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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 15, 2025
  • March 14, 2025

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Scan product barcodes to discover food origins, manufacturing locations, and ingredient sources. Contribute by editing missing information, which is immediately shared with other users. All data is crowd-sourced from Open Food Facts.

Barcode scanning
Product origin information
Ingredient origin details
Crowd-sourced data
User data editing
Real-time updates
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What's New in SCANuck

1.3

March 14, 2025

Added ability to create new products directly from app if not found in the database

User reviews

Has bugs

Doesn’t work. Just opens into a frozen state.

Disappointed

I tested some common grocery items at home. 80% came back as unknown origin. Great idea but not ready for prime time?

Not good

It only seems to have a partial answer for 1/10 things I scan. There’s better apps

Source Info is Hit-and-Miss

It does a good job of scanning the barcode and identifying the item but not the source. I scanned 12 items and it only gave me the source info for 2 of them. If looking for Canadian products it’s probably better just to read the label yourself! 🍁

Needs more data

Of all the things I scanned in my house only five worked correctly and were able to find the product. But still, none of those showed the origin or where the product was made.

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FAQ

What information does SCANuck provide?

SCANuck provides information about the product origin, manufactured location, and ingredient origins for scanned food items. This data is sourced from Open Food Facts.

Can I contribute to SCANuck's data?

Yes, you can edit missing or incorrect information directly within SCANuck. Your changes are immediately shared with all other users of Open Food Facts and related applications.

Is the information in SCANuck always accurate?

All content is crowd-sourced from Open Food Facts, which means it may not always be perfectly accurate. Users are responsible for ensuring the correctness of the information they view and edit.

What devices does SCANuck support?

SCANuck is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is compatible with iOS.

How often is SCANuck updated?

The latest version, 1.3, was released on March 14, 2025. Updates are provided by the developer, Independent Reach, to improve functionality and data.

What is the age rating for SCANuck?

SCANuck has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

Does SCANuck have ads?

No, SCANuck does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.

Is there a cost to use SCANuck?

No, SCANuck is completely free to download and use. There are no charges associated with accessing its features or data.