# GG Food Codes — user reviews > 53 indexed App Store user reviews of GG Food Codes by Greater Goods, LLC, rated 2.30/5 from 79 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gg-food-codes/id1282624538/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gg-food-codes/id1282624538.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 15 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 9 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 43 ## Newest reviews (16 of 53) ### 2/5 — Reasons why this is not worth it *2025-04-02, version 3.0.1* While this is a handy device, there is no food codes that I could find that match what I am actually eating. I saw another review saying there should be a barcode scanner and I agree with that, there should be a barcode scanner. This app I feel should be able to track your macro’s automatically, and it just doesn’t do it. For 40 dollars I at least expect a barcode scanner. ### 2/5 — App needs work *2025-01-02, version 3.0.1* The functionality of the app doesn’t match the scale itself. The search function should be more robust to make it easy to find specific items. I should also be able to scan bar codes of food items to either find the code or generate a custom code and then input the nutritional value ### 3/5 — Decent but needs more variety *2024-12-24, version 3.0.1* The app is very generic not much into variety. It would be really good and a massive improvement if I could create my own nutrition labels for special items. ### 3/5 — The app = :( *2024-07-24, version 3.0.1* The scale potion is wonderful, it does everything you need it to do. The app on the other hand almost makes me want to return it. Just not that functional. Truly a barcode scanner on the app would be awesome ### 3/5 — Bar Code Scanner *2024-05-08, version 3.0.1* I like the app, I just wish it had a bar code scanner. I feel like I’m guessing and with the price of the scale, I’d prefer accuracy instead of generalized selections. ### 3/5 — Add a scanner *2024-02-19, version 3.0.0* The app and scale is fine but lacks in specific food/brands. Please add a QR scanner or something like that and this app and scale would be perfect. ### 2/5 — Nice but poor *2023-05-02, version 2.0.0* This is a really nice app but it feels poor, like something is missing. It should be great to add a scanner to. Not always codes gives you the exact info. ### 1/5 — Trash App! *2023-03-28, version 2.0.0* Bought the scale, downloaded the app. It doesn’t even let me create an account to use the app for codes. I researched the internet apparently a lot of people are having that issue. Whats the point of having this $57 scale, I can just buy one at Walmart for $8 without the app and calculate everything myself. Plus the No Privacy policy about getting things off my phone internally… nooo thank you! ### 1/5 — Cannot login on app *2023-03-28, version 2.0.0* The app is not letting me login because allegedly there is no internet connection when there actually is. I have tested this multiple times today. ### 1/5 — Anyone *2023-03-27, version 2.0.0* Trying for 4 days to reach customer support and they don’t exist! Paid for this scale we can not use because in the box was NO code book. Download a app that doesn’t work so I’m returning it today and strongly suggest NO ONE buys it! I know I didn’t even get to use it so not a fair review but it is a strong review on their lack of any type of help when reaching out. ### 1/5 — Retuning scale/Can’t sign up *2023-03-27, version 2.0.0* Can’t sign up for the app so I see the scale is worthless. Will be returning it. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2023-03-27, version 2.0.0* Will not let me sign up. States no internet connection when I clearly have internet connection. ### 1/5 — Not working *2023-03-27, version 2.0.0* Can’t even get a chance to sign up for the app. Soon as I input my email and password to create an account, I get an error msg saying I’m not connected to internet when my internet and connection are excellent. Tried uninstalling the app to reinstall and try again, but I can’t even get started with the app. ### 1/5 — App not working *2023-03-26, version 2.0.0* Saying “not connected to the internet” or something similar when attempting to create an account. Just got the scale and was very excited to use it. Please fix as soon as possible and I will write a new review here and a good review on Amazon ### 1/5 — App Not Working *2023-03-24, version 2.0.0* I downloaded the app and am trying to sign up for an account, however it just keeps saying no internet detected. I am connected to the internet and it works fine. I have tried turning my phone on and off, I have tried deleting the app and reinstalling and it does not work. Please fix thank you. ### 3/5 — Needs allowing custom codes *2021-11-09, version 2.0.0* It’s very easy to use and fast. Just needs to allow adding custom codes. Hope to see it in future versions. