# Halal Japan vs Halal Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Halal Japan at 5.0 against Halal Scanner's 4.1. Halal Japan also leads on ads (none vs shown). Halal Scanner's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Halal Japan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Halal Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Halal Japan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halal Scanner has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Halal Japan ships an update every 3 weeks, Halal Scanner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halal Japan | Halal Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halal-japan/id1548302210/reviews)** | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halal-scanner-barcode-and-ecode/id6747710371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 47 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NOLIMIT INTERNATIONAL (PVT) LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548302212) | [BJS Soft Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728433156) |

## What reviewers say

### Halal Japan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halal-japan/id1548302210)

Discover Halal products in Japan with a user-friendly interface and powerful barcode scanner. Easily search for items, save favorites, and stay updated on Halal information. Enjoy a seamless experience with multiple language support.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanner for product search, Product search in multiple languages, Save favorite products, Well-designed UI/UX, High-performance app

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Subscription | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Initial | $8.99 | one-time |
| Minimal | $23.99 | one-time |
| Starter | $48.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate | $94.99 | one-time |


### Halal Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halal-scanner-barcode-and-ecode/id6747710371)

Easily verify if food, cosmetics, and medicines are halal, haram, or doubtful by scanning barcodes or product labels. Access a vast database and analyze ingredients to make informed purchasing decisions aligned with Islamic dietary guidelines.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanner for instant halal status, E-Code checker for additives, Ingredient analyzer for hidden haram items, Global halal product database, Offline mode, Prayer times, Qibla finder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halal Scan-Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Halal Scanner-Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Halal Scanner Premium | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Halal Japan free?

Halal Japan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Halal Scanner free?

Halal Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Halal Japan or Halal Scanner?

Halal Japan is rated higher. Halal Japan averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Halal Scanner averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.

### Do Halal Japan or Halal Scanner have ads?

Halal Scanner shows ads; Halal Japan does not.

### Which is updated more often, Halal Japan or Halal Scanner?

Halal Japan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Halal Scanner every 5 days. Most recently, Halal Japan was updated on October 27, 2026 and Halal Scanner on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*