Comparison

Ivy vs Hectr

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

Head to head
About

Ivy

This app helps you identify unhealthy ingredients in processed foods by scanning product barcodes. It provides detailed information on additives, seed oils, and potential allergens, allowing you to make informed dietary choices for yourself and your family.

Highlights
  • Scan over 3 million food products
  • Detailed ingredient and additive information
  • Identify seed oils, heavy metals, and microplastics
  • Check for dietary preferences (Vegan, Keto, etc.)
  • Detect common food allergens
  • Track health progress and well-being
  • Manage grocery lists
Features
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Join thousands of people ending their processed food intake, and regaining total control of their health and their kids health. Ivy is the #1 food scanner app, designed to help you regain control of your health and live longer healthier lives. Whether you’re looking to cut down or quit entirely, Ivy’s incredible database helps you reshape your relationship with unhealthy food. Ivy Pro subscription required for full access. See subscription details below. **WHY THOUSANDS TRUST IVY** EXPOSE UNHEALTHY FOODS Scan over 3 million food products in our food database (and growing), complete with seed oils, additives, ingredients, pesticide, heavy metals, microplastics, environment and packaging information. MAKE INFORMED FOOD CHOICES Take Ivy to the supermarket and scan as you shop to see everything you need to know about the food you’re consuming at a glance. DIETARY PREFERENCES Tell Ivy whether you are Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto or Pork-Free and we'll tell you if your scans match these choices. FOOD ALLERGENS Tell Ivy what you're intolerant to and the app will tell you if your scans contain any of your choices. Choose from a wide variety of common allergens including: Gluten, Wheat, Fish, Milk, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Egg, Soy, Sesame, Mustard, Celery, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Lupin & more. KEEP YOUR FAMILY HEALTHY Use Ivy to ensure your family only eat healthy and vital foods to keep everyone living long and happy. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Monitor your improvements in energy, mental clarity, and overall well-being with our real-time progress tracker. Don’t just notice the difference—measure it. MANAGE YOUR GROCERIES Build your own grocery list using real products and easily glance at how processed your list is overall. INCREASE YOUR HEALTH SPAN By eliminating seed oils, additives, unhealthy ingredients, microplastics, heavy metals, and pesticides, you’ll increase your health span and live longer, happier lives for your family and friends. **REAL FEEDBACK FROM OUR USERS** “I’ll never buy groceries without scanning them with Ivy first.” “Most other apps focus on nutrition whereas Ivy focuses on food quality and processing which is arguably one of the most important things!” “Ivy is one of the best investments I’ve made into my health.” “I cannot believe how processed my grocery shops used to be before I downloaded Ivy and started scanning foods in the supermarket.” SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION* Ivy requires an Ivy Pro subscription to access all features and content listed above. If you choose an Ivy Pro subscription, payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. From iTunes Account settings you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your trial ends, the remaining free trial period will be forfeited when your purchase is confirmed. **DISCLAIMER: Seek a doctor's advice in addition to using this app for medical decisions.** Privacy Policy: https://www.ivyfoodapp.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.ivyfoodapp.com/terms-of-service Do you want to help make the Ivy: Processed Food Tracker an even better app? We always welcome your suggestions and feedback to support@ivyfoodapp.com.

About

Hectr

Features
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Hectr turns every workout into a session that adapts to you. Use your phone camera or compatible watch sensors to follow movement, count reps and sets, time rest, and keep your training moving without constant taps. Voice and haptic cues help you stay focused while Hectr updates your plan around your readiness, available equipment and recent performance. WHAT HECTR DOES • Automatic rep, set and rest tracking • Live form cues during supported exercises • Adaptive strength plans built around your goals • Gym detection and equipment-aware substitutions • Heart-rate-aware recovery on Apple Watch • Progress, body and performance history • Phone-free workouts with a cached plan on your watch • Privacy-first processing for camera-based features Hectr is designed for real training: start your session, lift, and let the app handle the routine details. If a station is busy, swap to an equivalent movement. If your recovery changes, the plan adjusts. When you finish, your workout syncs back to your progress history. Camera, motion, heart-rate and location features depend on device support and permissions. Some features require Hectr Pro. HECTR PRO SUBSCRIPTION Hectr Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, offered as: • Hectr Pro Monthly — £9.99 per month • Hectr Pro Annual — £69.99 per year The price is confirmed in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before that period ends. You can manage or cancel a subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Hectr Terms of Use: https://hectr.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://hectr.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

Ivy4 screens
Hectr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hectr at none against Ivy's shown. Hectr also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Ivy's advantage is chart position (#128 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Ivy sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Hectr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ivy ships an update every 2 weeks, Hectr every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Ivy versus Hectr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIvyHectr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#128 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB68 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRamzy NanouDavydov Consulting Limited

Bugs and requests

Ivy

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Some items scanning at incorrect scores

Requested features

3 requests
  • Include plastic packaging information
  • Expand product database
  • Add pesticide information for produce

Hectr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Ivy

Subscriptions7
  • Pro Access$5.997 Days
  • Pro Access7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Pro Access$19.991 Year
Show 4 more
  • Pro Access3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Pro Access7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Pro Access3 Days trial3 variants$39.991 Year
  • Pro Access3 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Hectr

Subscriptions2
  • Hectr Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Hectr Pro Annual$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Ivy free?
Ivy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hectr free?
Hectr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ivy or Hectr have ads?
Ivy shows ads; Hectr does not.
Which is updated more often, Ivy or Hectr?
Ivy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hectr every 5 days. Most recently, Ivy was updated on November 5, 2026 and Hectr on November 1, 2026.

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