# SCANuck

> Scan barcodes to find food product origin and ingredient information. (iPhone/iPad app by Independent Reach Software Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanuck/id6741811136 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Independent Reach Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240252036)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 99 MB
- Released: 2025-02-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanuck/id6741811136/reviews.md

## What is SCANuck?

This app was created to assist in finding information about the product origin of your favourite foods. Simply scan the barcode and the app will show you information provided by Open Food Facts regarding manufactured location, product origins, and ingredient origins if available. When information is missing, you can easily edit fields so that anybody who scans that same item in the future will see your updates

All content in this app is sourced from a third party, Open Food Facts. All their information is crowd sourced and may not always be accurate. It is your responsibility to ensure the information is correct. When editing information, your changes are immediately shared with all other users of Open Food Facts and any other apps and software that utilize their API. Please be mindful when editing fields to ensure their accuracy and that no offensive content is included.

## Key features

- Barcode scanning
- Product origin information
- Ingredient origin details
- Crowd-sourced data
- User data editing
- Real-time updates

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanuck/id6741811136/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Has bugs

*2025-03-16, version 1.3*

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

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2025-03-12, version 1.0*

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

### 2/5 — Not good

*2025-03-10, version 1.0*

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

### 3/5 — Source Info is Hit-and-Miss

*2025-03-10, version 1.0*

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! 🍁

### 2/5 — Needs more data

*2025-03-03, version 1.0*

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.

### 5/5 — Works Well

*2025-02-16*

Excellent free app to inform you of a food’s origin. Very useful for people who want to buy more of one country’s foods or avoid another country’s.

## Frequently asked questions about SCANuck

### 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.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.3 — 2025-03-14

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

### 1.0 — 2025-02-15

No release notes.

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