Comparison

LactRx vs UltraScan

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

Head to head
About

LactRx

This app offers access to a comprehensive database of information regarding medications, vaccines, and other drugs during breastfeeding. It is intended to supplement professional medical advice, not replace it. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized breastfeeding guidance.

Highlights
  • LactMed database access
  • Medication information
  • Vaccine information
  • Drug of abuse information
  • Breastfeeding guidance
Features
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LactRx provides access to the LactMed database, which has current information on the use of medications, vaccines, diagnostic agents & drugs of abuse during breastfeeding. Information presented in this App is not meant as a substitute for professional judgment. You should consult your healthcare provider for breastfeeding advice related to your particular situation. MotherToBaby does not warrant or assume any liability or responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information on this App.

About

UltraScan

This app helps pregnant individuals check the safety of their skincare and makeup products. It scans ingredients to provide a risk rating and detailed breakdown, ensuring peace of mind during pregnancy.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes and ingredient labels
  • Search by product name
  • Overall pregnancy risk rating
  • Detailed ingredient risk breakdown
  • Flag personal allergens
  • Bookmark trusted products
  • Share results
Features
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Is your skincare and makeup safe during pregnancy? Scan it and know in seconds. UltraScan checks every ingredient in your cosmetics for pregnancy risks. Scan a barcode, snap the ingredient label, or search by name, and get a clear overall risk rating plus a plain-English breakdown of each ingredient: what it is, why it matters while you're expecting, and how cautious to be. Standing in the aisle wondering if that serum has retinol? Not sure the sunscreen you've used for years is still okay? UltraScan takes the guesswork out of your routine. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Scan barcodes and ingredient labels, or search by product name • See an overall pregnancy risk rating for every product • Get a risk breakdown for every single ingredient • Flag your own allergens and see matches at a glance • Bookmark products you trust and share results with your partner, friends, or doctor • Read guides on pregnancy-safe skincare and ingredients to avoid Works with products from big and small brands, from drugstore staples to luxury beauty. Created by a pregnant woman, for pregnant women. – R.A. Your first 3 scans are free. For unlimited scans, try UltraScan Premium free for 7 days. UltraScan is an informational tool and does not replace advice from your doctor or midwife. Subscription details: UltraScan Premium unlocks unlimited product scans and is available as an annual ($9.99/year) or monthly ($2.99/month) subscription, with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase, or when the free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://serenestudiosllc.github.io/landing-page/

Screenshots

LactRx4 screens
UltraScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LactRx at none against UltraScan's 2. LactRx also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). UltraScan's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. UltraScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LactRx asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LactRx holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LactRx ships an update fortnightly, UltraScan every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LactRx versus UltraScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLactRxUltraScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings312 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB30 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperORGANIZATION OF TERATOLOGY INFORMATION SPECIALISTS, NFPSerene Studios

Customer experience

LactRx

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

UltraScan

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LactRx

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

UltraScan

Subscriptions2
  • Ultrascan Monthly Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Ultra Scan Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is LactRx free?
LactRx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UltraScan free?
UltraScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LactRx or UltraScan?
LactRx is rated higher. LactRx averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while UltraScan averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.
Do LactRx or UltraScan have ads?
Neither LactRx nor UltraScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LactRx or UltraScan?
LactRx ships an update fortnightly, and UltraScan every 10 days. Most recently, LactRx was updated on November 3, 2026 and UltraScan on November 5, 2026.

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