ProVegan vs Protein Quality Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ProVegan
This app helps you calculate your ideal daily plant-based protein intake based on your personal metrics. It also provides calorie and protein values for common vegan food sources and includes a basal metabolic rate (BMR) calculator.
- Scientifically calculated daily protein intake
- Calorie values of plant-based sources
- Protein values of plant-based sources
- BMR Calculator
- Personalized protein recommendations
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The ProVegan protein calculator will help you eat the right amount of protein for your age, gender, weight and level of activity. - Want to find out how much plant based protein to eat and what are the best vegan sources? - Are you tracking your protein intake for muscle gains and don’t know how to meet your protein targets? - Do you think you might be easting too much protein? - Do you want to try being vegan but are confused about different sources of protein and their calorie content? - Do you want to become a Vegan Pro? App Features: + scientifically calculated daily protein intake + calorie values + protein values of common plant based sources + BMR Calculator * Please note the values are calculated based on the Harris–Benedict equations but are meant as a guide only as part of a balanced vegan diet.
Protein Quality Scanner
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How much of your protein actually counts? Not all protein is equal. The label says "30 g protein" — but your body can often put only a fraction of it toward building muscle. The rest isn't absorbed, or it's simply burned for energy. Protein Quality Scanner shows you in seconds how much actually builds muscle — and how to fix the weak spots by combining the right foods. Scan a barcode, photograph the ingredient list, or search the built-in database. The app reads the amino-acid makeup and digestibility of every protein source inside and turns it into one Effective Protein Score from 0 to 100 — telling you how much of that protein actually goes toward muscle. NEW: PROTEIN POWDER SCANNER Scan the barcode of any protein powder or photograph its label, and get a score out of 10 checks: • Protein content — how much of each scoop is actually protein • Usable protein — whether it's a complete protein that builds muscle • Leucine per serving — the amino acid that kicks off muscle building • Honest label — does the protein claim add up, and are the amino acids printed? • Low sugar Added creatine, taurine or free amino acids count toward the protein figure on the label. The scanner takes them out, so you see the protein you're really paying for. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Most apps just add up grams of protein. This one counts only the grams that actually build muscle. The score is built on the established DIAAS and PDCAAS standards, weighted for a single goal: building and keeping muscle. It comes down to how well your body digests the protein and whether all the essential amino acids are there in the right ratio. If some fall short, the app tells you exactly which foods to pair it with to close the gap. HOWEVER YOU EAT, IT MAKES YOUR PROTEIN WORK HARDER Animal sources like whey, milk and eggs already bring a balanced amino-acid profile. Single plant proteins — rice, hemp, almond — often score lower on their own. That's no problem: usually just one amino acid is missing, and the right pairing fills it. The app shows you how to combine sources so the whole meal is balanced and your protein actually builds muscle — omnivore, vegetarian or vegan. WHO IT'S FOR For anyone in the gym who doesn't just want to eat plenty of protein, but actually turn it into muscle. For vegans and vegetarians hunting for complete protein combinations. For anyone after the real benefits of a high-protein diet. For anyone choosing between protein powders. And for everyone fed up with empty "high protein" claims. FEATURES • Protein Powder Scanner — 10 checks for any tub • Effective Protein Score (0–100) — how many grams are actually usable for muscle • Every protein source detected, with its quality • Full essential-amino-acid breakdown that pinpoints the weak link • Concrete tips on what to pair weak sources with • Track your daily intake — goal ring, meals, streak • Build a meal and watch the score climb in real time • 3M+ products via Open Food Facts • Free, ad-supported • No account needed — your data stays on your device THE SHORT VERSION Your muscles need every essential amino acid in the right ratio. If one runs short, it caps the rest — the others can't be used effectively either. Cheap fillers like collagen put "protein" on the label but do little for muscle. The app does the math for you, so you never spend money on protein that won't build muscle. Stop falling for empty "high protein" claims. Start scanning. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://peridot-muscari-287.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-Protein-Quality-Scanner-2fac470a77ab810db289ea1babc35c97
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProVegan at none against Protein Quality Scanner's 4. ProVegan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 26.2). Protein Quality Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Protein Quality Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. ProVegan asks for nothing beyond the download.
ProVegan ships an update every 3 weeks, Protein Quality Scanner every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ProVegan | Protein Quality Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Biotelligent Ltd | Kevin Kessler |
In-app purchases
ProVegan
No in-app purchases
Protein Quality Scanner
- Pro Monthly$2.491 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Pro Yearly – First-Year Offer1 Year trial$19.991 Year
- Premium+ Lifetime$29.99
Questions
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