# The Food App – Scan and swap — Is it ultra-processed?

> Scan food products for detailed nutritional information, allergens, and processing levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Beneficial Apps AS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-food-app-scan-and-swap/id6499319075 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Beneficial Apps AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615372193)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: British English, Norwegian Bokmål
- Released: 2024-05-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-food-app-scan-and-swap/id6499319075/reviews.md

## What is The Food App?

This is the app for anyone who wants to make more informed choices about the food they eat. The app makes it easy for you if you want to avoid ultra-processed foods or have a food intolerance or allergy. Or if you simply want to know more about what your food contains.

You can do all of this for free and without limits in the app:
- Scan a product and see detailed information about its contents.
- Find out whether the product is ultra-processed or contains allergens you want to avoid.
- Read about all the additives the product contains.
- View detailed ingredient information from the Norwegian Food Composition Table.
- Create a shopping list.
- See the product’s Nutri-Score rating.

With a Plus subscription you can also:
- Search for products and additives.
- Browse categories and discover more products.
- Get swaps tailored to your preferences.
- Set additional preferences for things you want to avoid, such as ingredients and additives.

Terms of use and privacy:
https://www.thefood.app/terms

## Key features

- Scan products for detailed information
- Identify ultra-processed ingredients
- Detect allergens
- View additive details
- Access ingredient data
- Create shopping lists
- See Nutri-Score ratings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Food App Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| The Food App Plus | $22.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-food-app-scan-and-swap/id6499319075/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Ultra processed

*2026-03-22*

Good to know what’s in the food we buy great App

### 1/5 — Needs WiFi

*2026-03-22*

Tried to use in shop but it didn’t work so useless

**Developer response:** Hi! The app requires an internet connection to search our product database, so scanning and searching won’t work offline. We understand that can be frustrating in stores without cellular reception and WiFi, and appreciate your feedback!

### 5/5 — Very good app - everyone should have

*2026-02-25*

Very good app.  My only comments would be to add a way to upload pictures directly and bypass the initial barcode scan.  

I want to use the app to check food details before I buy online (which the app is in theory capable of).  At the moment I have to look products up on my work phone or laptop and then take a picture of that second screen showing the ingredients list and front of product.  It would be a lot easier if you could just upload screenshots and pictures from the phone gallery.

## Frequently asked questions about The Food App

### What can I do with The Food App for free?

For free, you can scan products to see detailed information about their contents, check if they are ultra-processed or contain allergens, read about additives, view ingredient details from the Norwegian Food Composition Table, create a shopping list, and see the product's Nutri-Score rating.

### What features does The Food App Plus subscription offer?

The Plus subscription allows you to search for specific products and additives, browse categories to discover more products, get personalized food swaps, and set additional preferences for ingredients and additives you wish to avoid.

### How much does The Food App Plus subscription cost?

The Food App Plus offers two subscription plans: $2.99 per month or $22.99 per year. Both plans include a 7-day free trial.

### Does The Food App have ads?

No, The Food App does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for the Plus subscription.

### What devices is The Food App compatible with?

The Food App is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is The Food App updated?

The latest version of The Food App is 3.1.5, and it was last updated on June 3, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting the app is actively maintained.

### What is the age rating for The Food App?

The Food App has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children and families interested in food choices.

### Where can I find The Food App's terms of use and privacy policy?

You can find the terms of use and privacy policy for The Food App at https://www.thefood.app/terms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.5 — 2026-06-03

Minor fixes and adjustments.

### 3.1.4 — 2026-05-26

Minor fixes and adjustments.

### 3.1.3 — 2026-04-15

• Improved user experience of lists and product categories
• Improved performance of lists, especially lists with many products
• Other minor improvements and adjustments

### 3.1.1 — 2026-01-27

Fixes an issue where the camera feed on the Scan page would rotate unintentionally.

### 3.1.0 — 2026-01-21

- We’ve improved the scanner! It’s now faster, easier to use, and comes with a fresh new design.
- It’s now easier to get answers for foods that aren’t already in our database.
- Minor improvements and adjustments.

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