# Cruelty Cutter

> Scan products to verify cruelty-free status and advocate for animal welfare. (iPhone/iPad app by MobileMatters.org.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruelty-cutter/id794639918 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MobileMatters.org](https://appshunter.io/developer/794639921)
- Category: Shopping, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 46 App Store ratings · 186 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-04-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruelty-cutter/id794639918/reviews.md

## What is Cruelty Cutter?

With Cruelty-Cutter, you can finally feel confident about the products you use!
Simply scan any item to get instant, reliable information about its animal testing status. Cruelty-Cutter offers one of the most current and comprehensive cruelty-free databases available.

Cruelty-Cutter is also your activism companion. After scanning a barcode, you can share the results on social media and send your praise or concern directly to the company. Brands that still test on animals will hear from consumers who expect better, while those committed to cruelty-free practices will receive well-deserved recognition.

By registering your concerns in the app, you help collect powerful data that can be presented to companies that still rely on animal testing. This shows them that the public does not want to support practices that are unnecessary, not required, and most importantly, not ethical.

Use Cruelty-Cutter to help free beagles and other animals from testing labs.

With Cruelty-Cutter, you can:
• Search your favorite brands to find out whether they are cruelty-free
• Scan product barcodes for instant cruelty-free verification
• “Bite Back” by posting on #CruelCompanies’ social media profiles
• Register your intention to boycott products from #CruelCompanies
• Connect with friends and help build a cruelty-free community
• Stay informed about animal welfare issues and learn how you can help

Cruelty-Cutter is offered by Beagle Freedom Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing beagles and other animals from testing labs and working to end animal testing through education, rescue efforts, and legislative change.

## Key features

- Scan product barcodes for instant verification
- Search brands for cruelty-free status
- Share results on social media
- Contact companies directly
- Register boycott intentions
- Join a cruelty-free community
- Stay informed on animal welfare

## What do users think of Cruelty Cutter?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick scanning
- 💡 Helpful for finding cruelty-free products
- 🙌 Great concept
- 🎉 Excellent app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Inconsistent information
- 🤔 Requires account creation
- 📵 Network issues when scanning
- 🤖 Outdated and buggy

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unable to create account
- Scan feature not working
- App crashing on launch
- Incorrect cruelty-free status
- Login and password issues

**Most requested features**

- Add more products to the database
- Provide alternative product suggestions
- Improve search and browsing features
- Allow offline scanning and lookup
- Add more detailed product information

## Recent user reviews (10 of 186)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruelty-cutter/id794639918/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works excellently.

*2026-07-21*

It actually works and I never knew I had products in my home where the companies actually tested on innocent animals. I am an Animal Rights activist and even if you’re not, I still highly recommend this as a way to support action being taken Against animal cruelty especially when cases such as Envigo, Ridglan Farms and Marshall BioResources FINALLY arise. Thank you for this app. It’s such a dream and an honor to have it here with me today.

### 1/5 — Forces sign in to create an account

*2026-07-05*

I should it be forced to create an account to find out about products

### 1/5 — Useless right now

*2026-06-13, version 3.1.1*

I downloaded this on 6/12/26. Tried to use it on 6/13/26. Every time I scan a barcode the app crashes. No worth the space it’s taking up on my phone.

### 1/5 — Unable to scan

*2026-06-07, version 3.1.1*

Keeps throwing me off of if I attempt to scan

### 1/5 — Won’t scan

*2026-05-05*

When I try and get a barcode, the app crashes.

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2026-05-05*

Love this app, really has turned around EVERYTHING i use in my home. Although, maybe a suggestion. Maybe add a section that could allow the users to suggest brands and items to be put on the app for future updates!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-05-02*

After learning about Ridge land farms knew I had to make a change. I never knew how many products I had in my home that tested on innocent animals. Now I fully understand what animal testing actually is and what I can do to boycott brands that still experiment on animals. There are so many other ways to test a product. There is no need to torture animals just for a product that fails clinical trials %90 of the time. Make the change and go cruelty free!!! Thank you for this app and helping people understand what animal testing really is

### 5/5 — Best App Ever

*2026-04-14*

COMPLETELY FREE!!! This app tells you whether or not a product you are looking at or for is cruelty free. You can scan the barcode on the product itself or just search the brand and it will tell you.

### 1/5 — crashing

*2026-01-31*

good concept but keeps crashing after scanning barcode

**Developer response:** Hi!  This is very unexpected (and unpleasant!) behaviour.  Could you please drop us a line at support@cruelty-cutter.org so we can work with you on the problem.  It would be particularly helpful to know what type of device you are using - iPhone, iPad, etc. and the model.  Thank you very much!

### 5/5 — Easy to use and a great cause

*2026-01-12, version 3.0.7*

Great to see what products I will be keeping and getting rid of, by if it’s cruelty safe. I was shocked with some items that I scanned, this app definitely deserves more attention. If your item has never been scanned by a user it turns into doggy dollers it’s great, I recommend very great app to use if you are about our animals, bugs and updates all fixed easy to work!

## Frequently asked questions about Cruelty Cutter

### What does Cruelty Cutter do?

Cruelty Cutter allows you to scan product barcodes to instantly determine if the product and its ingredients are tested on animals. It provides access to a comprehensive database of cruelty-free brands and their testing status.

### How can I use Cruelty Cutter for activism?

After scanning a product, you can share the results on social media to raise awareness. The app also enables you to send direct messages to companies, expressing praise for cruelty-free practices or concern about animal testing.

### Is Cruelty Cutter free to use?

Yes, Cruelty Cutter is offered for free by the Beagle Freedom Project, a nonprofit organization. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the application.

### What kind of information does the app provide about brands?

The app provides information on whether a brand is cruelty-free, meaning they do not test their products or ingredients on animals. You can search for specific brands to check their status and learn more about their commitment to animal welfare.

### How does scanning a barcode help animals?

By scanning barcodes, you get immediate information to make ethical purchasing choices. Sharing this information and contacting companies helps to build consumer pressure, encouraging brands to adopt cruelty-free practices and ultimately reducing the number of animals used in testing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.1 — 2026-02-02

Much-requested Favorite Feature. 
Parent's Cruelty Status

### 3.0.9 — 2026-01-19

Google and Apple Login are available

### 3.0.7 — 2025-11-17

Doggle Dollars Redeem and some minor bug fixes.

### 3.0.6 — 2025-11-17

Redeem your doggie dollars to get coupons that you can use to get discounts.

### 3.0.2 — 2024-08-12

Login, Register and Forget password, Reset Password screens - Texbox issues fixed
Feedback screen - Feedback big text box keyboard issue fixed.
HomeScreen - News rotation delay changed to 15 seconds.
Product Screen - Website click issue fixed.

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