# Scan Halal vs TetherTails

The clearest difference is rating: TetherTails at 5.0 against Scan Halal's 3.8. TetherTails also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Scan Halal's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 1) and iOS requirement (12 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan Halal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and TetherTails sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TetherTails 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scan Halal ships an update every 3 months, TetherTails weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan Halal | TetherTails |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-halal/id589534185/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tethertails/id6768678098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ummah Labs & Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/589534188) | [Muhammad Omer Pervaiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896595433) |

## 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


### TetherTails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tethertails/id6768678098)

Organize all your pet's essential information, from medical records and medications to vet visits and recovery tools. Set reminders for care routines and utilize a lost mode feature with shareable recovery links for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Private pet profiles, Medication and care tracking, Vet visit records, Customizable reminders, Lost Mode recovery page, QR-powered recovery links, Biometric unlock

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TetherTails Plus Monthly | $4.00 | per month |
| TetherTails Plus Yearly | $40.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan Halal free?

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

### Is TetherTails free?

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

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

TetherTails is rated higher. Scan Halal averages 3.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while TetherTails averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Scan Halal or TetherTails have ads?

Neither Scan Halal nor TetherTails shows ads.

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

Scan Halal ships an update every 3 months, and TetherTails weekly. Most recently, Scan Halal was updated on October 13, 2026 and TetherTails on October 3, 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.*