# Insect Food Scanner — Barcode & Label AI Check

> Scan food items to detect potential insect contamination using a global database. (iPhone/iPad app by Marcel Bartecki.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-food-scanner/id6448891136 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marcel Bartecki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616861580)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Italian, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian and 3 more
- Released: 2023-05-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-food-scanner/id6448891136/reviews.md

## What is Insect Food Scanner?

Insects in your food? With Insect Scanner you'll know in seconds whether a product contains insect-based ingredients – without opening the package or doing tedious research.

HOW IT WORKS
• Scan the barcode: the product is instantly checked against a database of millions of foods worldwide.
• No barcode? Just photograph the ingredient list – the AI reads the text and checks it directly (label scan).

CLEAR RESULT AT A GLANCE
• Green: no insect-based ingredients found
• Red: contains insect ingredients
• Yellow: contains substances you flagged yourself

It detects carmine/cochineal (E120), shellac (E904) and beeswax (E901), as well as products containing insect flour such as house cricket, mealworm or migratory locust.

MORE THAN JUST SCANNING
• Your own watchlist: add your own ingredients or E-numbers (e.g. gelatin, palm oil) and get an extra warning.
• Search the database – with insect status shown right in every result.
• History & favorites: every scan saved, favorite products marked.
• Local backup & export of your data.
• Nutrition facts, Nutri-Score, NOVA & Eco-Score at a glance.
• Help & FAQ built into the app.
• Available in 13 languages.

Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, or simply someone who doesn't want to eat insects – Insect Scanner is always with you while shopping: in the supermarket, the health-food store, or online.

Download today and eat only what you really want.

INSECT SCANNER PRO
Pro unlocks AI label analysis, unlimited barcode scans, database search, your own watchlist and local backup. Available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled – cancel anytime in your App Store settings.

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

## Key features

- Scan food items for insects
- Global food database
- Intuitive user interface
- Check before buying
- Suitable for all diets

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro - Yearly | $17.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-food-scanner/id6448891136/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Scan ist schlecht

*2025-06-21*

Manchmal steht man wie ein Idiot im Super Markt und muss da dumm rum drehen bis es klappt oder auch nicht je nach Verpackung.

### 1/5 — Woher kommen die Daten zu Insekten?

*2025-04-18*

Open Food Facts ist eine DB mit Mill. Lebensmitteln, Zutaten, Allergene. etc… Insekten sind nicht unbedingt in den Zutaten angegeben, das Vorhandensein ist eher an den Allergenen zu erkennen. Wie kommt die Verknüpfung zu Insekten zustande? Aktuell noch keine Bewertung möglich!

### 1/5 — Не работает

*2024-05-02*

Не работает программа, нас дурят. Зря потратила 1,99.

### 1/5 — App funktioniert gar nicht

*2024-04-29*

Es zeigt als „eingespannt“ bei allen Produkte, wurde aber nichts angezeigt… ich bin sehr enttäuscht von der App. Schade…

### 2/5 — Inconclusive

*2024-04-28*

Don’t if this app works or not or if it was a scam to get us to buy it or what but I downloaded this video because of another video I saw that was scanning yogurt. So I scanned the same yogurt and nothing was found. Could it be that the person I saw that had in there’s was from a another that I’m from I don’t know. But will keep the app just in case

### 1/5 — Une arnaque?

*2024-02-11*

"Hello, I bought your app with high hopes, but I'm wondering what it's for because it has never detected any insects. It's a shame; I'll look for a competing app that works. You were supposed to use AI to improve your app, and we're still waiting. It's too bad; it's not very professional."
Bonjour, j’ai acheté votre Application plein d’espoir, Mais Je me demande à quoi elle sert car elle n’a jamais détecté aucun insecte. C’est dommage je vais chercher une nappe concurrente qui fonctionne  Vous deviez intégrer une AI pour améliorer votre application et on l’attend toujours. 

C’est dommage, ce n’est pas très professionnel.

### 1/5 — Does this actually work?

*2024-01-06*

Scanned a bag of dried mealworms and the result came back with “contains no insects”!!!!!! Is this a legitamate app of another scam scan????????

### 1/5 — Auch ein Stern zu viel

*2023-10-18*

Geld zurück...App läss Dich nicht öffnen

### 1/5 — Fix it

*2023-10-14*

Am allergic to bugs,food I know have bugs in them aren’t showing up.

### 5/5 — So cool

*2023-10-12*

This is awesome!   Even though it's mainly for European regions, it works on American products too!

## Frequently asked questions about Insect Food Scanner

### What is Insect Food Scanner?

Insect Food Scanner is a mobile application designed to help users identify potential insect contamination in food items before purchasing them. It uses a comprehensive database to provide information on whether a food product might contain insects.

### How does Insect Food Scanner work?

The app allows you to scan food items, and it cross-references this information with its extensive database of millions of food products worldwide. This helps determine if there's a possibility of insect presence in the scanned food.

### Is Insect Food Scanner available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Insect Food Scanner is available for iPhone and iPad. Compatibility with Android devices is not specified in the current information.

### What is the price of Insect Food Scanner?

Insect Food Scanner is a paid application, priced at $1.99. There are no mentions of free trials or subscription models for this app.

### How often is Insect Food Scanner updated?

The latest version of Insect Food Scanner is 3.0.1, released on April 5, 2026. This indicates a recent update, though the frequency of future updates is not explicitly stated.

### What is the age rating for Insect Food Scanner?

Insect Food Scanner has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children aged 4 and above, with no mature content.

### Does Insect Food Scanner have ads?

No, Insect Food Scanner does not contain advertisements. The application is a paid download and does not feature any in-app ads.

### What do users think of Insect Food Scanner?

Insect Food Scanner has a rating of 1.7 stars from 7 ratings. This suggests that current user sentiment may be mixed or leaning towards dissatisfaction, based on the limited review data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.5 — 2026-07-18

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 4.0.3 — 2026-07-14

Minor bug fixes.

### 4.0.2 — 2026-07-08

• New: overview of all EU-approved and pending insect additives – with details on what they're used for
• Improved database search: more results load automatically while scrolling, product images load more reliably
• Insect status in search results is now clearer
• Refreshed app startup screen
• Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 4.0.1 — 2026-06-29

Big update! 
• NEW: AI label scan – just photograph the ingredient list, even without a barcode
• NEW: Your own watchlist – monitor your own ingredients or E-numbers and get warned
• NEW: Local backup of your data
• Completely redesigned, cleaner interface
• Nutri-Score, NOVA, Eco-Score & nutrition facts in the result
• Many improvements & bug fixes

### 4.0.0 — 2026-06-28

Großes Update! 
• NEU: Etikett-Scan mit KI – fotografiere einfach die Zutatenliste, auch ganz ohne Barcode
• NEU: Eigene Watchlist – eigene Zutaten oder E-Nummern überwachen und gewarnt werden
• NEU: lokales Backup deiner Daten
• Komplett neues, übersichtlicheres Design
• Nutri-Score, NOVA, Eco-Score & Nährwerte im Ergebnis
• Viele Verbesserungen & Fehlerbehebungen

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