# The Gluten Free Scanner Full — Healthy diet, food tracker GF

> Scan barcodes to find gluten-free food products and ingredients. (iPhone/iPad app by Lluis Guiu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gluten-free-scanner-full/id968276039 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lluis Guiu](https://appshunter.io/developer/933315895)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Food & Drink
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 144 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-03-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gluten-free-scanner-full/id968276039/reviews.md

## What is The Gluten Free Scanner Full?

*** FULL VERSION FEATURES:
· SEARCH by Product Name, Brand or Category , over 500,000 products (80,000 GLUTEN-FREE)

· The “DISCOVER GLUTEN FREE” option is a great way to discover your new gluten free favorites!

· DINING CARD / TRAVEL CARDS, to eat safely in restaurants domestically and abroad

· SEARCHABLE LIST OF SAFE/UNSAFE INGREDIENTS (for shopping, cooking, restaurants)

· UNLIMITED SCANS

#1 GLUTEN FREE APP on the USA App Store

Enjoy the Gluten Free living with the best app. It works simply and fast, using your iPhone camera to scan the barcodes of the products you buy. We maintain up-to-date the largest database of food and drink products of the US, to detect the presence of gluten. Over 500,000+ products and growing.

Our team of registered nutritionists and researchers take care of the accuracy of the database.

** USER REVIEWS **

- Deborah Hurd: "A family member was recently diagnosed with celiac disease and this app has been a life saver"
- Elisabeth Kendall: "The best app I found for GF. Super handy when shopping!"
- John Humeniuk: "Simple to use and extremely helpful. I used this app to check on products as we grocery shopped and found it to be an invaluable resource"

Every scan will be analyzed on four levels, to provide greater information and protection. This enables you to make a more informed decision as to whether or not to try the product.

This enables you to make a more informed decision as to whether or not to try the product.

We have plans for new features in the future and always welcome your suggestions.

http://scanglutenfree.com

Note: The Gluten Free Scanner only works in the US. Terms of use: http://scanglutenfree.com/eula

## Key features

- Barcode scanning for gluten detection
- Product search by name, brand, category
- Discover new gluten-free products
- Dining and travel cards for safe eating
- Searchable safe/unsafe ingredient lists
- Unlimited scans

## Chart rankings

- #72 in Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

## What do users think of The Gluten Free Scanner Full?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient barcode scanning
- 📱 Easy-to-use interface and intuitive navigation
- 💾 Extensive database of food products
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase (no recurring fees)
- ✅ Clear gluten-free/contains gluten indicators
- 🏪 Saves significant time during grocery shopping
- 🎯 Helpful for newly diagnosed celiac patients
- 🔍 Comprehensive ingredient information
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Useful for family members helping celiacs
- 📊 Restaurant and travel card features
- 💬 Responsive developer feedback system

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent 'no internet connection' errors
- ❌ Many common products missing from database
- 🔄 App crashes and white screen freezes
- 📊 Inconsistent scanning results across devices
- ⚠️ Outdated database not regularly updated
- 🤔 Ambiguous 'may contain gluten' results
- 🔙 Poor navigation (back button resets to top)
- 📱 Platform-specific issues (iPhone vs Android)
- ❓ Lack of transparency on gluten determination criteria
- 🚫 No user submission feature for missing products
- 🎯 Inaccurate product matching (wrong flavors/variants)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- No internet connection error appears despite active connection
- White screen after scanning requiring app restart
- Scanner not recognizing common brand products
- Barcode scanning fails intermittently
- App crashes during search functionality
- Back button navigation resets to top of list
- Inconsistent results between free and paid versions
- Product misidentification (wrong flavors/variants)
- Search ingredients feature broken or non-functional
- Platform-specific crashes (particularly iPhone)
- Freezing and glitching during use

**Most requested features**

- User submission system for missing products
- Voting/comments system for product information sharing
- Favorites list functionality
- Personalized allergen filtering beyond gluten
- Integration with Control Center (iOS)
- Shortcuts app support
- Product photos of ingredient lists
- Restaurant and fast-food menu integration
- Manufacturer contact information
- Improved back button navigation
- Dairy checking feature
- Trader Joe's product database expansion

## Recent user reviews (10 of 81)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gluten-free-scanner-full/id968276039/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not updated.

*2025-09-21, version 1.3.30*

Database hasn’t been updated in quite some time since I purchased this several years ago, even if it says the app itself has been updated.

### 5/5 — Great App!! Perfect

*2025-05-04, version 1.3.30*

It’s a great app that is way faster than others available and it’s way less money without the recurring fees of the others, the developer cares and builds a great solution! Hopefully soon he will build an add on for dairy checking as well!!!

