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Updated August 2026

Hg is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 45+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

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Fivesec Health by Alexandra#1

Fivesec Health by Alexandra by QPM Invest AB

plant-based recipes & plans
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4.8😊(741 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover over 700 easy, healthy, and delicious plant-based recipes. This app simplifies vegan cooking with a smart meal planner, auto-generated shopping lists, and flexible filters for various dietary needs. Perfect for anyone looking to eat healthier or explore plant-based living.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🍽️ Delicious and healthy recipes
  • 🛒 Convenient shopping list feature
  • 🗓️ Helpful meal planning tools

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Subscription cost concerns
  • 🔒 Limited access to recipes without subscription
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific recipes
Allergy & Food Scanner: Nosher#2

Allergy & Food Scanner: Nosher by VUNYO

Dairy Vegan GF Gluten Free Eat
Strong Contender
🍔 Food & Drink
4.5😞(442 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#87in Food & Drink
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Scan food products to identify allergens, additives, and undesirable ingredients like palm oil or microplastics. Tailor your scans to specific diets such as gluten-free, vegan, or for pregnancy, and create family profiles for personalized food safety.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Quick scanning
  • 👍 Useful for special diets
  • 🎨 Stylish design

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate detection
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🤖 Overly reliant on AI
Vegan Pocket - Scan Food & Eat#3

Vegan Pocket - Scan Food & Eat by Vegan Pocket

Simple Plant Based Recipes
Worth Considering
🍔 Food & Drink
4.0😞(5.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily scan product barcodes to instantly check if they are vegan-friendly. Discover plant-based recipes and contribute to a growing community database by adding new products.

What We Love

  • 👍 Helpful for new vegans
  • 💡 Crowdsourcing approach to identifying vegan products

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Scanning functionality doesn't work
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🤔 Relies on user input rather than providing definitive information

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