Comparison

Nutrient Tracker/Exporter vs WhatsInIt

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

Head to head
About

Nutrient Tracker/Exporter

Features
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This app allows you to save food items the consumption of which can then be tracked in AppleHealth. No Ads, no tracking, no in-app subscriptions! You can either add your own items, or import them by EAN using data from Open Food Facts. Additionally to being able to track "current" consumption, you can also track a previous consumption by long-pressing the tracking button. The App saves the tracking events only in Apple Health, the items that can be tracked are stored in the user's iCloud app storage; an optional JSON import/export is also available.

About

WhatsInIt

Features
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Uncover Hidden Ingredients and Make Healthier Choices! Uncertain about what you are putting in your mouth? Simply point your camera at any ingredient list, and our app will analyze and decode food additives in seconds. Key Features: Instant Scanning – Use your phone’s camera to scan ingredient lists and get immediate information. Ingredient Analysis – Identify additives and learn about their health risks, classifications, and regulatory statuses. Smart Recognition – Detects complex ingredient names and aliases to ensure nothing is overlooked. Risk Rating – Get clear, color-coded risk levels for each additive to help you make informed decisions. Bilingual Support – Currently available in both English and Chinese. Regular Updates – Stay informed with the latest data on food additives and their potential effects. Whether you're aiming for a healthier lifestyle, managing allergies, or just curious about what’s in your food, our app is the essential tool you need. Download now and take the guesswork out of grocery shopping!

Screenshots

Nutrient Tracker/Exporter4 screens
WhatsInIt4 screens

Verdict

The call

Nutrient Tracker/Exporter and WhatsInIt are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Nutrient Tracker/Exporter versus WhatsInIt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNutrient Tracker/ExporterWhatsInIt
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.2 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size17 MB28 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLukas FullingHui Huang

In-app purchases

None

Nutrient Tracker/Exporter

No in-app purchases

None

WhatsInIt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nutrient Tracker/Exporter free?
Nutrient Tracker/Exporter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WhatsInIt free?
WhatsInIt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nutrient Tracker/Exporter or WhatsInIt have ads?
Neither Nutrient Tracker/Exporter nor WhatsInIt shows ads.

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