Sprout: Truth Scanner
Know Who Owns Your Food
About
Scan grocery barcodes to reveal the parent corporation behind brands and their transparency score. Get ingredient alerts and discover trusted alternatives to make informed purchasing decisions.
What's New in Sprout
1.0.1
August 20, 2026
Scanning now shows live progress while we research a brand, so you can see the work happening instead of staring at a still screen. Plus small fixes and polish throughout.
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FAQ
What is Sprout?
Sprout is a food and drink app that allows you to scan grocery barcodes to discover the parent corporation behind the brand, view a transparency score, and check ingredient lists. It helps you make more informed purchasing decisions.
How does Sprout's transparency score work?
Every product scanned in Sprout receives a clear 0-100 transparency score. This score is based on an honest explanation of the reasoning behind it, and no brand can pay to change their score. The app prioritizes shoppers over brands.
Can Sprout help me find alternatives to products?
Yes, if you don't like what you find in Sprout, you can explore trustworthy alternatives ranked by category. This feature allows you to easily swap out a product without spending extra time in the grocery aisle.
Does Sprout have ads?
Yes, Sprout contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, advertisements are part of the user experience.
What devices is Sprout available on?
Sprout is currently supported on iPhone devices. The app is designed for iOS users.
How often is Sprout updated?
Sprout was last updated on August 10, 2026, with version 1.0.0. New or unresearched products receive live server-side research to ensure up-to-date information.
Is Sprout suitable for children?
Sprout has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for children. The app's focus on food transparency and ingredients is generally appropriate for this age group.
What are the subscription details for Sprout?
Sprout membership is an annual subscription. The app is built with the principle that shoppers come first, always.