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — App needs rework *2026-05-14, version 3.0.1* I bought the scale but I hate how there’s no scanner for such an expensive item. It would make searching up codes much easier. The app needs to be more engaging, at this point it’s too plain and unhelpful in searching codes. ### 1/5 — No code egg whites *2026-05-06, version 3.0.1* LIKE HOW ? Do better ### 1/5 — how do you not have BRAZIL NUTS *2025-09-28, version 3.0.1* please read the title to get an idea of my criticism of this app. The scale itself works quite well for what it is, but let’s not pretend this application has any of its promised utility. Glad to have a working scale, would be nice if the app worked even 8% as well as the scale. Codes don’t correspond to the food we are actually putting in our bodies. That’s not sustainable. ### 1/5 — Terrible food options *2025-02-19, version 3.0.1* Second day, trying out this app and the food scale I can’t even look up something simple as a bell pepper to add to my breakfast because it’s not an option for the scale or the food code app. This is terrible. You guys need to improve this. I can’t believe I wasted my money on this. ### 1/5 — App *2025-01-13, version 3.0.1* App wont let me sign in. Where is customer service? ### 1/5 — Terrible App *2024-09-12, version 3.0.1* Why have a great scale and do nearly zero work on the app? No place to scan a barcode. No place to add an item. Useless. It’s almost 2025. Fix it already. ### 1/5 — App is horrible *2024-09-09, version 3.0.1* The scale itself is sleek and elegant. I love how it looks and the different colors to pick from. Unfortunately, I will be returning it because I was under the impression that the app would give more info on the food (macros & micros). The app itself is very basic and very similar to the paper manual. You can only search the items and save as favorites. That’s it. Add the option of scanning or adding brands would be idea. Not worth $50. I found Renpho food scale that does the same for $17. ### 1/5 — Not good. *2024-04-27, version 3.0.1* Can’t find foods from specific brands, unlike other apps that allow you to scan a barcode of the food. Additionally, not user friendly, more of a headache to use. ### 1/5 — App is faulty *2023-09-21, version 2.0.0* It wont let me make an accoubt because “im not connectd to an internet server” meanwhile all my other apps are working kust fine as well as my safari. i tried closing out of the tab but its still not working ### 1/5 — App Doesn’t Actually Work.. *2023-07-14, version 2.0.0* All you get are the codes and none of the nutritional value or information. This was very disappointing. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — App works perfectly *2021-09-07, version 2.0.0* I read the reviews on this first and almost decided not to bother with it. Then I looked at the update. The reviews were all over a year old; the update was seven months ago, so I decided to give it a try. It is great! The main complaint from the earlier version seems to be the search function, and that is fixed. This is so much easier than searching for the codes with the book. ### 5/5 — 2021 Update *2021-03-13, version 2.0.0* They added a way to search for ingredients in the app ### 5/5 — Useful! *2018-05-14, version 1.0.3* App is really good. I think one way to make it even better would be the option to add the custom codes that you create ### 5/5 — Love the scale but.. *2018-01-07, version 1.0.3* I love the scale, but I wish the app allowed us to enter your own custom codes to better track them ### 5/5 — Super handy *2017-10-11, version 1.0* Love the scale, but this app is even more helpful than the book comes with it. Thank you for listening to customer requests ### 4/5 — The App should have more options *2024-02-14* Like, be linked, in some way, to the scale, and save information about what you eat in a day. It’s a good thing to think about. ### 4/5 — Use and options *2024-02-07, version 3.0.0* I’m not to disappointed by the app it works well but I saw another review stating a barcode scanner and I think that would really help this app. ### 4/5 — App is fine, negative reviews outdated *2023-05-02, version 2.0.0* Title. The app is fine now. It is what it says it is. Kinda lame you need to create an account for reference materials, but whatever. ### 4/5 — Please update apps *2021-01-06, version 1.0.3* -support iphone x screen and higher - add more details ### 4/5 — Great app... *2019-03-10, version 1.0.3* This app works well for locating codes and ditching the code book, but isn’t completely intuitive. For example, if you enter “onion”, onions won’t show up, the categories that onions are contained in are displayed. Selecting the appropriate category will show the onion options for that category. I like that feature. Where this app is lacking, and my reasoning for only 4 stars, is the fact there is no provision for for adding your “custom” entries the scale provides. I have to write them down elsewhere. Add this feature and this app gets 5 stars from me. --- *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 2026-09-03.*