Comparison

Ask Ingrid vs Pours Controller

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Ask Ingrid

This app helps individuals manage food intolerances and special diets by providing science-based information on ingredients and product scanning. It offers personalized food lists, a symptom diary, and community insights to support users in their dietary journey.

Highlights
  • Food intolerance checks (fructose, lactose, gluten, etc.)
  • Product scanning for packaged foods
  • Search for fresh food suitability
  • Nutrition and symptom diary
  • Personalized food lists
  • Community food ratings
Features
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Ask Ingrid – Your Expert for Nutrition & Food Intolerances Trying to avoid fructose, lactose, sorbitol, gluten, FODMAPs, or histamine – or are you pregnant or breastfeeding? Then Ask Ingrid! This app is your science-based companion for special diets and food intolerances. New: Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Activate the new dietary mode – on its own or alongside your intolerances. When you scan a product or open a single food, Ingrid shows you with its own clear symbols what is suitable, what is recommended in moderation only, and what is better left alone during this time. And if the data isn’t solid enough for a reliable answer, Ingrid tells you that too. The information draws on the German Federal Centre for Nutrition / “Gesund ins Leben” network and the Austrian Health Insurance Fund. It is intended as general guidance and does not replace individual medical advice. New: Now with Free Login & Diary Feature Create a free account and access the new nutrition and symptom diary (available for subscribers). Track how your body reacts to foods and gain even more insight into your health. How Ingrid supports you: Food check: Instantly see how well foods fit your dietary needs – including fructose, lactose, sorbitol, gluten, histamine, and FODMAP content. Pregnancy & breastfeeding: A separate assessment with its own visual language – suitable, in moderation only, not recommended, or not assessable. Product scan: Scan packaged products or search for fresh foods. Scientifically backed: All data is based on scientific research and developed in collaboration with experts from the nmi portal. Community insights (Pro Feature): See how others with your dietary needs rate specific foods – based on anonymized user evaluations. Personalized suggestions: Get customized lists of foods that suit your individual diet. News feed: Stay informed with regular updates on healthy eating and food intolerances. ***Try “Ask Ingrid” for Free*** In the free version, you can use 2 scans and 2 food checks per day. Upgrade to the Pro version (just around 8 cents/day) and unlock: + Unlimited scans & checks + Full access to the nutrition & symptom diary + Community ratings & detailed analyses Bonus: Get a 7-day free trial when choosing the annual plan. Scientifically Verified – Real-Life Tested The app combines up-to-date scientific knowledge with the experiences of hundreds of thousands of users. You’ll receive not just evidence-based insights, but also practical feedback from people like you. Questions or Feedback? We’re happy to help! Contact us at office@frag-ingrid.com If you enjoy using Ingrid, we’d love your 5-star review! Privacy Policy: frag-ingrid.com/datenschutz EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pours Controller

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A playful take on the traditional decanter. Pours extends the tasting experience with its slow, graceful bowing motion, offering a moment of reflection and stillness before pouring a perfect serving.

Screenshots

Ask Ingrid4 screens
Pours Controller3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pours Controller at none against Ask Ingrid's 4. Pours Controller also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Ask Ingrid's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 31 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ask Ingrid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Pours Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ask Ingrid ships an update every 3 months, Pours Controller every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ask Ingrid versus Pours Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsk IngridPours Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 31 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMichael Zechmann-KhreisGuineapig Limited

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ask Ingrid

Subscriptions3
  • monthly subscription$3.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$24.991 Year
  • yearly subscription7 Days trial2 variants$24.991 Year
None

Pours Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ask Ingrid free?
Ask Ingrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pours Controller free?
Pours Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ask Ingrid or Pours Controller have ads?
Neither Ask Ingrid nor Pours Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ask Ingrid or Pours Controller?
Ask Ingrid ships an update every 3 months, and Pours Controller every 31 months. Most recently, Ask Ingrid was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pours Controller on October 26, 2026.

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