# Sift Food Labels: Scanner — Know What’s In Your Food

> Scans food barcodes to simplify ingredient labels and assess food quality. (iPhone/iPad app by Digital Hearts Collective LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sift-food-labels-scanner/id1142355834 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Digital Hearts Collective LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142355833)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.73/5 from 1,846 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 113 MB
- Released: 2016-09-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sift-food-labels-scanner/id1142355834/reviews.md

## What is Sift Food Labels?

Sift Food Labels breaks down complicated ingredient labels so you know what’s in your food. Simply scan the barcode of any food product and Sift will provide a Food Score based on quality of ingredients, translate ingredients into easy-to-understand terms, and flag any ingredients that are banned in other countries or pose a risk to your health. 5 scans FREE per month! 

Upgrade to Sift+ for unlimited scans and support for ingredient based elimination diets - 30 Whole Days, AIP, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low FODMAP, Nightshades, No Added Sugar, Paleo, Soy Free, and Vegan. When unlocked, Sift will also tell you whether the product is compliant with your dietary needs.

We have made it our mission to provide you with transparent information around food ingredients. Why?
- Food labels are complicated and often designed to trick you. 
- Over 9,000 chemicals are used in our food system.
- There are nearly 100 different words used for sugar on our food labels.
- 80% of the foods in your pantry are likely to contain ingredients banned in other countries due to the serious health risks they pose.

SIFT+ SUBSCRIPTION PLAN:

• Unlocks unlimited scans + all diets for compliancy 

• Monthly Subscription ($6.99/Month): 1 month of unlimited product scans and compliancy for all diets for $6.99 per month. Payment for this plan will be charged to your iTunes Account. The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.

• Yearly Subscription ($39.99/Year): 1 year of unlimited product scans and compliancy for all diets for $39.99 per year.  Payment for this plan will be charged to your iTunes Account. The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.

By completing your purchase, you certify that you understand and agree to the Terms of Service (https://siftfoodlabels.com/terms-and-conditions) and Privacy Policy (https://siftfoodlabels.com/privacy). Auto-renewal may be turned off in your Account Setting in iTunes after purchase. A user that cancels during a subscription period will not be charged for the next renewal period.

## Key features

- Barcode scanning for food products
- Ingredient label breakdown
- Food quality scoring
- Identification of banned/risky ingredients
- Support for elimination diets
- Dietary compliancy checks

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dairy Free Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Fodmap | $6.99 | per month |
| Gluten free monthly diet | $6.99 | per month |
| Vegan diet | $6.99 | per month |
| 30 Whole Days Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Gluten free annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Soy free diet | $6.99 | per month |
| All diets, annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Sift+ : Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Sift+ : Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whole Foods | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Sift Food Labels?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🤩 Helpful for dietary restrictions
- 🔍 Provides detailed ingredient information
- 🛒 Useful for making healthier choices
- 🤓 Empowering for users with allergies

**Cons**

- 🤔 Limited database of products
- 💰 Paywall for certain diet restrictions
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🤯 Confusing onboarding and subscription model

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes during initial setup
- Scans not working consistently
- Login and account issues
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Add more diet options (e.g., low histamine, corn elimination)
- Ability to search for foods by name, not just scan
- Provide more detailed information on non-compliant ingredients
- Improve stability and reduce crashes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 60)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sift-food-labels-scanner/id1142355834/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Deceptive

*2024-10-05, version 6.1.0*

App is presented as free. It requires you to create an account (sharing your personal info) BEFORE you learn that only the first 5 scans are free and then you have to “upgrade”

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2024-09-01, version 6.0.2*

It says ready to scan, but doesn’t give me the option to scan

### 1/5 — Onboarding is a hot mess

*2024-07-13, version 6.0.2*

Leaders, the Onboarding abandonment rate has to be job one.

### 1/5 — Abandoned Ambitious and Brilliant App 😟

*2024-06-09, version 6.0.2*

Did the developer sell-out to the Soylent Green Globalists?

### 1/5 — Not useful unless you pay

*2024-05-27, version 6.0.2*

This app only gives you 5 free scans a month, and sometimes takes multiple scans for one item. 

I would go with the Bobby approved app instead, unlimited free scans.

### 1/5 — Froze just after install

*2024-05-10, version 6.0.2*

Installed the app, said I wanted to use as a guest, said I was “all set” but the screen was frozen.  Deleted app and reinstalled and it goes right back to the frozen screen.  Unusable.

### 5/5 — S.I.F.T. is amazing!!!

*2023-11-27*

It helps me make informed choices when shopping. I can select the healthiest options. Ingredients seem to be getting even worse!!

**Developer response:** Hi - Thank you so much for the review! We're all about empowering shoppers with the information they deserve and are glad that you're finding the information helpful.

### 1/5 — App freezes when I first sign up

*2023-11-21*

I went through the process of downloading app, signing up and verifying email. The app says I’m all set but is frozen and greyed out. I can click on the terms of service and that takes me to another page with the terms of service, so it’s not completely frozen.  It just won’t allow me to start using app.

### 1/5 — Irritating

*2023-01-30, version 6.0.0*

I read in the plan information that there was a 3day free trial. I subscribed to the year plan to try it out and have access to the diets. It charged at the moment I subscribed. This is only a barcode app. I thought for sure I would be able to search the database. 

I would really appreciate a refund.

### 5/5 — I love it

*2022-09-30, version 5.97.7*

They make it so easy to use!

## Frequently asked questions about Sift Food Labels

### What does Sift Food Labels do?

This app helps you understand what's in your food by scanning product barcodes. It breaks down complicated ingredient lists into easy-to-understand terms, provides a Food Score based on ingredient quality, and flags ingredients that are banned in other countries or may pose health risks.

### What are the key features of Sift Food Labels?

Key features include scanning barcodes to analyze food products, translating complex ingredient lists, assigning a Food Score, identifying potentially harmful or internationally banned ingredients, and offering support for various elimination diets with a premium subscription.

### How much does Sift Food Labels cost?

The app offers 5 free scans per month. For unlimited scans and support for specific dietary needs, users can subscribe to Sift+ on a monthly ($6.99/month) or yearly ($39.99/year) basis. These subscriptions are managed through iTunes.

### What diets are supported by Sift+?

Sift+ supports a wide range of elimination diets, including 30 Whole Days, AIP, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low FODMAP, Nightshades, No Added Sugar, Paleo, Soy Free, and Vegan. When unlocked, the app can also check product compliance with your chosen dietary needs.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is beneficial for anyone concerned about the ingredients in their food, including those with allergies, dietary restrictions, or a general interest in health and transparency. It's particularly useful for individuals following specific diets or wanting to avoid certain food additives.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.1.0 — 2024-09-10

- Removed Facebook login. If you were using this login method, please restore your password using your Facebook's email and continue using email password login.
- Better visibility for terms and conditions checkbox
- Components update

### 6.0.2 — 2023-03-28

- Fix scroll on Sift Plus plans page

### 6.0.1 — 2023-02-27

- Fixed bug restoring purchased Sift+ subscription

### 6.0.0 — 2022-12-27

Introducing Sift + which unlocks unlimited monthly scans and diets compliancy for all diets - 30 Whole Days, AIP, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low FODMAP, Nightshades, No Added Sugar, Paleo, Soy Free, and Vegan. Monthly 5 scan limit for non-subscribers.

### 5.97.8 — 2022-11-22

- History is now saved in the cloud
- Bug fixing

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