### 1/5 — Poor

*2024-02-03, version 1.3.30*

I just purchased today and walked through my kitchen and the first five items I scanned it didn’t recognize. Poor app. Wish I could get my money back.

### 3/5 — Not found!

*2024-01-25, version 1.3.30*

I use to use this app all the time but now it’s like every time I try to use it, it can’t find what I’m scanning. I was actually getting on to see if it needed to be updated (it doesn’t, updated last week) because I scanned a sauce that has been in my pantry for months, so it’s not even new and it couldn’t find it.

### 4/5 — Essential resource, room for improvement

*2023-11-24, version 1.3.20*

This app is such a vital tool for a Celiac, and especially for my non-Celiac family members who understand less about how to read food labels and find food that is safe for me to eat. When they can scan a food label and get a clear GLUTEN FREE or CONTAINS GLUTEN label, that is very helpful. 

Most of the time, you get a more ambiguous “No gluten-containing ingredients” which then requires the research rabbit hole us Celiacs are all familiar with. I know it must be really hard to add in manufacturer info beyond the ingredient list and certification status of many thousands of products. One feature idea is to add a voting system or comments on individual products so celiacs can easily share notes such as “I called the manufacturer and they told me x,y,z” or “this brand is generally safe” etc. This would be hugely helpful, since the users of this app have to do tons of research on everything we eat anyway, and it would be helpful to scan a barcode and if it isn’t a clear GF or non-GF, to benefit from the research other celiacs have done. Could partner with celiac.com, which is where a lot of this research is disseminated. 

Another suggestion for iOS: integration with the Control Center so you can call up the scanner as easily as the phone’s flashlight or camera. Also, adding Shortcuts capabilities so app users can improve access and usability on their own devices. Generally, the app could use some improvement on its user interface and navigation. Like I said, it’s an invaluable resource, but I’d love to see it making incremental improvements to its database and usability. I really hope this happens! 

Anyway, thank you for doing this work, I am so grateful.

### 2/5 — Was great but lacks new SKU’s

*2023-09-13, version 1.3.20*

App was great but doesn’t seem to be updated for many current SKU’s. Constantly getting “Barcode number not found” for common products.

### 1/5 — Database missing too many things

*2023-08-13, version 1.3.20*

As a newly diagnosed Celiac patient, I am looking for an app that I can quickly scan items while shopping. I don’t want to spend all day at the store reading every label, I just want a quick yes or no. 

This could be a good app, but so many common items are missing from the database. I could understand store brand products missing, but Ruffles chips and Ben’s rice? These are national brands!

### 3/5 — Love it when it works

*2023-03-20, version 1.3.11*

It work’s on some barcodes but there is multiple I’ve scanned and it doesn’t have any information on it, but works great when it is a good on the app.

### 3/5 — It’s okay

*2022-03-29, version 1.2.41*

It’s nice to look up stuff to see if it’s gluten free or not but I’m mad I paid for an app for it to constantly glitch/freeze

### 1/5 — Gf

*2021-03-30, version 1.2.41*

Does not tell if gluten free

## Frequently asked questions about The Gluten Free Scanner Full

### What does The Gluten Free Scanner Full do?

This app allows you to scan product barcodes using your iPhone camera to quickly determine if a food or drink product contains gluten. It provides detailed analysis of each scan and helps you discover new gluten-free options.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include scanning barcodes for gluten detection, searching over 500,000 products, discovering new GF favorites, using dining and travel cards for safe eating out, and accessing a searchable list of safe/unsafe ingredients. It also offers unlimited scans.

### How much does The Gluten Free Scanner Full cost?

Based on the provided information, this app is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### Is this app compatible with my device and region?

The app works by scanning product barcodes and maintains a database for the US market. Therefore, it is designed to function within the United States. Compatibility with specific iPhone models is generally expected for apps of this nature.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is highly beneficial for individuals with celiac disease, gluten sensitivities, or those who choose a gluten-free lifestyle. It's also useful for anyone who wants to make more informed decisions about the food they consume, especially when grocery shopping or dining out in the US.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.30 — 2024-01-18

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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### 1.3.20 — 2023-03-28

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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### 1.3.11 — 2022-08-18

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Please take a minute to leave a nice review in the App Store: it really helps.

### 1.3.10 — 2022-04-11

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Please take a minute to leave a nice review in the App Store: it really helps.

### 1.2.41 — 2021-03-01

- Bug fixes and performance improvements
- Improved user experience when you come back to the lists
- New section "My Likes" to add your favorite items
- Share if a product is Gluten Free or not. After getting the message, the person who receives it can check the info off-line
- Better adaptation to the new iPhone screens
- Through Settings, now is possible to set up the app to open with Scan directly

Please take a minute to leave a nice review in the App Store: it really helps.

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