# Food Additives 2 — user reviews > 163 indexed App Store user reviews of Food Additives 2 by IGRASS PTY LTD, rated 3.60/5 from 9 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-additives-2/id287917148/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-additives-2/id287917148.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 4 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 1 ## What do users think of Food Additives 2? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Comprehensive food additive database - 🛒 Highly useful for shopping and dietary needs - 🎯 Easy-to-use interface and navigation - 📱 Works offline without internet connection - 🏥 Excellent for allergies, intolerances, and health conditions - 🌈 Color-coded risk levels for quick reference - 🔗 Wikipedia links for detailed information - 📊 Multiple sorting options (by name, number, risk, symptom, diet) - ✨ Well-designed and visually appealing - 🎓 Educational tool for understanding food ingredients - 💚 Valuable for vegans, vegetarians, and those with dietary restrictions **Cons** - 🔍 No search functionality (most frequent complaint) - 📋 Incomplete database - missing many additives - 🔊 Annoying sound effects without easy toggle - ⚠️ Inconsistent or inaccurate information - 💰 Expensive for limited content - 📺 Lacks landscape mode support - 🔤 Text too small and hard to read - 📱 Outdated - compatibility issues with newer iOS versions - 🎨 Cluttered interface with unnecessary graphics - ❌ Limited information for some additives - 💳 Billing/payment issues reported **Commonly reported bugs** - App requires iOS 11+ update but not available for older devices - Some E-numbers don't return results despite being in database - Inconsistent information across entries - Incorrect classifications (e.g., amaranth listed as synthetic dye) - Missing information for some additives (e.g., brominated vegetable oil) - Charged twice for same app purchase - Text readability issues with italic fonts - Glare graphics interfering with text readability **Most requested features** - Search functionality by name or number - Expanded additive database with more entries - Specific food product examples for each additive - iPad version - Landscape mode support - Ability to save or bookmark favorite additives - More detailed gluten information - Information about banned additives by FDA - Larger, more readable text with zoom capability - Removal of ads or sound effects - Grouping by risk level and symptom categories - Information on hydrogenated fats and other ingredients - Spanish language support - Clearer distinction between similar ingredient names - More comprehensive health risk descriptions ## Newest reviews (11 of 163) ### 4/5 — nice app but *2024-10-31, version 2.6.3* need some update / iphone 13 max ### 4/5 — Great app but stupid sounds. *2019-04-24, version 2.6.1* How do you turn off the ridiculous sound effects? ### 2/5 — iOS 11 *2018-09-01, version 2.5* Not work in version iOS 11 :(, it was excelent app ### 2/5 — Needs to update to ios11 *2018-01-02, version 2.5* I loved this app, but can no longer access it with my iPhone as message pops up stating it the developer needs to update for iOS11. Please update. ### 3/5 — Additivi Alimentari 2 *2016-07-31, version 2.5* È dal 29 aprile 2012 che non aggiornate questa applicazione, fatto molto grave visto l'argomento. Inoltre non avete mai ascoltati i suggerimenti degli utenti che giustamente chiedevano come si faccia ad impostare la lingua italiana. Insomma, siete stati scorretti. Non vi sembra sia opportuno rimediare con un solerte e sostanzioso aggiornamento?! Io per adesso la disinstallo. ### 2/5 — Semble complet mais... *2016-02-28, version 2.5* Il semble être complet, mais l'affichage est tronqué en mode portrait et ne passe pas en paysage. Langue française partielle. Le mieux est de maîtriser l'anglais. La présentation est agréable néanmoins. ### 2/5 — Also disapointed *2015-06-16* Just a link to wikipedia..somewhat credible ### 4/5 — INTERESSANTE MA... *2013-10-20, version 2.5* L'app. e' molto ricca di contenuti sempre migliorabili, ma la lingua ITA e' povera./ Se migliorate la TRADUZIONE sicuramente avreste un'ottima posizione di vendita in Italia,che è' Nazione conosciuta proprio per la migliore cucina e alimenti naturali./ 4 stelle per ora, la 5^ stellina a traduzione totale dei contenuti./ Forza....!!! ### 2/5 — Disappointed... *2013-09-08* Just glanced thru at first and right away saw amaranth. Being GF I am familiar with the grain, but is listed here as a "synthetically manufactured azo dye" also known as "food red 9". It should also be listed as Red Dye 2 and in fairness a disclaimer placed that this is not the same as the grain as not everyone who sees the listing will be aware or know to check for themselves. Some may even claim fraudulent information. It makes the app look less credible... It's not helpful if I have to cross reference every listing because of a lack of clarity within the app creating doubt. ### 4/5 — Hives/pain *2013-08-28* No mention of Maltrodextrin and its many side effects, sometimes very serious and is being put in many foods as an flavor enhancer etc. a must to be listed and its side effects. ### 3/5 — Bueno pero... *2013-05-12, version 2.5* Muy buena herramienta para los que queremos saber que productos consumimos y nos hacen daño… pero no esta en español a pesar de que la descripción de app si lo esta! las descripciones son básicas e invitan a ver mas en wikipedia. