# Scan Halal vs Mainbids

The clearest difference is rating: Mainbids at 5.0 against Scan Halal's 3.8. Mainbids also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Scan Halal's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 17) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan Halal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Mainbids asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mainbids holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan Halal has 2.3K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scan Halal ships an update every 3 months, Mainbids every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan Halal | Mainbids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-halal/id589534185/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mainbids/id1525745297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ummah Labs & Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/589534188) | [Mainbids LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525745299) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan Halal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-halal/id589534185)

This app helps Muslims make informed halal dietary choices by scanning product barcodes. It analyzes ingredients and provides halal status, simplifying the process of understanding food product composition.

**Highlights:** Scan product barcodes, Analyze ingredient sources, Display halal status, Inform halal dietary choices, Supports USA & Canada products

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Version | $23.99 | per year |
| Ad-Free Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for finding halal food
- 🚀 Convenient to use
- 💡 Useful for Muslims and vegetarians

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Limited product database
- ❌ Many products not recognized
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location access
- ⏱️ Slow response times

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Inconsistent scanning results
- Submitted products not getting reviewed

**Requested features**

- Search function to find products
- Faster verification of submitted products
- Improved database coverage
- Option to disable location access


### Mainbids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mainbids/id1525745297)

Connect with local service providers who can bid on your service requests. Compare prices and reviews to choose the best professional for your needs. Features include in-app messaging, ratings, and search.

**Highlights:** Service provider bidding, User reviews and ratings, In-app messaging, Search functionality, Automatic location detection, Social media login

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan Halal free?

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

### Is Mainbids free?

Mainbids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scan Halal or Mainbids?

Mainbids is rated higher. Scan Halal averages 3.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Mainbids averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do Scan Halal or Mainbids have ads?

Neither Scan Halal nor Mainbids shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan Halal or Mainbids?

Scan Halal ships an update every 3 months, and Mainbids every 6 weeks. Most recently, Scan Halal was updated on September 26, 2026 and Mainbids on September 12, 2026.

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