InSZN vs BarcodeNova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
InSZN
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InSZN tells you what produce is in season based on your state. Select your state or see what is in season in America. Scroll across the items and tap to learn more! Developed by Alex Preston and Manov Jain
BarcodeNova
Instantly scan food barcodes to access detailed nutritional information, including calories, ingredients, and allergens. Receive personalized health scores and compare products to make healthier choices.
- Instant barcode scanning
- Detailed nutritional information
- Personalized health scores
- Ingredient and allergen analysis
- Smart product comparison
- Nutri-score and additive warnings
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Barcodenova Scan any food barcode instantly to see calories, ingredients, allergens, and personalized health scores! Instant Scanning • Scan millions of products in seconds • Works with any food product barcode Personalized Health Scores • Get health scores based on your dietary preferences • Make healthier choices easily Detailed Nutritional Info • Full breakdown: calories, protein, fat, carbs, vitamins & minerals • Ingredient analysis & allergen info Smart Product Comparison • Compare products side-by-side • Find healthier alternatives Educational & Health-Focused Features • Learn about nutrition and healthy eating • Nutri-score, additive warnings, and ultra-processed food indicators Perfect for health-conscious individuals, families, or anyone wanting smarter food choices. Manage dietary restrictions, eat healthier, or simply know what’s in your food. Download Barcodenova today and start making informed food decisions with every scan!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: InSZN at every 4 days against BarcodeNova's every 3 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
InSZN ships an update every 4 days, BarcodeNova every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | InSZN | BarcodeNova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Anim LLC | Samuel Endale Biru |
In-app purchases
InSZN
No in-app purchases
BarcodeNova
No in-app purchases