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Can’t use the app *2018-05-17, version 2.5* Update required ### 1/5 — Please up to IOS 11 *2018-04-18, version 2.5* I used to use this a lot but can’t because it needs to be updated ### 1/5 — Actualización no disponible *2017-12-26, version 2.5* Me parece mentira que no funcione con ios 11 !!!! ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2016-06-26, version 2.5* Not very happy with the app so far. Half of the numbers I have put it don't show up and then the others all say the same thing re: side effects or it says there is no information available! ### 1/5 — Scandaleux *2016-05-01, version 2.5* Montrer des copies d'écran en français et ne proposer cette appli uniquement en anglais quand elle est payée. À ne pas charger !!! ### 1/5 — Qué decepción *2016-01-01, version 2.5* Ya podían ponerlo todo enteramente en ESPAÑOL. Como nos vamos a enterar a la hora de consultar? Más seriedad ya que encima es de pago y qué precio! No los merece 😡😡😡 ### 1/5 — Decepcionada... *2015-10-25, version 2.5* Acabo de descargar su app y me parece increíble que no este en español completo!!... por favor desarrolladores solucionen esto ya que por lo que se paga que mínimo que sea útil y no tenga que andar con traductores!!😡😡 ### 1/5 — Nee, so nicht - Keine Kaufempfehlung ! *2015-07-22, version 2.5* Sorry, die App ist für die Qualität eindeutig zu teuer. In dieser Form sollte die App nichts kosten!!! Begründung: Die Übersetzung ist eher fragmentiert, nur die Beschriftungen ändern und einige Punkte ist zu wenig. Die Sprachumstellung habe ich mehrfach bemüht und die App auch mehrfach neu geladen, weil ich dachte, dass ich einen Fehler gemacht habe. Das Design ist sicher Geschmacksache, ich finde es zu grell und würde mir ein sachlicheres und optisch professionelleres Aussehen wünschen. Es soll sich ja um ein Tool handeln und nicht um ein Actionspiel. Vermutlich ist die Zielgruppe Asien und nicht Europe. Nach meiner persönlichen Meinung unbedingt zu ändern! Wenn der Aufwand nicht zu groß wäre, wurde ich zum ersten Mal die App zurück geben und mein Geld auch zurück verlangen. Ich hoffe auf Updates und Weiterentwicklung KEINE KAUFEMPFEHLUNG !!!! ### 1/5 — Charged twice, for same app? *2013-01-29, version 2.5* Have I been invoiced twice today, for the same program? Doug ### 1/5 — Misleading *2012-12-14* Just read an article about brominated vetable oil. While my own research and the article list several side effects, this app states no info available. The above ingredient has such negative effects, that it is banned in numerous countries. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Very informative *2020-12-03, version 2.6.2* Worth the price. Full list suitable for health information, dietary needs and a link to Wikipedia for further information. ### 5/5 — Seriously useful app for serious dietary requirements. *2019-08-02, version 2.6.2* Seriously useful app for serious dietary requirements. Very useful for helping determine what food additives can do, and what is safe to consume, and what to avoid, as per dietary requirements. ### 5/5 — A blessing *2019-05-07, version 2.6.1* I seriously missed this app. I have multiple intolerances to preservatives and glutamates. In my opinion, this was and is the best app. Note: I can only speak for the paid version and no, I don’t know what it costs now. I just reinstalled my previous purchase. ### 5/5 — Delighted that it now works on my iPhone 7 Plus *2019-05-06, version 2.6.1* Thank you!!!! It’s finally been updated. I had to keep my old iPhone 4 handy to look up E numbers as the app is the best I’ve ever seen. Highly recommend it. If you have any interest in E numbers, if you have asthma, or any allergies this can really empower you to take control of your health. ### 5/5 — Bentornati!!!! *2019-05-06, version 2.6.1* Bentornati additivi! ### 5/5 — Well made and informative *2019-04-25* Few apps are as informative with good UI. They do a great job of informing about additives, written in a way that anyone can understand what is in their food. A must have for people who eat stuff. **Developer response:** Thanks you so much SomeFdUPLiberal for the great review & support, it's greatly appreciated :-) Kind Regards WebArtisan Apps ### 5/5 — A favourite returns! *2019-04-20, version 2.6.1* Thank you so much for bringing this App back to life. I've missed it so much! Whenever I'm shopping, I refer to it constantly. It is by far the best food additive app available. Please know how much this is appreciated. ### 5/5 — Does the Job !! *2015-03-07, version 2.5* Excellent easy to use. Does the job quickly and efficiently. Love it. ### 5/5 — Under rated app! *2014-09-25, version 2.5* This is an excellent app! Very useful tool to help better understand what I'm putting into my body. It's very under rated! I have told everyone at work about this app and I work in the food industry. During round table discussion and product development, it's been a useful navigation at our fingertips! Thank you! ### 5/5 — Da avere *2013-03-10, version 2.5* Applicazione immancabile per chi tiene alla salute. Impariamo quante sostanze dannose o rischiose si trovano negli alimenti quotidiani, il database non risparmia recensioni allarmanti su sostanze e coloranti cancerogene che si trovano senza avviso in gomme da masticare, dolcificanti, conservanti e che rendono anche sterili. Un Must have --- *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 2026-09-07.*