# Little Bean: Pregnancy Skin — user reviews > 103 indexed App Store user reviews of Little Bean by Little Bean App LLC, rated 4.90/5 from 1,043 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-bean-pregnancy-skin/id1578243186/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-bean-pregnancy-skin/id1578243186.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 996 · 4★ 18 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 9 · 1★ 18 ## What do users think of Little Bean? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - ⭐ Helpful and informative - 🚀 Quick and easy to use - 👍 Provides peace of mind - 🤰 Essential for pregnancy - 💪 Comprehensive ingredient database **Cons** - 🐛 Inconsistent performance - 🔍 Limited ingredient coverage - 📱 Lack of barcode scanning - 💰 Concerns about recurring charges **Commonly reported bugs** - Scanning issues - not detecting all ingredients - App crashes or freezes during use - Inaccurate risk assessments for certain ingredients **Most requested features** - Add ability to upload or copy/paste ingredient lists - Expand ingredient database to include more products - Implement barcode scanning functionality - Provide clearer information on subscription model ## Newest reviews (15 of 103) ### 4/5 — Works great *2026-03-05* Love how easy it is to check my cosmetics for safe ingredients. Would have given 5 stars if there was an option to switch to “Breastfeeding mode” ### 2/5 — Missing ingredients *2025-04-14, version 1.16.2* I just downloaded and looked at a few of the products I own. The app didn’t have any information on most of the ingredients. These are common brands and products so I’m pretty dissapointed ### 5/5 — Worth the spend for peace of mind *2024-08-04* Just bought, useful app so far. Found out my fave foundation contains retinal, quickly & easily ### 3/5 — Bugs *2024-07-12* The app is good but there are many bugs. When I upload de image, the app don’t take all ingredients than when I take a picture. There is a bus with the Dimethicone ingredient, when the ingredient found is Methicone the app take everything before it to form the word Dimethicone. **Developer response:** Thank you for pointing this out to us! In order to pick up all the potentially harmful ingredients there is a need for a certain allowance of error when taking a picture of the ingredient list. We have now added Methicone as a stop word for Dimethicone so this will no longer happen. We purposefully highlight the ingredients so you can see on the label where this is found. As technology improves we aim to make the app as bug free as possible and truly appreciate this type of user feedback! ### 4/5 — Good, but.. *2024-06-23* I wish the app allowed us to see up to 5-10 of the past searches we’ve made. I was going thru a list of skincare that I needed to look up, and I was losing track of what I had just searched. Also, I do think a scan barcode function would be super helpful to have in a future version of the app! ### 2/5 — Honestly a wast of money *2024-06-10, version 1.15.1* I wish this scanned barcodes (which I thought it did until I purchased and opened it) so I could be confident that it was picking up the ingredients list accurately. The only good thing is that is has a list of high risk, medium risk, and low risk ingredients that you can search through but it doesn’t seem to be a very long list so I’m still left guessing on some things. Don’t waste your money! ### 5/5 — Very helpful app I’m 7 weeks pregnant *2024-05-01, version 1.15.1* I use this app all the time I want to be careful of all the products I use including skincare and body care! This app has been very helpful so much. ### 5/5 — G *2024-04-06* I really love the fact that it’s accurate. At first I googled all the ingredients with one of my moisturizers and it was okay , so I downloaded this app to make sure the other products I used were okay and I also scanned my moisturizer and it was very accurate. Saved me a lot of time. I’m just curious it’s a one time payment? It doesn’t specify if it’s going to be a continuous charge or it’s just a one time payment of 4.99$ **Developer response:** Hi Gabby, Thank you for your nice review. Yes indeed it's just a one time payment you won't be charged again for any subscription. ### 5/5 — Get this app immediately! *2024-04-02, version 1.15.1* Best $4.99 I have spent in a while. After spending days on Google, this is so easy & useful. Download now. ### 5/5 — Pregnancy essential *2024-03-18* The best app to get! I check all beauty and skincare on there. Highly recommend ### 5/5 — This app is so cool. *2024-03-12* I’m currently at 5 weeks and looking through all of my routines to make sure I’m not exposing myself or the baby to anything harmful. This app scans the text on products incredibly well and identifies risky ingredients as low, medium, or high. It’s been a huge blessing because it offers me peace of mind during some pretty nerve-racking times. ### 5/5 — The best app for pregnancy and breastfeeding mamas!! *2024-03-07, version 1.15.1* If you want to check all of your ingredients (for free) and see if they are safe this is for you. I have used this for years and find it so helpful. Just scan the ingredients and let the info pop up! ### 5/5 — Worth the 5 bux! *2024-01-09* I just found out that I was pregnant so I ultimately had to change up my skincare straight away with ingredients that is not harmful for my baby & this app takes away the guesses & the tedious googling of “is (brand) safe for pregnancy?”. With this app makes it so much easier & faster by scanning the ingredients. Mind you some of the vegan products out there actually has one ingredient that’s not safe so I was surprised & lucky I scanned it. Overall, so glad I stumbled to this app & wished I found this app when I had my 1st child 🤍 ### 2/5 — Confusing….. *2024-01-07, version 1.15.0* I tried scanning the ingredient list and it only read fragrance…then I tired to type in a few of the ingredients and neither of them showed up in the data base. Even though one of them is actually highlighted in their photos previewing the app, Butylene Glycol. I have never been more frustrated to find an app that just tells me what is safe and what is not when it comes to skin care for baby and me. I’m upset hahaha ### 5/5 — Def worth the $4, esp if you’re a new mom *2023-12-21, version 1.14* Love this app so far! I’m a little bummed to find almost everything I own has “parfum” / “fragrance” in it. They should be required by law to list what that actually is on all products since some of it is harmful and some of it isn’t. