Additives vs Open Additives
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Additives
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Do you really know what's in the food you eat? Food Additives helps you read labels with confidence. Search an E number or an additive name and instantly find out what it's for and whether it carries any risk. The database covers more than 300 food additives, each with: β’ E number and name β’ Function (color, preservative, emulsifierβ¦) β’ Harmfulness and possible health risks β’ ADI, the Acceptable Daily Intake KEY FEATURES β’ Complete list with fast search β’ Clear, easy-to-read entries β’ Favorites: save the additives you check most often β’ Available in 22 languages β pick yours in Settings β’ Works offline, no connection needed Keep the app handy while you shop and make more informed choices about what you bring to the table. This information is for general guidance only and is not a substitute for professional medical or nutritional advice.
Open Additives
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Find out whatβs behind the e-numbers in your food. This intuitive app provides detailed information on food additives, helping you make informed choices about what you eat. Besides that, you can use your camera to scan any ingredient list or a barcode, and the app will automatically extract the e-numbers to give you insights on the e-numbers you are about to ingest!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Open Additives at Free against Additives's $1.99. Open Additives also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 31 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Open Additives is free to download; Additives costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Additives ships an update every 31 months, Open Additives every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Additives | Open Additives |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Tini | Pierre Bresson |
In-app purchases
Additives
No in-app purchases
Open Additives
No in-app purchases









