E vs Nime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
E
This app provides information on the health risks associated with food additives based on independent scientific research. It helps users quickly identify potentially harmful ingredients listed on food packaging, with clear risk indicators.
- Full list of E-numbers
- Search by number or name
- Risk indicators (green, orange, red)
- Detailed information on additives
- Offline functionality
- Based on independent research
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De app E-nummers geeft informatie over gezondheidsrisico’s van E-nummers in voedsel op basis van onafhankelijk wetenschappelijk onderzoek. Omdat E-nummers door de Europese Unie goedgekeurd zijn, zijn zo ook veilig… toch? Onafhankelijk wetenschappelijk onderzoek toont iets anders aan: de veiligheid van sommige E-nummers is twijfelachtig en in sommige gevallen zijn de risico’s zelfs erg groot. De bedoeling van levensmiddelen is dat ze je leven geven en niet energie afnemen. De verwerking van de chemische stoffen die schuilgaan achter E-nummers kost je lichaam soms mee energie dan dat er binnenkomt. In sommige gevallen zijn de risico’s dermate groot dat je er ernstige ziektes aan over kunt houden, bijvoorbeeld darmkanker. De Française Corinne Gouget heeft vanaf de jaren negentig wereldwijd de resultaten van onderzoeken naar E-nummers opgevraagd en verzameld. Deze gegevens heeft ze gebundeld in een handige gids. Wanneer meerdere onderzoeken tot de conclusie kwamen dat een E-nummer risico’s met zich mee zou brengen, werd dit E-nummer als risicovol bestempeld of zelfs afgeraden. Uit vele onderzoeken kwamen geen risico's naar boven, simpelweg omdat deze betaald werden door voedselproducenten. De Nederlandse vertaling van deze gids, ‘Wat zit er in uw eten?’, is al bijna twintig jaar op de markt en is een succes. In 2025 is de gids volledig herzien en bijgewerkt met resultaten van recente onderzoeken. De gids is ook beschikbaar als handige smartphone-app. Hiermee kun je snel opzoeken wat de risico’s van de toegevoegde ingrediënten zijn, die op de verpakking vermeld staan. Eigenschappen van deze app: • Volledige lijst met E-nummers • Zoekfunctie om te zoeken op nummer of naam • Zoek op nummer met een numeriek toetsenbord, zodat typen in een drukke winkel geen probleem is • Duidelijke indicatie van de risico’s: groen is veilig, oranje risicovol en rood af te raden • Extra informatie bij ieder E-nummer • Uitgebreide informatie bij de grootste boosdoeners • De applicatie werkt volledig off-line, er is dus geen internetverbinding nodig tijdens het gebruik • Volledig gebaseerd op onafhankelijk wetenschappelijk onderzoek; alle teksten zijn speciaal voor deze gids geschreven en vertaald naar het Nederlands Je kunt de app gratis downloaden en je krijgt direct toegang tot de E-nummers in de reeks E100, zodat je de app kan uitproberen. Voor de rest van de E-nummers, van E200 tot E1525, vragen we om een eenmalige betaling in de app. Je kunt deze aankoop delen met andere personen in je iCloud-gezin.
Nime
This app provides personalized food ratings based on your unique dietary needs, allergies, and health goals. Scan products for instant ingredient analysis, allergen warnings, and smart healthy alternatives.
- Personalized food ratings
- Allergen warnings
- Honest ingredient analyzer
- Smart healthy alternatives
- Customizable diet support
- Personal food coach
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Nime shows you what is really in your food, and now also in your cosmetics, supplements, pet food, baby products and household products. Scan the barcode or take a photo and within seconds you get one clear score with the reasons behind it. No marketing, no sponsored brands. ONE SCORE, WITH THE REASONS Every product gets a number from 0 to 100. Below it you see the strong points, the weak points and the composition: what share of the ingredients is good, fair or poor. You understand at a glance why oats score 86 and chocolate spread scores 14. SEE THE RISKS, NOT JUST A NUMBER For each product Nime checks pesticides, microplastics, carcinogens (IARC) and contaminants such as arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury. Every risk is checked against EU limits and published research, with the source attached. SCAN EVERYTHING IN YOUR HOME • Food: barcode, ingredient list or fresh produce • Cosmetics and personal care: endocrine disruptors, allergens and irritants • Supplements: doses compared with EFSA upper limits • Pet food: FEDIAF guidelines for dogs and cats • Baby: stricter rules for children under three • Household: CLP hazard labels explained • Restaurants: chain menus, scored per dish • Companies: how does a brand score across all its products? PERSONAL TO YOU Set your allergies, intolerances and diet once: gluten free, vegan, keto, paleo, dairy free or your own rules. Nime warns you on every scan, including hidden allergens in "may contain traces" notes. The same product can be a good choice for you and a poor one for someone else. FIND THE BETTER CHOICE Low score? Nime puts healthier alternatives from the same category next to it and compares them point by point. Switching is one tap. ZONE: HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR AREA? Check your tap water quality (including PFAS, lead and nitrate), air quality, noise and pollen at your address. Add your work, school or holiday spot and compare. Data from national institutes, water utilities, the EU and OpenAQ, across Europe. DISCOVER: NEW EVERY DAY Recalls and EU alerts, EFSA lab findings, new research and European Court rulings on food law. Nime links them to the products in your scan history and notifies you when something affects you. MORE • Share a scan as a card with friends and family • Streaks and weekly challenges to keep scanning • Product not found? Take three photos and we add it • Light and dark mode • Available in English, Dutch, German, French, Italian and Spanish FREE AND PRO Scanning and the score are free. Nime Pro unlocks the risk analysis, alternatives, Zone details and the full archive of findings. Try Pro for free, cancel any time. INDEPENDENT AND PRIVATE No ads, no sponsored brands, no paid placements. We do not sell your data. Your scans, allergies and goals stay yours. Know what you eat. Choose what is good for you. Privacy Policy: https://www.nimescan.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.nimescan.com/terms Refund Policy: https://www.nimescan.com/refund
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Nime at every 3 weeks against E's every 2 months. E's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. E sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Nime sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for E against 5.0 for Nime. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
E ships an update every 2 months, Nime every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | E | Nime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Uitgeverij Bouillon | Vision Tech B.V. |
Customer experience
E
Nime
In-app purchases
E
- Update naar editie 2025/2026$1.99
- Toegang tot alle E-nummers$4.99
- Info over alle E-nummers (2017)$4.99
Nime
- Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
- Nime Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Nime Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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- Nime Pro Annual$29.991 Year
- Nime Pro Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Nime Pro Lifetime$69.99








