# GutGuard — Ingredient Label Gut Analyser

> Ingredient Label Gut Analyser (iPhone/iPad app by Recursively Curious Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutguard/id6761027711 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Recursively Curious Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848692326)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gutguard/id6761027711/reviews.md

## What is GutGuard?

Every ingredient on a food label is doing something inside your body. Most of us just don't know what.

GutGuard changes that. Point your camera at any ingredient list or paste text and get an instant, science-backed breakdown of what each ingredient actually does to your gut.

NO GENERIC SCORES. REAL MECHANISMS.

Most food-scanning apps give you a number. GutGuard tells you why. Our analysis is built on 7 peer-reviewed gut health mechanisms:

• Emulsifiers that strip your gut's protective mucus layer
• Refined seed oils that drive omega-6 inflammation
• Artificial sweeteners that disrupt your microbiome
• Refined sugars that spike glucose and feed harmful bacteria
• Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) from ultra-processing
• Nitrites in processed meat linked to gut damage
• Palatability engineering designed to make you overeat

Each flagged ingredient comes with its mechanism, severity level, and dose context so you understand the science, not just a traffic light.

TWO WAYS TO SCAN

• Photo - Point your camera at any ingredient label
• Text - Paste an ingredient list from anywhere

PERSONALISED TO YOU

Set your health goal - whether that's gut comfort, energy, clean eating, curiosity, or family health. Add your sensitivities (IBS, bloating, heartburn, intolerances) and ingredients you're watching (gluten, dairy, emulsifiers, seed oils, and more).

GutGuard matches every scan against your profile. The "For You" section highlights exactly what matters to you, including FODMAP alerts if relevant.

WHAT YOU'LL SEE IN EVERY SCAN

• Overall verdict - from "Looks great" to "Worth avoiding"
• NOVA processing score (1-4)
• Flagged ingredients with mechanisms and severity
• Positive signals - fermented foods, live cultures, extra-virgin olive oil, and more
• Personalised alerts matched to your profile
• Context on occasional vs regular consumption
• Plain-English summary of the full picture

YOUR FOOD DIARY

Every scan is saved locally on your device. Browse your history by day or week. See patterns in what you're eating. 

PRIVACY FIRST

• No account required
• Your food diary lives on your device
• Anonymous sessions - we never know who you are

BUILT ON SCIENCE, NOT TRENDS

GutGuard's analysis framework draws on peer-reviewed research into intestinal permeability, microbiome disruption, and chronic inflammation. We don't follow fads - we follow the evidence.

This is not a diet app. There's no calorie counting, no guilt, no judgement. Just clear information about what's in your food and what it does.

Upgrade to GutGuard Pro for unlimited scans with full mechanism breakdowns. Weekly and annual plans are available.

Download GutGuard and start understanding what's really in your food.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GutGuard Pro (Weekly) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| GutGuard Pro (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-08-11

Scans now run in the background. Start a scan, carry on, and a progress card on the home screen tells you the moment your result is ready.

Also in this update:
• A cleaner, calmer home screen
• Clearer guidance on what to photograph: the ingredients list, not the barcode
• Small fixes and polish

### 1.4 — 2026-07-03

We've given GutGuard a calmer, clearer look: a redesigned home screen, new goal-coloured icons, an easier-to-read results screen, and smoother recovery when a scan is interrupted. Plus refined copy and small fixes throughout.

### 1.3 — 2026-06-08

Interface improvement

### 1.2 — 2026-04-14

Improve landing page and summaries

### 1.1 — 2026-04-08

Share your scan results with friends using beautiful shareable cards. Smoother analysis and ingredients display.

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