# Scan Halal vs Check it by MAS!

The clearest difference is rating: Check it by MAS! at 5.0 against Scan Halal's 3.8. Check it by MAS! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Scan Halal's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 3) and iOS requirement (12 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Check it by MAS! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan Halal has 2.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scan Halal ships an update every 3 months, Check it by MAS! monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan Halal | Check it by MAS! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-halal/id589534185/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-it-by-mas/id1636208149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ummah Labs & Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/589534188) | [Muslim American Society (District of Columbia)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698872793) |

## 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


### Check it by MAS!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-it-by-mas/id1636208149)

This app helps you build good habits and achieve your goals with reminders and detailed tracking. It also allows you to build habits with a community, offering mutual encouragement and support.

**Highlights:** Build habits with a community, Daily, weekly, and monthly goal types, Repeated reminders for goals, Powerful habit statistics and analytics, All-time, 30, 60, and 90-day views, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan Halal free?

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

### Is Check it by MAS! free?

Check it by MAS! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scan Halal or Check it by MAS!?

Check it by MAS! is rated higher. Scan Halal averages 3.8 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Check it by MAS! averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Scan Halal or Check it by MAS! have ads?

Neither Scan Halal nor Check it by MAS! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan Halal or Check it by MAS!?

Scan Halal ships an update every 3 months, and Check it by MAS! monthly. Most recently, Scan Halal was updated on October 29, 2026 and Check it by MAS! on October 8, 2026.

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