Comparison

Ingredients Scanner vs LabelScan

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

Head to head
About

Ingredients Scanner

Easily check the safety of cosmetic ingredients by scanning their labels. Get a color-coded hazard assessment to make informed choices about your beauty products and live healthier.

Highlights
  • Scan ingredient lists
  • Color-coded hazard assessment
  • Avoid harmful ingredients
  • Custom ingredient management
  • Edit hazard levels
  • Smart shopping assistant
Features
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This app is for everyone who wants to live healthier. With one quick scan you can check the hazard of each ingredient and avoid using potentially harmful cosmetic. Just point the camera at the ingredients text, wait for a few seconds and you will get a list with different colors. Red means that the ingredient is potentially dangerous, orange – there is some information for possible irritations or problems, green – safe to use. Are you confused by the chemical names in your cosmetics? Do you want to be sure that you are using the best beauty products for you and your family? You no longer need to have a degree in Chemistry in order to read the labels. Ingredients scanner is your clever shopping assistant that saves you time. You can add or edit your custom ingredients. Overriding hazard level of existing ingredient is also supported. Pick cosmetic that is good for your health and live happier.

About

LabelScan

Features
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Discover what’s really in your food – fast and easy! Scan ingredient lists with your camera and get instant advice on your food choices. Whether you’re tracking allergens, following a diet, or just want to eat healthier, this app makes understanding labels simple. Features: Scan Ingredients Quickly – Use your camera to read labels in seconds. Allergy Alerts – Detect potential allergens before you eat. Nutrition Insights – Understand what’s in your food and make smarter choices. Personalized Advice – Tips based on your preferences and dietary needs. Track Your Choices – Keep a history of scanned foods for easy reference.

Screenshots

Ingredients Scanner4 screens
LabelScan1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LabelScan at none against Ingredients Scanner's 2. Ingredients Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ingredients Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. LabelScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ingredients Scanner versus LabelScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIngredients ScannerLabelScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB3 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMaxSoftEager.app

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ingredients Scanner

One-time2
  • Ad-Free Version$0.99
  • Unlock Custom Ingredients$1.99
None

LabelScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ingredients Scanner free?
Ingredients Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LabelScan free?
LabelScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ingredients Scanner or LabelScan have ads?
Neither Ingredients Scanner nor LabelScan shows ads.

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