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — not good *2025-11-09, version 1.16.2* camera capture is terrible. one capture it safe all is safe. the second it flags 3 ingredients. ### 1/5 — Scam *2024-12-29, version 1.16.1* Do not purchase this. It’ll continue to charge you almost weekly at different amounts. Still attempting to cancel 😒 ### 1/5 — Didn’t detect aluminium *2024-05-07* The app doesn’t flag aluminium which is high risk for pregnancy. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We understand your concern about aluminum and pregnancy risk. Our app’s ingredient database is built on a careful review of current scientific research. We include ingredients such as Aluminum Chloride, Aluminum Chlorohydrate, and Aluminum Zirconium because there is sufficient evidence indicating potential risk or harm, particularly in sensitive populations like pregnant women. However, not all aluminum salts are created equal—different forms have different properties, uses, and risk levels, and the available research does not support flagging all aluminum compounds as equally hazardous. We continually evaluate and update our database based on the latest scientific evidence to ensure we provide accurate and up-to-date safety information. If new research emerges, we will update our ingredient warnings accordingly. ### 1/5 — No Barcode Scanner *2024-04-10, version 1.15.1* Contrary to what you expect, this app doesn’t contain a barcode scanner. You just take photos of ingredient lists. Absolutely not worth $5. ### 1/5 — Immediately disappointed *2024-04-09, version 1.15.1* Found this app through a website and was hoping it was going to be like EWG where you can search for products. I am looking for new pregnancy safe products online and this has no way to complete that function. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2023-12-09, version 1.14* Nothing happens when I hit the scan button. Garbage app ### 1/5 — Not convenient / informative enough *2023-10-21* Disappointed. It doesn’t seem to have all known things to avoid and the descriptions are pretty light / don’t include sources or additional information. I thought it’d be convenient to be able to scan items, but in reality a lot of items don’t have the ingredients on the bottle. There is a website (not related to this app) that allows you to search a database of products for safety / risks… I’ve found that much more useful and includes trusted certifications / research. **Developer response:** Hello, I'm sorry to hear that you're not satisfied with our app. We put a lot of effort into staying current with the latest research, and our database covers all potentially harmful ingredients, supported by reputable sources. You can locate the sources in the "About" section of our app. Recently, we added a feature allowing you to upload a photo, handy for situations when you don't have the ingredient list on hand or are shopping online. For any additional feedback, feel free to reach out to info@littlebeanapp.com as we are committed to providing the best user experience. ### 1/5 — Scam *2023-05-13* Scam, it can’t scan ingredients like it promises, it just gives a list of risky ingredients to use during pregnancy ### 1/5 — Unreliable *2023-05-13* It seems to deem everything safe. I have separately googled ingredients which the app states as safe and other sites suggest are unsafe. Not sure this is reliable. ### 1/5 — Useless *2023-04-13, version 1.14* You can only scan ingredients lists and the majority of my skincare bottles/jars don’t have the list - that was on the box that’s long gone. Also their list of ingredients is not comprehensive so even if you google an ingredients list, you can’t find the effect of all ingredients. Absolutely don’t waste $4 on this app. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Highly recommended *2026-05-16* Great app and so easy to use ### 5/5 — Simple and effective *2025-12-10, version 1.16.2* This app has given me an incredible peace of mind. Would highly recommend ### 5/5 — So easy and very helpful *2025-09-30* Started using this during my first pregnancy with all the skin care and food I put in my body I was able to eliminate products that is not safe for me and my baby. Not I’m using it as I decided what is safe to use for my son and me as well. ### 5/5 — Must need app while pregnant! *2025-07-22, version 1.16.2* I’ve used this app since 2023 and I am always so pleased every time I use it. I’m a skincare lover, but it so hard to know what’s safe, this takes the guess work out of it and breaks it down in a simple to understand way. ### 5/5 — takes one headache out of pregnancy! *2025-05-29* I looove love love this app. As a mom who is very mindful of toxic products and safety, especially around my babies, this has added another level of peace of mind for me! It’s very user friendly with the ability to either scan a barcode or copy/paste an ingredient list, if you’re shopping for products and want to verify their safety first. Would absolutely recommend for first, second, third etc. time moms-to-be to make your pregnancy a little bit safer and easier! ### 5/5 — This is a life saver! *2025-04-23, version 1.16.2* For someone who is worried about pregnancy safe skincare and makeup, this app actually changed my life for the better. So grateful that this app is taking off so much anxiety for me! ### 5/5 — It was easy to use *2024-12-27* Recommended ### 5/5 — This app has been so helpful *2024-11-19, version 1.16.0* This app helped me to realize majority of my pre-pregnancy skincare was unsuitable during pregnancy! I have been able to find pregnancy safe swaps with ease through the app and I am so happy this app exists! ### 5/5 — Such a great find *2024-09-29, version 1.16.0* Works super well. So happy I found this ### 5/5 — Great App not just for pregnant Women! *2024-08-12* As the husband to my pregnant wife, I use the app when I’m buying products for the family, I have found it greatly useful and surprisingly informative. I now use the app myself when I am shopping for my mens products as I don’t want harmful ingredients either! Great stuff, thank you! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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