# dtect - Allergen Label Scanner — Nutrition & Intolerance Check

> Scan products for nutrition, allergens, and ingredient safety. (iPhone/iPad app by Philip Gurr.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dtect-allergen-label-scanner/id1586666412 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Philip Gurr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586666414)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Food & Drink
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2021-09-28
- Data updated: 2026-10-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dtect-allergen-label-scanner/id1586666412/reviews.md

## What is dtect?

Photograph the ingredient list and dtect shows which of your allergens it contains: milk in red as a direct match, "may contain hazelnuts" in amber as a trace warning.

Text recognition can misread words. dtect helps you read a label; it does not decide whether a product is safe. Always check the packaging.

- 14 EU allergens built in, each can be switched off
- Your own allergens, rated High or Warning
- Direct match in red, "may contain" trace in amber
- Nutrition table per 100 g, 100 ml or serving, with your thresholds for fat, saturates, sugar and salt
- Gluten, lactose and fructose check
- Country of origin with flag
- History of your last 100 scans, with optional product name
- Labels in English, German, French, Italian, Dutch and Spanish

Everything runs on your phone. No account, no analytics, no network. The only permission is the camera.

Requires iOS 16 or later on iPhone.

## Key features

- Scan products for instant analysis
- Identify unhealthy ingredients
- Check for intolerances and allergies
- Import custom ingredient lists
- View product nutrition overview
- Determine food safety

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dtect-allergen-label-scanner/id1586666412/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Help

*2023-12-15*

I can not get mine to show up the results. It’s just a brown screen when I swipe up.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the honest review and sorry that it took this long. You were right about that result screen. Version 3.0 is a rebuild: you take one photo of the ingredient list, and the result comes up as a clear sheet over it. If you give it another try and have any more suggestions or problems, please write to philipgurr10@gmail.com.

## Frequently asked questions about dtect

### What can dtect scan?

dtect can scan any product with a barcode or ingredient list. It provides information on nutrition, unhealthy ingredients, intolerances like gluten and lactose, and country of origin.

### How does dtect help with allergies?

You can enter all ingredients you are allergic to into dtect. The app will then highlight dangerous ingredients and check if food is safe for you to eat, eliminating the need to read long ingredient lists.

### Can I import ingredient lists into dtect?

Yes, dtect allows you to import lists of potentially dangerous additives from your doctor or the internet. This feature helps quickly assess multiple ingredients at once.

### What devices does dtect support?

dtect is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on May 6, 2022, with version 1.8.

### What is the age rating for dtect?

dtect has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and above.

### Is dtect free to use?

Yes, dtect is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided data.

### How accurate is dtect's information?

While dtect aims to provide accurate information, it is always recommended to double-check products, especially if you have severe allergies. The app's description advises users to always double-check products if they are allergic.

### What are the main nutritional details dtect shows?

dtect provides a quick overview of key nutrients in a product, including Calories, Sugar, and Fat. This helps users understand the general nutritional profile of the scanned item.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-09-18

dtect 3.0 is a full rebuild.

- Take one photo of the ingredient list instead of moving the camera over it
- 14 EU allergens built in, each can be switched off
- Direct matches in red, "may contain" traces in amber
- Nutrition table with high-amount warnings for fat, saturates, sugar and salt
- Gluten, lactose and fructose check
- Country of origin
- History of your last 100 scans
- Labels in English, German, French, Italian, Dutch and Spanish
- Removed: importing an allergen list from a document
- Requires iOS 16 or later

Everything runs on your phone. Text recognition can misread, so always check the packaging yourself.

### 1.8 — 2022-05-06

- Hide product information that you don't need in the settings.
- Move the camera around the product to see more information!

### 1.7 — 2022-03-29

- Move the camera around the product to collect more information!
- More clear design of gluten, lactose and fructose tile

### 1.6 — 2022-03-21

Shows more product information!
- Nutritions, Intolerances, Country of Origin
- Better & faster text recognition

### 1.5 — 2022-03-16

Shows more product information!
- Whether products contain a lot or little fat, sugar, etc.
- Intolerances (gluten, lactose, fructose)
- Country of origin

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