# Yuka - Food & Cosmetic Scanner — Check What's in Your Products

> Scan products for health impact analysis and healthier alternatives. (iPhone/iPad app by Yuca.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yuka-food-and-cosmetic-scanner/id1092799236 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yuca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460679283)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 97,913 App Store ratings · 2,773 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 205 MB
- Languages: British English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2017-01-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yuka-food-and-cosmetic-scanner/id1092799236/reviews.md

## What is Yuka?

◆ 85 MILLION USERS ◆

Yuka is a free mobile app that allows you to scan the barcodes of food and personal care products and instantly see their impact on your health. A rating and detailed information help you understand the analysis of each product.

When a product has a negative impact on your health, Yuka also recommends similar but healthier alternative products.

◆ A 100% INDEPENDENT PROJECT ◆

Yuka is a 100% independent project : product reviews and recommendations of healthier alternatives are done in an objective way. No brand or manufacturer can influence them in one way or another. Furthermore, there is no in-app advertising. You can access detailed information on our business model on our website (www.yuka.io).

◆ 6 MILLION REFERENCED PRODUCTS ◆

Yuka established a database that contains 4 million food products and 2 million cosmetic products.

Each food product is evaluated according to 3 objective criteria: nutritional quality, presence of additives and organic aspect of the product.

The method to analyse cosmetic products is based on the analysis of all the ingredients of the product. Each ingredient is assigned a risk level according to the latest scientific data.

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Terms of use: https://yuka-app.helpdocs.io/l/en/article/2a12869y56

## Key features

- Barcode scanning for food and personal care products
- Instant health impact assessment
- Detailed product analysis and ratings
- Recommendations for healthier alternatives
- Extensive database of food and cosmetic products
- Objective, independent reviews

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Member | $15.00 | per year |
| Premium Member | $10.00 | per year |
| Premium Member | $20.00 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #5 in Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)
- #27 in Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

## What do users think of Yuka?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Extremely informative and helpful
- 💡 Provides healthy alternatives
- 🔒 Independent and unbiased
- 👍 Saves time reading labels
- 👍 Convenient for shopping

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent ratings for same products
- 🔍 Lacks detailed ingredient information
- 💡 Needs better alternative recommendations
- 🔍 Struggles with small barcodes or unlisted products

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Some product images do not load correctly
- Offline mode has limited functionality

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to search by ingredient
- Integrate online shopping links for recommended products
- Provide more detailed explanations for ratings
- Allow users to submit ingredient updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 2,773)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yuka-food-and-cosmetic-scanner/id1092799236/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Spreading misinformation causing people to fear completely fine foods.

*2026-08-21, version 5.3*

It literally links to studies that disprove their claims that some additives are 'high-risk'. They're using scientific studies to claim the exact opposite of what the studies say — 'possibly carcinogenic' additives link to studies that say outright that the substance has no link to cancer. I beg everybody to do their own research and learn what is actually high-risk and what isn't.

### 5/5 — Love how detailed and autistic this app is

*2026-08-21, version 5.3*

I love how in depth and straightforward the app is in all of the detail for the products. Scans quick and is perfect for in-person shopping. Nothing about Yuka is slow or painful to use. The UI design is also great. I also like the app Buy’r and I use both because each one is useful in its detail orientation and unique but insightful design. Truly designed by humans with humans in mind, which feels rare these days shockingly.

### 5/5 — great, highly recommend

*2026-08-21, version 5.3*

i believe that this app is pretty accurate, i don’t use it a lot but for anyone who needs to know stuff about their food intake and healthiness, i would recommend this app.

### 5/5 — Amazing App and Team!

*2026-08-21, version 5.3*

My husband and I LOVE this app 🙌🏻 We went through all of the products we typically buy and used this app to find better alternatives for our family - it is awesome (and so informative)!! We haven’t found a single product that wasn’t already on this app with extensive research and details to make an informed decision!

I recommend Yuka to all parents who want to make cleaner choices for their families without having to invest in HOURS of research!

Keep doing what you’re doing, Yuka Team!!

### 5/5 — I wouldn’t get through a day without this app

*2026-08-21, version 5.3*

I recommend this app to absolutely everyone, it has been a lifesaver for me in the minefield of additives that are allowed to be put in our cosmetics and food, I managed to drop 1 stone, clear up my eczema and sleep better all down to this app helping me make the right choices of what I eat and use on my skin

### 2/5 — Pas fiable pour cosmétique

*2026-08-21, version 5.3*

Dommage que ce n’est pas fiable pour le cosmétique…

### 5/5 — I love this app

*2026-08-21, version 5.3*

I have been using this app for the past three years, and it has helped me choose healthier beauty products and food, and avoid bad additives and chemicals. With so many terrible stuff allowed to be sold to us, I love having an app tell me simply what sketchy stuff is in it and why I should avoid it.

### 5/5 — Just brilliant if you are looking for the healthiest option

*2026-08-20, version 5.3*

I’ve used the free app for a couple of years but the premium version which is a snip at £15 per year is transformative. Shopping for the healthiest version of a product is so much easier now. I just love love love this app.

### 4/5 — Great App!

*2026-08-20, version 5.3*

I think this app has been extremely helpful in finding healthier swaps for any food that I currently have in my fridge or pantry.

### 5/5 — A vital app

*2026-08-20, version 5.3*

This could be one of the best apps available. It should come pre-installed on phones. Thank you to Julie and the team

## Frequently asked questions about Yuka

### What does the Yuka app do?

Yuka is a mobile application that allows users to scan the barcodes of food and personal care products. Upon scanning, it provides an instant assessment of the product's impact on health, including a rating and detailed information based on objective criteria.

### How are products analyzed by Yuka?

Food products are evaluated based on their nutritional quality, the presence of additives, and their organic aspect. Cosmetic products are analyzed by assessing each ingredient and assigning a risk level based on the latest scientific data.

### Does Yuka recommend healthier alternatives?

Yes, when a product is found to have a negative impact on health, Yuka suggests similar products that are considered healthier. These recommendations are objective and not influenced by any brands or manufacturers.

### Is Yuka a free app?

Yuka is a free mobile app. While the core functionality of scanning and analysis is free, the application does have in-app purchases available.

### What kind of products can I scan with Yuka?

Yuka has a large database that includes approximately 4 million food products and 2 million cosmetic products. You can scan the barcodes of a wide variety of everyday food items and personal care items.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.3 — 2026-08-13

New Liquid Glass design.
Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 5.2 — 2026-07-07

New Liquid Glass design.
Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 5.1 — 2026-07-02

New Liquid Glass design.
Bug fixes and improvements.

### 5.0 — 2026-06-22

New Liquid Glass design.
Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 4.83 — 2026-03-30

Bug fixes & performance improvements.

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