SecurePlate vs VigiConso
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SecurePlate
This app provides comprehensive information on foodborne illnesses and recalls tailored to your location. It offers guidance on safe food handling and preparation to ensure your meals are safe and healthy.
- Foodborne illness information
- Personalized recall tracking by location
- Safe food handling guidelines
- User-friendly interface
- Symptom and prevention details
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Ensure your peace of mind with FoodSafe Guardian, your all-in-one food safety companion. Discover a wealth of knowledge about foodborne illnesses and food recalls, empowering you to make informed choices and protect your health and your loved ones. Key Features: 1. Food Safety Insights: Explore comprehensive information about foodborne illnesses, their symptoms, and prevention. Understand the risks, especially if you or your family members are in high-risk categories. 2. Personalized Recall Tracking by Location: Stay informed about food recalls specific to your city and state. Set your location preferences and receive tailored recall alerts for your region. Ensure the safety of your local food supply and protect your community. 3. Food Handling Guidelines: Access guidelines for safe food handling, storage, and preparation. Ensure your meals are not only delicious but also safe to eat. 4. User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design for easy navigation and quick access to critical information. Learn about food safety at your own pace with clear, concise content.
VigiConso
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VigiConso helps you consume better every day: barcode scanner, stock manager, price tracker, official DGCCRF recall alerts, and anti-waste recipes — no account, no cloud, no tracking. SMART BARCODE SCANNER Scan any product in seconds. VigiConso automatically fetches Nutri-Score, Eco-Score, NOVA classification, allergens and ingredient list from OpenFoodFacts. Millions of food, cosmetic and household items supported. STOCK & EXPIRY DATE TRACKER Keep track of what's in your fridge, freezer and pantry. Enter expiry dates (best-before / use-by) and get a notification before a product goes bad. No more forgotten yogurts at the back of the fridge and no more food waste. ANTI-WASTE RECIPES Cook what you already have. VigiConso suggests recipes based on your current stock and flags ingredients to use first. Thousands of meal ideas to stop throwing food away. SHOPPING LISTS & SHOPPING MODE Build lists by category (produce, meat, dairy, bakery, frozen…). In-store, switch to shopping mode: tick off items, estimate the total to the cent, save your favorite stores. PRICE TRACKER & COMPARATOR Record product prices across supermarkets. VigiConso stores the history, shows you where you pay the least and helps you optimize your grocery budget. OFFICIAL DGCCRF RECALL ALERTS Receive real-time product recall alerts from RappelConso (French DGCCRF database). Filter by category (food, toys, cosmetics, auto…), read official guidance and check whether a product in your stock is affected. ALLERGENS & DIETS Configure your allergies (gluten, lactose, eggs, tree nuts, fish, soy…) and diet (vegetarian, vegan, pork-free, halal, kosher). VigiConso alerts you instantly if a scanned product contains an ingredient to avoid. FULL PRIVACY BY DEFAULT - No account, no signup, no email required - No analytics SDK (no Google Analytics, no Firebase, no Mixpanel, no Sentry) - All your data stays in a local SQLite database encrypted by iOS - Non-intrusive Google AdMob ads with official GDPR consent - CSV export and one-click full erase WORKS OFFLINE Once your products are scanned, the app works without an internet connection. Great in-store or in low-coverage areas. AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, FRENCH AND SPANISH Fully translated interface. Recipes auto-translated from English. VigiConso is built and hosted in France by Skynet System. Anti-waste, savings, health, consumer protection — one app for everyday life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VigiConso at none against SecurePlate's 1. SecurePlate's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. SecurePlate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VigiConso asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SecurePlate | VigiConso |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Robert Evans | SKYNET SYSTEM |
In-app purchases
SecurePlate
- SecurePlate+$1.99
VigiConso
No in-app purchases









