# FoodCheckr: food scanner — Scan for Insect & Bad Additive

> Barcode scanner for food analysis, additives, and bioengineered ingredients. (iPhone/iPad app by Marwan Akhandaf.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foodcheckr-food-scanner/id6449684995 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marwan Akhandaf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473427573)
- Category: Food & Drink, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 92 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Chinese (Simplified, China), Slovenian, European Spanish
- Released: 2023-05-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foodcheckr-food-scanner/id6449684995/reviews.md

## What is FoodCheckr?

FoodCheckr is your ultimate food analyzer! With just a quick barcode scan, the app gives you insights into what you're eating, helping you make healthier choices.

FoodCheckr uses a comprehensive and continually updated database to deliver accurate nutritional information and ingredient breakdowns. Understand what’s in your food, down to the last additive. Not just that, the app also indicates potentially harmful additives, keeping you informed and safe.

Now with advanced AI features, FoodCheckr can analyze products for bioengineered ingredients and detect traces of insects, ensuring you are fully aware of what you're consuming. Additionally, you can check the ingredients of each canned product for a complete understanding of its contents.

Key Features:

Quick Barcode Scanning: Instantly get detailed information about your food products.
Detailed Food Analysis: Learn about energy content, proteins, sugars, fats, and more.
Additive Insights: Find out if your food contains any potentially harmful additives.
AI-Powered Analysis: Identify bioengineered ingredients and insect traces in your food.
Ingredient Checking: Check the ingredients of each canned product.
History Tracking: FoodCheckr saves your scan history for offline quick reference in the future.
Food Product Images: View product images for better recognition.
Whether you're a health-conscious individual, someone with specific dietary needs, or simply curious about what you're consuming, FoodCheckr is your ideal food partner. Experience a new level of dietary awareness and embrace healthier eating habits with FoodCheckr.

## Key features

- Quick barcode scanning
- Detailed food analysis
- Harmful additive insights
- AI-powered bioengineered ingredient detection
- Insect trace detection
- Ingredient checking for canned products
- Scan history tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $17.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FoodCheckr Premium | $44.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foodcheckr-food-scanner/id6449684995/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not good for alpha gal

*2026-06-14, version 2.1.1*

I read an article that said this app was good for alpha gal. Definitely not. No meat category at all for allergens. Way better apps out there.

### 1/5 — Premium

*2024-11-20*

I paid for yearly premium subscription and somehow it has been cancelled, the whole interface of the app has changed so you can no longer compare with other similar products and no longer offers recommendations for similar products. There is also NOWHERE to email a complaint and there is NOWHERE to sign in to prove I paid for it. Essentially I no longer have access for the premium subscription I paid for. Don’t pay for premium!!!

**Developer response:** I’m sorry to hear about the issues you’re experiencing with your FoodCheckr premium subscription. To restore your premium access, please follow these steps:
	1.	Open the FoodCheckr app on your device.
	2.	Navigate to the settings page within the app.
	3.	Tap the “Go Premium” button, which will prompt the paywall screen.
	4.	On the paywall screen, look for a “Restore” button and tap it. This action should restore your premium subscription.

If the “Restore” button is not visible or the restoration process doesn’t work, In such cases, it’s advisable to contact me. Please click the “Report Issue” button located on the Settings page within the app. This is the quickest way to reach out and get assistance.

### 5/5 — Works just fine

*2024-09-30, version 2.0.13*

Don’t know what all the whining about the app not scanning is about, it works fine for me, my wife, and everyone I’ve suggested it to. We find the app invaluable when trying to keep unhealthy additives and ingredients out of our food.

### 3/5 — After update the app does not open

*2024-07-17, version 2.0.9*

After update the app does not open Just did another update July 12 2024 app does not open. 

Thank you I’ve tried twice I uninstalled the app but it still won’t open.

### 1/5 — App no longer opens

*2024-07-16, version 2.0.9*

After the last 3 updates I am unable to open the app!

### 1/5 — Good idea

*2024-06-10, version 1.0.15*

I tested this app quite a while now. The claim of this app is to protect us from harmful food ingredients, which sounds like a very great idea. But since this app doesn‘t tell you whether food contains bioengineered ingredients (earlier named GMO) it falls pretty short of its purpose.

### 4/5 — Carl

*2024-05-10*

Great app I just wish that the database was larger for all western world societies, perhaps in time this will happen I also would like to see a harmful toxins list too as we can’t trust those we placed in power to look out for the general public.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your valuable feedback! We are pleased to hear you like the app. Our database is continually growing each day as we aim to encompass more information for all Western societies. Additionally, we recognize the importance of having access to reliable information about harmful toxins. Inspired by your suggestion, we're excited to include a harmful toxins list in our upcoming update. Your input is crucial for us to deliver a better and more informative experience. Thanks again for helping us improve!

### 1/5 — Failure

*2024-05-02, version 1.0.14*

I understand that it’s kind of new to develop these kind of apps but I scanned 15 items at a local Costco and it had zero hits they can do better. I’m going to delete and wait until another. One comes around.

### 2/5 — Insecte

*2024-04-08*

Tout les produits que je consulte me disent pas d’insecte pourtant in en a dans les darines le chocolat etc….

### 1/5 — Great concept but no instructions how to use!

*2024-01-20, version 1.0.12*

Disappointing 
After much guesswork it seems you can only scan barcodes to find out ingredience which is ok 
But the app should provide a set of instructions

## Frequently asked questions about FoodCheckr

### What does FoodCheckr do?

FoodCheckr is a food analyzer app that allows you to scan barcodes on food products to get detailed information. It provides insights into nutritional content, ingredient breakdowns, and identifies potentially harmful additives. The app also uses AI to detect bioengineered ingredients and insect traces.

### What are the key features of FoodCheckr?

Key features include quick barcode scanning for instant food analysis, detailed breakdowns of energy, proteins, sugars, and fats, and insights into harmful additives. It also offers AI-powered analysis for bioengineered ingredients and insect traces, ingredient checking for canned goods, and scan history tracking.

### Is FoodCheckr free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering core scanning and analysis features. However, it does have in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or content may require payment.

### What kind of information can I get from scanning a food product?

When you scan a food product, you can receive detailed nutritional information including energy content, proteins, sugars, and fats. You will also get a breakdown of all ingredients and learn if the product contains any potentially harmful additives. Advanced AI features can also identify bioengineered ingredients and insect traces.

### Who would benefit from using FoodCheckr?

FoodCheckr is ideal for health-conscious individuals who want to make informed dietary choices. It is also beneficial for people with specific dietary needs or allergies, and anyone who is simply curious about the composition of the food they consume.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.2 — 2026-06-18

- alpha gal allergy support

### 2.1.1 — 2026-02-20

Bug fix and Improvements

### 2.1.0 — 2026-02-16

- Allergy detection: Set your allergies and get instant warnings when
  scanning products
- Improved insect & harmful additive detection with multilingual support
- Siri & Spotlight integration: Say "Scan food with FoodCheckr" to quickly
  scan
- Weekly report: Track your scanning habits and food safety trends
- Premium: AI-powered product analysis, menu & ingredient scanner,
nutrition tracking, shopping list, Nutri-Score, and more
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.0.24 — 2025-12-12

- bug fixes and some minor improvements

### 2.0.23 — 2025-08-07

- Bug Fix: better harmful and insect detection

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