# Peelback: Ingredient Scanner — Scan Labels. No Barcode.

> AI-powered ingredient scanner for health scores, allergens, and banned substances. (iPhone/iPad app by Herbert Hunt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peelback-ingredient-scanner/id6760148953 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Herbert Hunt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872212139)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peelback-ingredient-scanner/id6760148953/reviews.md

## What is Peelback?

Point your camera at any ingredient list: food, menus, skincare, supplements, or handwritten labels. Peelback reads every ingredient, scores it 0-100, flags what's banned in other countries, and checks it against your allergens. No barcode required.

WHY PEELBACK IS DIFFERENT

Unlike barcode scanners, Peelback uses AI vision to read any ingredient list from any surface. A restaurant menu. A farmer's market sign. An imported product. A supplement bottle. If it has ingredients, Peelback can read it.

See which ingredients are banned or require warning labels in the EU, UK, Canada, Japan, and other countries, with the specific reason why.

EVIDENCE-BASED RATINGS

Tired of scanners saying "avoid this" without explaining why? Tap any ingredient to see its Evidence Report: the concern explained, evidence quality (Strong, Moderate, or Preliminary), and where it's approved, restricted, or banned worldwide. No fearmongering, just science.

PERSONALIZED FOR YOU

Set up your profile with allergens and dietary preferences. Peelback tells you what matters for YOU. If you're allergic to peanuts, it flags them instantly, even when buried in a long ingredient list.

FAMILY SAFETY CHECK

Create profiles for each family member with their unique allergens and dietary needs. Scan once and see safety for everyone at a glance. No need to switch profiles or scan multiple times.

HEALTH SCORES

Get a 0-100 score broken down into three pillars: Nutritional Quality, Additives Risk, and Processing Level. See exactly why a product scored the way it did, including when scores are capped due to harmful additives.

HEALTHIER ALTERNATIVES

Scan something unhealthy and compare it side-by-side with alternatives. See score differences, ingredient counts, and key changes highlighted. Real product suggestions, not "eat an apple instead."

CONTAMINANT WARNINGS

Peelback goes beyond the ingredient list. Where research exists, we flag concerns like glyphosate in non-organic grains, heavy metals in certain foods, and contaminants that don't appear on labels.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Point your camera at any ingredient list or search by name
2. Peelback reads and identifies every ingredient
3. Get an instant health score with detailed breakdown
4. Tap any ingredient for the full Evidence Report

WHAT YOU CAN SCAN

- Food, beverages, protein bars and powders
- Restaurant menus with listed ingredients
- Skincare, cosmetics, and personal care
- Vitamins, supplements, and baby food
- Household products and handwritten labels

FREE FEATURES

- 5 scans per day with full analysis
- Product search by name
- 0-100 health scores with breakdowns
- Evidence Reports with regulatory data
- Contaminant warnings
- Allergen and dietary profile
- Scan history and photo upload

PEELBACK PRO ($4.99/month, $29.99/year, or $49.99 lifetime)

- Unlimited scans
- Family profiles with Family Safety Check
- Medication interaction alerts
- Shareable scan cards

No brand sponsorships. Your data stays on your device.

Download free. Your first 5 scans are on us.

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

Peelback Pro unlocks unlimited scans, family profiles, medication interaction alerts, and shareable scan cards. Monthly and yearly plans auto-renew unless canceled 24 hours before the current period ends. Lifetime is a one-time purchase with no recurring charges. Payment charged to your Apple ID at purchase. Manage subscriptions in Apple ID settings.

Peelback Pro: $4.99/month, $29.99/year, or $49.99 lifetime

Privacy Policy: https://peelback.net/privacy
Terms of Service: https://peelback.net/terms

## Key features

- AI ingredient list scanning
- 0-100 health scores
- Evidence-based ingredient reports
- Personalized allergen flagging
- Family safety profiles
- Contaminant warnings
- Healthier alternative suggestions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peelback Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Peelback Pro | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peelback Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peelback-ingredient-scanner/id6760148953/reviews.md

### 5/5 — wow

*2026-03-13*

not having to scan a barcode is awesome, literally just scan the front of a package and it pulls up a score. what a gamechanger.

### 5/5 — GREAT APP!!!!

*2026-03-13*

With foods being borderline poisonous in this day and age apps like these are an absolute lifesaver! Easy to navigate and sleek highly recommend!!

## Frequently asked questions about Peelback

### What can Peelback scan?

Peelback can scan ingredient lists from food, beverages, protein bars, restaurant menus, skincare, cosmetics, personal care items, vitamins, supplements, baby food, household products, and even handwritten labels.

### How does Peelback determine health scores?

Peelback provides a 0-100 health score broken down into Nutritional Quality, Additives Risk, and Processing Level. Scores are capped due to harmful additives, and you can see the exact reasons for a product's score.

### Does Peelback require a barcode?

No, Peelback does not require a barcode. It uses AI vision to read ingredient lists directly from any surface, including menus and handwritten notes.

### Can Peelback scan for multiple family members?

Yes, Peelback Pro offers Family Safety Check, allowing you to create profiles for each family member with their unique allergens and dietary needs for a comprehensive safety overview.

### What information is available in an Evidence Report?

Evidence Reports explain concerns about an ingredient, its evidence quality (Strong, Moderate, or Preliminary), and its regulatory status (approved, restricted, or banned) worldwide. This is based on science, not fearmongering.

### What are the limitations of the free version of Peelback?

The free version of Peelback allows for 5 scans per day with full analysis, product search by name, health scores, evidence reports, contaminant warnings, and allergen/dietary profiles.

### How much does Peelback Pro cost?

Peelback Pro is available for $4.99 per month, $29.99 per year, or a lifetime purchase of $49.99. This unlocks unlimited scans and additional features like family profiles.

### Is Peelback safe for children?

Peelback has an age rating of 12+. It can be used to scan baby food and create family profiles with specific dietary needs, making it a tool for ensuring product safety for all ages.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-03-28

- Scans are now up to 3x faster
- Tap to focus, pinch to zoom on the camera
- Cleaner scanner view; less clutter, more clarity
- Lifetime Pro option now available ($59.99, one-time purchase)
- Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2026-03-17

- Lifetime Pro option now available ($49.99, one-time purchase)
- Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2026-03-13

No release notes.

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