Comparison

Bariatric Buddy vs Bariatric Lens Scan

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

Head to head
About

Bariatric Buddy

This app supports individuals on their post-bariatric surgery recovery journey. It offers a supportive community, personalized meal plans, nutrition tracking, goal setting, and educational resources within an easy-to-use interface.

Highlights
  • Post-bariatric surgery support
  • Community forums and groups
  • Personalized meal plans
  • Nutrition tracking
  • Goal setting
  • Educational resources
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Unlock Your Post-Bariatric Success with Bariatric Buddy! Embark on a transformative post-bariatric journey with the Bariatric Buddy app – your trusted companion for VSG and Bariatric surgery recovery! Connect with a supportive community, access personalized meal plans, track nutrition, set goals, and stay informed with educational resources – all within an intuitive and user-friendly interface. Community Support: Join a community of like-minded individuals who share your journey. Gain inspiration, valuable tips, and genuine support from those who understand the challenges of post-bariatric life. Bariatric Buddy is a full Social Media network where users share photos and status updates, join and create groups Customized Meal Plans: Explore delicious and bariatric-friendly recipes tailored to your recovery stage. Receive personalized meal plans to ensure your nutrition aligns seamlessly with your post-op goals. Smart Resources for Smart Recovery: Utilize smart tools catering to post-bariatric needs. From customized calculators to intuitive features, Bariatric Buddy is your smart companion for a successful recovery. Download Bariatric Buddy Today! Empower your recovery journey with confidence, support, and a companion that understands your unique needs. Download Bariatric Buddy now – redefining post-bariatric experiences with every click!

About

Bariatric Lens Scan

Features
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Bariatric Lens Scan is a grocery shopping companion designed to help people compare packaged foods after bariatric surgery. Make more informed food choices with barcode scanning and nutrition-based product assessment. WHAT IT DOES * Scan product barcodes with your camera * Get an instant Bariatric Suitability Score from 0 to 100 * See a detailed nutritional breakdown * Discover better food alternatives when available * Identify ingredients such as sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners DESIGNED FOR * People after bariatric surgery, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and duodenal switch * People preparing for bariatric surgery * Caregivers supporting bariatric patients * Anyone following bariatric nutrition guidelines HOW IT WORKS 1. Point your camera at a product barcode 2. Review the product's bariatric suitability score 3. See why the product received its score 4. Browse alternative products in the same category when available SCORING SYSTEM Green score, 70 to 100: Better fit based on general bariatric nutrition guidelines Yellow score, 40 to 69: Review the nutrition details before deciding Red score, 0 to 39: Lower fit based on general bariatric nutrition guidelines SCORING CRITERIA * Lower sugar content can improve the score * Higher protein content can improve the score * Fiber content can improve the score * High saturated fat may lower the score * Sugar alcohols may be flagged because they can cause digestive discomfort for some people * Artificial sweeteners may be flagged for review KEY FEATURES * Real-time barcode scanning * Bariatric Suitability Score with color-coded results * Detailed nutrition information per serving * Product comparison and swap suggestions * Warning badges for sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners * Featured bariatric essentials section * Manual barcode entry option * No account or login required * Free to use DATA SOURCE Powered by Open Food Facts, a free, open, collaborative database of food products from around the world. PRIVACY FIRST * No personal data collected * No user tracking * No ads * Camera used for barcode scanning only DISCLAIMER Bariatric Lens Scan provides general nutrition information and product comparisons based on common bariatric nutrition guidelines. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider, registered dietitian, or bariatric care team for personalized dietary guidance.

Screenshots

Bariatric Buddy4 screens
Bariatric Lens Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bariatric Buddy at 13.0 against Bariatric Lens Scan's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Bariatric Buddy versus Bariatric Lens Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBariatric BuddyBariatric Lens Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDalex Design Group LLCKevin Wichtendahl

In-app purchases

None

Bariatric Buddy

No in-app purchases

None

Bariatric Lens Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bariatric Buddy free?
Bariatric Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bariatric Lens Scan free?
Bariatric Lens Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bariatric Buddy or Bariatric Lens Scan have ads?
Neither Bariatric Buddy nor Bariatric Lens Scan shows ads.

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