# Vegan Scanner - Cruelty Free — Vegan Check: Scan Ingredients

> Scan product ingredient lists to determine vegan status. (iPhone/iPad app by Kamil Podlasek.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vegan-scanner-cruelty-free/id1608091231 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kamil Podlasek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608091233)
- Category: Lifestyle, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 97 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 69 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-02-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vegan-scanner-cruelty-free/id1608091231/reviews.md

## What is Vegan Scanner?

WhatsVegan helps you find vegan products while shopping, by scanning the product ingredient lists and informing you whether something is vegan or not.

It's pretty simple - you take a photo of a product ingredient list, and we mark the ingredients based on their source, which is plant based or animal based. We also provide a general vegan rating based on all ingredients in a given product. Regardless of whether you're vegan or vegeterian, our food scanner is the best tool to find out which ingredients are suitable for you.

PAID FEATURES:
• Vegan scanner that scans ingredients, not barcodes - all products work
• Use camera directly, or import pictures from gallery
• Descriptions of food ingredients - learn more about the food you eat
• Family sharing - one subscription, multiple users
• Easily share products anywhere

CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
"You are amazing, this has saved me so much time when grocery shopping!"
"It's been a great tool since starting my journey! You take a pic of the nutrition/ingredients, and it'll warn you of anything questionable or not vegan."
"This app has been great for our newly vegan family"
"It really helped me grocery shopping today"
"It's amazing! I'm in love"
"Use a vegan app when you go shopping, I use WhatsVegan"

We're different from other food scanners - they scan barcodes, and we scan ingredients directly, which solves the problem of missing products.

Our food scanner is useful not only for seasoned vegans, but also for people gradually cutting out animal products from their diet, people with dietary restrictions, or for people on vegetarian diet. WhatsVegan, just like HappyCow or Barnivore, is a must-have for everyone trying to reduce animal suffering.

WhatsVegan is your personal shopping assistant. You snap a pic of product ingredients list, and we find the ones that are not vegan. We mark ingredients based on their origin, using rectangles with different colors. Green is vegan, red is not vegan, and orange is possibly vegan - it can come from either animal or plant sources. Based on these marks, we give the whole product a rating based on the origin of the ingredients we find.

To access paid features, consider purchasing WhatsVegan Premium for $3.99/month or $29.99/year. Your payment will be charged to your iTunes account at the time of purchase, or at the end of your 7 day free trial if you choose the yearly plan. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings.

If you’ve previously purchased WhatsVegan Premium, you’ll be able to use the Restore Purchase option in the app to access all features.

Terms of Use: https://www.whatsvegan.app/terms-of-service
Privacy Policy: https://www.whatsvegan.app/privacy-policy

## Key features

- Scan ingredients directly from images
- Mark ingredients as vegan, non-vegan, or possibly vegan
- Provide overall product vegan rating
- Descriptions of food ingredients
- Family sharing for subscriptions
- Share product information easily

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vegan-scanner-cruelty-free/id1608091231/reviews.md

### 1/5 — pay wall

*2025-12-22*

can’t do anything unless u pay. just don’t make the app free if ur gonna do that. so irritating. i cant pay $30 a month for something to check ingredients for me. i rlly wish i can curse u people out. so messed up.

### 5/5 — superb

*2025-11-20*

was very helpful when checking to see if certain products were vegan, rather than looking up ingredients or trying to find the item on the manufacturer’s website. used it on a free trial, and when i forgot to cancel and apple denied a refund, the developer gave me one himself. shoutout kamil 🥹

### 1/5 — Boo subscription!!!

*2025-08-11*

I would have bought this app if it was a one time purchase. Subscription based pay models are the worst.

### 2/5 — Subscription only

*2025-07-03*

Heads up, this is a subscription based product. I would have happily paid a one time cost, I don’t mind paying for a service, but a subscription is not my jam. If there’s ever a one time purchase option I am there!

### 1/5 — Pay Wall Before Trying Product

*2025-04-19*

I wanted to quickly check whether candy was vegan for family friend’s kids. I was immediately hit with a pay way before I even got to utilize this. Please consider the user experience for those who are not vegan but want to support those around them who are- it makes it difficult when products like these ask for money from the get go.

### 5/5 — Nothing like it!

*2022-05-30*

This app is wonderful! Instead of researching each E number or ingredient, which usually takes around 10 minutes per food item, this app flags up anything non-vegan in seconds. It’s been a game changer for me

Would be super cool if it could do more than vegan ingredients :)

## Frequently asked questions about Vegan Scanner

### How does Vegan Scanner work?

Vegan Scanner analyzes photos of product ingredient lists. It marks individual ingredients based on whether they are plant-based, animal-based, or possibly either, and then provides an overall vegan rating for the product.

### Does Vegan Scanner scan barcodes?

No, Vegan Scanner differentiates itself by scanning ingredient lists directly from images, not barcodes. This allows it to work with all products, even those with missing or unreadable barcodes.

### What are the subscription options for Vegan Scanner?

Vegan Scanner offers premium features through subscription plans, including monthly options starting at $3.99 and yearly plans for $29.99. A 7-day free trial is available for the yearly plan.

### Can I use Vegan Scanner on multiple devices?

Yes, the Family Sharing feature allows one subscription to be used by multiple users, making it convenient for households.

### How do I cancel my Vegan Scanner subscription?

You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time through your iTunes account settings. Auto-renewal must be turned off at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends.

### Is Vegan Scanner suitable for beginners?

Yes, the app is useful for seasoned vegans as well as those gradually reducing animal products, people with dietary restrictions, or those following a vegetarian diet.

### What is the age rating for Vegan Scanner?

Vegan Scanner is rated 4+ and is suitable for users of all ages.

### How often is Vegan Scanner updated?

The app was last updated on March 26, 2026, indicating regular updates to improve functionality and features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.55 — 2026-06-04

- Bug fixes

### 1.54 — 2026-04-20

- Bug fixes

### 1.53 — 2026-03-26

- Bug fixes

### 1.52 — 2026-03-23

- Added scans history

### 1.51 — 2025-06-25

- Improved ingredients algorithm

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All apps by Kamil Podlasek: https://appshunter.io/developer/1608091233

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