Comparison

CarcinogenX vs Scanitive

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

Head to head
About

CarcinogenX

Identify harmful carcinogens in everyday products to make safer choices. This tool empowers users with knowledge for healthier living, offering an innovative and user-friendly experience. Always consult a doctor for medical decisions.

Highlights
  • Carcinogen identification
  • Product safety analysis
  • Healthier living guidance
  • User-friendly interface
  • Informed purchasing decisions
Features
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Discover healthier living with CarcinogenX, your essential tool for identifying harmful carcinogens in everyday products. Designed to empower users with knowledge, this app combines innovative features and a user-friendly experience to help you make safer choices for yourself and your loved ones. Disclaimer: Seek a doctor’s advice in addition to using CarcinogenX and before making any medical decisions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Scanitive

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Take control of what goes into your body and onto your skin with Scanitive! Do you struggle to read product labels while shopping? Are E-codes, complex chemical names, and INCI cosmetic ingredients confusing? Scanitive analyzes ingredients in seconds using AI-powered technology. KEY FEATURES: - Fast Scanning: Take a photo of the product label or point your camera. - Food & Cosmetic Analysis: Covers 200+ food additives and 3000+ INCI cosmetic ingredients. - Risk Levels: Get color-coded alerts for each ingredient — "Safe", "Moderate Risk", or "Harmful". - Scientific Explanations: Learn what detected substances are and their effects on your health and skin. - Safer Alternatives: Get suggestions for healthier food and cleaner cosmetic options. - History Log: Save scanned products to review them later. WHO IS IT FOR? - Those who care about healthy eating and clean beauty - People with food allergies, sensitivities, or skin concerns - Parents attentive to their family's nutrition and skincare - Become a conscious consumer — protect your health and your skin with Scanitive. Download now and start scanning!

Screenshots

CarcinogenX4 screens
Scanitive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CarcinogenX at none against Scanitive's shown. Scanitive's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CarcinogenX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Scanitive sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CarcinogenX ships an update every 2 months, Scanitive every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CarcinogenX versus Scanitive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarcinogenXScanitive
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB268 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKornerstone IndustriesErman Bagbakan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CarcinogenX

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$35.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$69.99
4 purchases

Scanitive

One-time4
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Pizza$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Meal$9.99

Questions

Is CarcinogenX free?
CarcinogenX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanitive free?
Scanitive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CarcinogenX or Scanitive have ads?
Scanitive shows ads; CarcinogenX does not.
Which is updated more often, CarcinogenX or Scanitive?
CarcinogenX ships an update every 2 months, and Scanitive every 11 days. Most recently, CarcinogenX was updated on October 3, 2026 and Scanitive on October 12, 2026.

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