name slightly to hide nasty chemicals that might be in their products ### 2/5 — Probably great for really common stuff *2017-09-08, version 3.0* But I bought this because I thought it would help me navigate the range of chemicals found in exercise and workout supplements, and there is no information on even really common ingredients of those- even though they're for consumption ### 1/5 — App not working with IOS 8.0.2 *2014-10-06, version 5* I have just paid $8.99 for this app only to find it does not work with IOS 8.0.2!? Can app support please advise when an update will be available? ### 4/5 — Great info at your finger tips *2014-09-11, version 5* Great and informative but please keep updating. ### 3/5 — How about an update *2014-03-13, version 5* Guys this app is great. But it needs some updating to the later ios formats ### 3/5 — Good but needs updates!! *2013-04-15, version 5* Overall this is a really good app! It is very informative and covers most additives/chemicals found in foods and cosmetics and tells you about them. There were a few I tried to look up and couldn't find. However, It's a bit pricy! I didn't realize it initially, but the app hasn't been updated since 2010!? Come on developers!!! It also hasn't been optimized for retina displays so the visual quality is poorer than most. However, the app is easy to navigate and has a nice interface. For the price though, it NEEDS some updates!! ### 1/5 — Ok *2013-02-08, version 5* Handy app to have, but the free version shows a barcode scanner which was the only reason I thought it could be worth paying over $7 for. Only to find the paid one does not have this feature (even though the camera page states otherwise) so pretty much a waste of money for me... ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — I did not order this *2018-11-20, version 3.0* This is outrageous, I did not order this . Obviously a scam to take people’s money I am charged for something I don’t use why??? ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2015-04-15, version 5* Not working on iOS 8. Either update or refund. ### 1/5 — Oh cummon!!! *2015-01-26, version 5* Heard how good this app is so bought it. Feel screwed Abbott is taking enough of our money, not you too? Cummon refund or fix!! Please!!! One star coz none isn't available :( ### 1/5 — NOT WORKING *2015-01-07, version 5* I downloaded this app and it is not working on my phone!! ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2015-01-05, version 5* I have iOS 8, and this app doesn't work at all. Hoping an upgrade comes through soon or there's a way to get a refund. ### 1/5 — Doesn't work on iOS8.... *2014-12-31, version 5* Help! The most expensive app I have ever purchased to find it doesn't work. Useless ### 1/5 — 1/2 Star *2014-12-22, version 5* Great idea, won't even open on iPhone :-( Reinstalled 3 times Asking for refund There are other, more recent apps ### 1/5 — User Unknown *2014-11-09, version 5* Not working. ### 1/5 — Very buggy *2014-11-06, version 5* Very buggy. Can't navigate effectively as it keeps freezing! Don't waste your money. ### 1/5 — Katie *2014-10-30, version 5* Downloaded this app & it won't work on my iPad iOS 8, please fix ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Worth it’s weight in gold *2025-07-09, version 3.0* If you want to live a healthier life without niggling health issues then this app is going to be your best friend. I don’t normally pay for apps but this is the best money I’ve ever spent on a health/food related app. I’ve had it for many years now and It has helped me and my family live a healthier lifestyle. Can’t recommend it highly enough! ### 5/5 — A must have app! *2022-05-18, version 3.0* Thank you for creating this handy app, so good! ### 5/5 — Love the update- can't live without the app *2015-07-15, version 3.0* Thanks Chemical Maze. We use this app daily and love the added search functions on this version. We love sharing you with people at our expos and seeing their face when they realise how easy this app is to use...which means it is not that hard to work out what toxic products they DON'T put in their shopping trolley ### 5/5 — Awesome app with indepensible info *2015-07-09, version 3.0* Just downloaded the update & it's very impressive, the search function is great. Thanks for a job really well done. Cool stuff! The book is awesome and now I have easy access to the info wherever I go. No more having to return products with dodgy ingredients. Thanks guys! ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2015-05-31, version 3.0* I've been using Chemical Maze for years to identify chemical additives that may trigger migraines. ### 5/5 — Essential app for health *2013-05-26, version 5* I love this app. It makes is easy to quickly determine whether to buy something or not. A quick check shows what the numbers stand for, and their potential consequences. Essential. ### 5/5 — Worthwhile having. *2012-12-28, version 5* I have had this app for ages. It's not one I use every day but its so handy for when you are shopping & checking out new products. This app will stay on my phone forever. Great tool to try & educate friends/families on the downside of "convenience" foods & the affects the "colours & numbers" have on us & our kids. ### 5/5 — The best! *2012-08-22, version 5* I've downloaded the paid version for the top three most popular similar apps and after playing with them for the last couple of weeks I can advise that this one is the best there is and worth every cent!!! ### 5/5 — Cookie *2012-07-05, version 5* Love this app for my iPhone as it is always with me. Fantastic!! ### 5/5 — I use to carry the book everywhere *2012-06-05, version 5* Thank you, it's perfect for the same reasons everyone else writes, I have been an advocate of this book since you bought it out, great to see its now an app. --- *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 2026-08-26.*