# #GotYourBack — Food allergy management app.

> Food allergy management app with label scanning, medical info storage, and emergency alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Likeable STEM LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gotyourback/id1484422876 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Likeable STEM LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484422875)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.85/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-10-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gotyourback/id1484422876/reviews.md

## What is #GotYourBack?

About #GotYourBack App
#GotYourBack is an all-in-one food allergy management iOS app that stores allergens, medical information, scans food labels, and uses geo-location to notify emergency contacts if an emergency occurs.

Ingredient Lookup
Take a picture of an ingredient label to identify key allergens. Using a Google Text Detection API, the app will recognize words and ingredients from the picture and identify any allergens in the product.

Reminders
Set reminders and keep track of expiration dates for medications. The app will send a reminder before the medication expires and notify you of the expiration date. Reminders will be sent 15 days, 7 days, and 2 days before the expiration date.

#GotYourBack provides notifications if a medication expires or if a reminder is set. Enable notifications directly on the app or go to Settings>>#GotYourBack>>Notifications>>Allow Notifications

Emergency
Pressing the emergency button sends a text message to your stored emergency contacts with your current location.

Medical Info
Store and access your medical information at any time. Enter personal data into fields such as blood type, height and weight, medications, and dosage.

Allergies
Check off your allergens from the Top 8 Allergens list or input your own allergens. The ingredient lookup feature will scan ingredient labels for the allergens you selected/typed into the text field.

Emergency Contact
Input information about your emergency contacts into the required text fields. This information will be used in the emergency feature, where your emergency contacts will be sent a message with your location if an emergency occurs.

Food Allergy Alerts
Receive notices of recalls and alerts sourced from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Disclaimer
All data entered into the #GotYourBack app will not be shared outside the app or with third parties. When scanning ingredients, please take caution to double-check the ingredient label yourself in case of inaccuracy with the ingredient lookup feature. All rights reserved to #GotYourBack app product owner.

Credits
App created by Annika Santhanam and Anesha Santhanam

## Key features

- Scan food labels for allergens
- Store medical and allergy information
- Set medication expiration reminders
- Send emergency location alerts
- Receive food recall notifications
- Manage emergency contacts

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gotyourback/id1484422876/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great Resource

*2019-11-09, version 1.3*

This is the perfect app for anyone with allergies! I am allergic to shellfish, fish, peanuts, and treenuts. The only thing to look out for is when a label says that it is made in a nut free facility but the app says it contains nuts because the word was on the label. Otherwise, I love this app and it’s mission! And, I loved what you both talked about at the FARE conference!!!

### 5/5 — Thank you so much!!

*2019-11-02, version 1.3*

This app is awesome!!  And it is coming at just the right time for our family!!  My son is allergic to milk, nuts and shellfish. And we have always had a ‘two-sets-of-eyes’ rule for reading ingredients.  Too many times, one parent read the ingredients and overlooked something critical. So we have two people okay something before my son feels safe. Since my son is now 16 and becoming more and more independent, it’s great for him to have a “second set of eyes” in his pocket. This app is exactly what we needed. And as a mom and woman, I love that this was created by two young women!

### 5/5 — amazing app

*2019-11-01, version 1.3*

amazing app loved what you said at the fare conference

## Frequently asked questions about #GotYourBack

### What is  GotYourBack?

#GotYourBack is an iOS app designed for comprehensive food allergy management. It allows users to store medical information, scan food labels for allergens, set medication reminders, and send emergency alerts with their location to designated contacts.

### How does the ingredient lookup feature work in  GotYourBack?

The ingredient lookup feature uses Google Text Detection API to identify words and ingredients from a picture of a food label. It then cross-references these with your stored allergens to identify potential risks.

### Can  GotYourBack remind me about my medication?

Yes, #GotYourBack allows you to set reminders for medication expiration dates. You will receive notifications 15 days, 7 days, and 2 days before the medication expires.

### What happens when I press the emergency button in  GotYourBack?

Pressing the emergency button sends an immediate text message to your pre-selected emergency contacts. This message includes your current location, providing critical information in an emergency situation.

### Does  GotYourBack provide information on food recalls?

Yes, #GotYourBack provides alerts and notices regarding food recalls. These alerts are sourced from official bodies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

### Is my data safe with  GotYourBack?

According to the app's disclaimer, all data entered into #GotYourBack will not be shared outside the app or with third parties. However, users are advised to double-check ingredient labels themselves due to potential inaccuracies in the scanning feature.

### What devices does  GotYourBack support?

#GotYourBack is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is  GotYourBack updated?

The latest version of #GotYourBack is 1.7, and it was last updated on October 17, 2020. The app was initially released on October 23, 2019.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2020-10-17

Bug Fixes

### 1.6 — 2020-08-18

Updates:
1) When you scan for a Top 9 allergen, it also scans for the allergen's common names
2) You can now see nearby hospitals on a map and can also access the details of the hospital and directions to the location based on your current location

### 1.5 — 2020-02-23

Allergy Alerts and Recalls from the FDA Website will appear in the new Allergy Alerts tab.

### 1.4 — 2019-11-12

1. Medication Expiration Reminder Notifications will now be sent 15 Days, 7 Days and 2 Days before the expiration date.  
2. Updated Help.
3. Updated message in Scanner prompting user to double-check any Allergen-Free claims by manufacturer.

### 1.3 — 2019-10-27

Improvements for entering information. Bug Fixes.

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