# Swap Lab — Lower-GI food swaps

> Lower-GI food swaps (iPhone/iPad app by Ryan Hendrix.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swap-lab/id6792051088 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ryan Hendrix](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792051090)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swap-lab/id6792051088/reviews.md

## What is Swap Lab?

Don't count calories. Swap them.

Swap Lab helps you find lower-GI alternatives to the foods you already eat. No calorie counting, no restrictive diets, no giving up the meals you love. Just smarter versions of what's already on your plate.

SCAN YOUR MEAL IN SECONDS  
Snap a photo of your plate and Swap Lab identifies every food on it, each with its own glycemic index rating. Steak, potatoes, carrots, herbs: everything gets scored individually, so you know exactly what's driving the spike.

UNDERSTAND THE WHY  
Every food shows its GI score and glycemic load, with a plain-English explanation of what that means for your blood sugar. You'll learn why sliced potatoes (GI 78) hit fast and hard, and why sweet potatoes (GI 44) treat you better.

FIND SWAPS YOU'LL ACTUALLY ENJOY  
Swap Lab suggests alternatives in two ways:

• Similar taste and texture: swaps that still satisfy the craving. Love mashed potatoes? Cauliflower mash cuts the GI by 81% and keeps the comfort.  
• A different approach: foods that meet the same need in a new way, like cucumbers or a chickpea salad.

DISCOVER SWAPS FROM AROUND THE WORLD  
Explore how other kitchens satisfy the same craving, smarter. Browse lower-GI dishes from Latin American, South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Caribbean, African, and Eastern European cuisines. Lentil curry, quinoa tabouli, and more.

WHY GI MATTERS  
The glycemic index measures how quickly a food raises your blood sugar. High-GI foods cause fast spikes and crashes. Lower-GI foods release energy steadily. Small swaps add up, especially if you're managing diabetes, watching pre-diabetes, or just tired of the 3pm slump.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN  
No account required. No ads. No data selling. Your scans and preferences stay on your device.

Swap Lab is informational only and does not replace medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making major dietary changes.

Eat what you love. Just swap it smarter.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swap Lab Pro | $5.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-08-07

No release notes.

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