Comparison

Ultra Processed Food Scanner vs ScanGredients

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

Head to head
About

Ultra Processed Food Scanner

Scan food product barcodes to instantly access detailed nutritional information, including Nutri-Score, allergens, and NOVA processing classification. Make healthier food choices for yourself and your family with this easy-to-use assistant.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning
  • Nutritional value details
  • Allergen detection
  • NOVA processing classification
  • Nutri-Score assessment
  • Ingredient list
Features
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The Food Scanner is your personal assistant to get detailed information about food products. The program Food Scanner is extremely easy to use: you just need to select a product, put its Barcode in the scan field and the program automatically reads the data, providing you with all the necessary information about the nutritional value of the product in return. Whice information about products we provide? * Nutri-Score - Healthy Food Degree * Food Category * Ingredients * Presence of allergens * Nutritional value of the product (kcal / fat in low / saturated fat / sugar / salt) * Food classification system NOVA based on the level of processing More about NOVA : ** NOVA Group 1 - Unprocessed or minimally processed foods (fruit, vegetables, eggs, meat, milk, etc.) ** NOVA Group 2 - Foods processed in the kitchen with the aim of extending their shelf life. In practice, these are ingredients to be used in the kitchen such as fats, aromatic herbs, etc. to be kept in jars or in the refrigerator to be able to use them later. ** NOVA Group 3 - Processed foods. These are the foods obtained by combining foods of groups 1 and 2 to obtain the many food products for domestic use (bread, jams, etc.) made up of a few ingredients ** NOVA Group 4 - Ultra-processed foods. They are the ones that use many ingredients including food additives that improve palatability, processed raw materials (hydrogenated fats, modified starches, etc.) and ingredients that are rarely used in home cooking such as soy protein or mechanically separated meat. These foods are mainly of industrial origin and are characterized by a good pleasantness and the fact that they can be stored for a long time. Ultra-processed foods are typically energy-dense products, containing high amounts of sugars, unhealthy fats, and salt. They are also typically low in nutritional content such as dietary fibres, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. The Food Scanner app will help you choose the right foods for you and your loved ones. If you have any suggestions or problems with using our app, you can contact us via the contact form (Settings -> Contact Us). We will be glad to hear your suggestions on how to improve our app. Terms of Use : https://kashalot.dev/legal/food-scanner-terms/

About

ScanGredients

Instantly identify food additives, allergens, and hidden chemicals by scanning labels. Get clear, plain-language explanations for ingredients to make informed purchasing decisions. Take control of your diet with this AI-powered food scanner.

Highlights
  • AI-powered label scanning
  • Additive and chemical identification
  • Allergen flagging
  • Plain-language explanations
  • Privacy-focused design
  • No barcode required
Features
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What's really in it? Point your camera at an ingredient list and ScanGredients tells you. Made for the grocery aisle: for careful label readers and anyone shopping for someone else. HOW IT WORKS • Snap the ingredient list. If it wraps around the box, add more photos, up to six. • Check the text we read and fix anything that looks off. Nothing is used up until you tap Check ingredients. • Get the result in seconds: allergen words first, a simple 1 to 5 score, how processed it is, and every ingredient explained. ALLERGEN WORDS, HIGHLIGHTED • Choose the allergens you watch for: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, gluten, soy, sesame, fish, shellfish and more. • ScanGredients highlights those words when they appear in the label text it reads, and keeps "may contain" statements separate. • Allergen word highlights are free and work on your phone as soon as the label is read. • It only reads the text you photograph or type and can miss things, so it never replaces reading the package. EVERY INGREDIENT, EXPLAINED • Plain-language notes on additives, sweeteners, oils and emulsifiers. • A processing level from whole food to ultra-processed, based on the NOVA classification. • Good stuff and watch-outs at a glance, with links to look things up. KEEP IT ALL • My Scans saves every label you check. • Search thousands of ingredients in the Ingredients library. SCANGREDIENTS PLUS Your first full check is free. Plus unlocks unlimited checks and the full ingredient library, billed monthly or yearly, and new subscribers start with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. PLEASE NOTE ScanGredients uses AI to read labels and can make mistakes. It gives general food information, not medical or allergy advice, and it does not tell you whether a food is safe for you. Always read the package, and ask your doctor about allergies. No account needed. Terms of Use: https://www.noworrieslifestyle.com/eula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.noworrieslifestyle.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Ultra Processed Food Scanner4 screens
ScanGredients4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScanGredients at 100% against Ultra Processed Food Scanner's 0%. ScanGredients also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Ultra Processed Food Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ScanGredients sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScanGredients holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Ultra Processed Food Scanner's written reviews are positive against 100% of ScanGredients's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ultra Processed Food Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, ScanGredients every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ultra Processed Food Scanner versus ScanGredients: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltra Processed Food ScannerScanGredients
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (26 ratings)4.3 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRufat BabayevNo Worries! Lifestyle, LLC

Customer experience

Ultra Processed Food Scanner

All ratings26 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative83.3%

ScanGredients

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Ultra Processed Food Scanner

Subscriptions4
  • Plus3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Plus$3.991 Month
  • Plus3 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Plus3 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
2 purchases

ScanGredients

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly!7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly!7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Ultra Processed Food Scanner free?
Ultra Processed Food Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanGredients free?
ScanGredients is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ultra Processed Food Scanner or ScanGredients?
ScanGredients is rated higher. Ultra Processed Food Scanner averages 3.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while ScanGredients averages 4.3 from 13 ratings.
Do Ultra Processed Food Scanner or ScanGredients have ads?
Neither Ultra Processed Food Scanner nor ScanGredients shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ultra Processed Food Scanner or ScanGredients?
Ultra Processed Food Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScanGredients every 6 days. Most recently, Ultra Processed Food Scanner was updated on November 3, 2026 and ScanGredients on November 4, 2026.

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