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EWG's Healthy Living

EWG's Healthy Living

Scan food, skincare & cleaners

3.7K ratings
417 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
💪 Health & Fitness
Free
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Released
September 18, 2013
Updated
November 3, 2026

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Developer

Environmental Working Group
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Instantly check the safety of food, skincare, and cleaning products with science-backed ratings. Scan barcodes or search by name to find better alternatives for your family and pets.

✓Barcode scanning for instant safety scores
✓Searchable database of over 200,000 products
✓Science-backed safety ratings (1-10 scale)
✓Find safer product alternatives
✓Covers cosmetics, food, and cleaning supplies
✓Independent and nonprofit research
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What users say about EWG's Healthy Living

Reviews of EWG's Healthy Living are mixed: the Health & Fitness app is rated 4.1/5 from 3.7K App Store ratings. What users like most: quick product lookup, detailed product information. Top complaints: frequent app crashes and bugs, limited product database. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Quick product lookup
  • 🔍Detailed product information
  • 💡Helpful for making informed decisions
  • 🌱Promotes healthier living
  • 👍Useful app concept

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent app crashes and bugs
  • 🔍Limited product database
  • 🔍Inconsistent search results
  • 🤔Questionable rating system
  • 🤨Concerns about political bias
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What's New in EWG's Healthy Living

5.1.0

November 3, 2026

- Start a list in seconds, right from Home or with a suggested name. - Scan, then compare or save a product to a list without leaving your results. - Go straight to popular Personal Care categories in Find. - Go Premium to compare products side by side and flag the ingredients you want to avoid.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Premium

Annual access to product comparison and ingredients

$19.991 Year
7 Days trial
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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Very helpful !

This app is crucial when shopping for my kiddos knowing exactly what is going on their skin and our whole family
HHappyfrog24

Scan it

Used to be skin deep, which I used back in the day when I had children. Now that I’m a grandma I’m using it even more with the new name.
Aakv1981

Helps weed out the bad stuff

Better than when I first got it
Nnelizondo

True

If you need to know eat what you are using, this is the app no B.S
DRD.ST.A Roberts

So Happy!!

I am so happy that I discovered this app! It is really helping me to be a more informed shopper for my family. I am trying to find the best nontoxic items for my grandchildren and this app has given me a lot of peace of mind!
CLC. Lardieri
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Inability to click on search results

Bug

Lists and submissions not saving properly

Bug

Barcode scanner not working consistently

Bug

App freezing and crashing frequently

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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to search by ingredient

Feature

More comprehensive product database

Feature

Improved search and filtering options

Feature

Better organization and navigation

Feature

Ability to submit product feedback

Feature

FAQ

What is EWG's Healthy Living?

EWG's Healthy Living is a mobile application that provides science-backed safety ratings for food, skincare, and cleaning products. It allows users to scan product barcodes or search by name to understand potential risks and discover safer alternatives.

How does EWG's Healthy Living rate products?

Products are rated on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the best. These ratings are built on over 30 years of independent research from EWG scientists, covering ingredient transparency and potential health impacts.

Does EWG's Healthy Living have ads?

No, EWG's Healthy Living does not contain advertisements. The app is developed by a nonprofit organization focused on providing independent research and consumer information.

What products does EWG's Healthy Living cover?

The app covers a wide range of products, including over 200,000 rated items across cosmetics (via Skin Deep®), sunscreens, healthy cleaning supplies, and food products (via Food Scores).

Can I find safer alternatives with EWG's Healthy Living?

Yes, the app allows you to compare products and discover better-rated options. This feature helps users make more informed choices for their families and pets by identifying products with higher safety scores.

What is the subscription plan for EWG's Healthy Living?

EWG's Healthy Living offers a Premium subscription for $19.99 per year, which includes a 7-day free trial. This plan likely provides enhanced features or access to more detailed information.

Is EWG's Healthy Living available on all devices?

Based on the provided data, EWG's Healthy Living is currently supported on iPhones. Compatibility with other devices like Android phones or tablets is not specified.

How often is EWG's Healthy Living updated?

The app was last updated on November 3, 2026, with version 5.1.0. Users are encouraged to update to the latest version for the most accurate data.