Comparison

UPF Detector vs FlatRoute

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

Head to head
About

UPF Detector

Easily identify ultra-processed foods by scanning barcodes. Get clear NOVA processing levels and understand ingredients to make healthier choices before you buy or eat.

Highlights
  • Scan food barcodes instantly
  • View clear NOVA processing levels
  • Understand reasons for ultra-processing
  • Identify key additives and ingredients
  • Compare products while shopping
  • Save and access scan history
  • Offline access to scanned products
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That "healthy" granola bar? It might be ultra-processed. Scan the barcode and know in seconds. UPF Detector gives you a clear NOVA processing rating for over 3.5 million food products - plus something no label will tell you: what to buy instead. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Scan any barcode and get an instant NOVA rating • Product not in the database? Snap a photo of the ingredient list and AI classifies it on the spot • See which additives matter and why • Get healthier real-product alternatives you can actually find in the store • Compare products while shopping • Track your progress and see your habits improve over time • Recheck your scan history offline WHY IT MATTERS Many products marketed as healthy, natural, high-protein, or kid-friendly are ultra-processed. Growing research links ultra-processed food to poorer health outcomes - but ingredient lists are written for chemists, not shoppers. UPF Detector turns them into one clear answer at the shelf. BUILT ON NOVA UPF Detector uses the NOVA classification system, developed by researchers at the University of São Paulo: • NOVA 1: Unprocessed or minimally processed foods • NOVA 2: Processed culinary ingredients • NOVA 3: Processed foods • NOVA 4: Ultra-processed foods You don't need to understand the science behind every ingredient. The app turns it into a clear result. PERFECT FOR • Everyday grocery shopping • Parents checking kids' snacks • Anyone cutting down on ultra-processed food • Comparing cereals, yogurts, protein bars, snacks, and ready meals PREMIUM Start with a 14-day free trial and unlock: • Unlimited scans and classifications • Full ingredient explanations • Healthier alternative suggestions • Complete scan history with search • Priority support After your trial: $4.99/month or $29.99/year. Cancel anytime. PRIVACY FIRST We do not sell your data. Your food choices stay private. Stop guessing what's healthy. Scan it. Note: Product information is provided for indicative purposes only and must not be used for medical purposes. Terms of Use: https://upfdetector.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://upfdetector.com/privacy

About

FlatRoute

Features
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Find the flattest way to run. FlatRoute finds running routes with the least climbing from wherever you are. Tell it how far you want to go, and it returns three routes ranked by flatness, each with an elevation profile so you can see the climb before you head out. It doesn't just count elevation. FlatRoute also scores each route on real-world friction: traffic lights, road crossings, busy roads, and surface. So the route you get is genuinely runnable, not just flat on paper. Make it yours: Set your exact distance. Choose a loop or an out-and-back. Avoid busy roads. Avoid repeating the same streets. Prefer trails or paved paths. Built for easy days, recovery runs, beginners, stroller runs, and anyone training in a hilly city who just wants to keep it flat. FlatRoute Pro: Unlimited route generation. Save your favorite routes. Export any route as GPX for your watch or other apps. Free to start, with a few routes a day at no cost. No account, no sign-up, no ads. Your location is used only to find routes. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://www.flatroute.run

Screenshots

UPF Detector4 screens
FlatRoute4 screens

Verdict

The call

UPF Detector and FlatRoute are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. UPF Detector sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and FlatRoute sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
UPF Detector versus FlatRoute: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUPF DetectorFlatRoute
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPawel TrybulskiPablo Padilla

In-app purchases

6 purchases

UPF Detector

Subscriptions2
  • UPF Detector Premium Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • UPF Detector Premium Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Thank You$2.99
  • App Believer$4.99
  • Health Supporter$9.99
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  • Amazing Supporter$19.99
3 purchases

FlatRoute

Subscriptions2
  • FlatRoute Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • FlatRoute Pro (Annual)3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • FlatRoute Pro (Lifetime)$24.99

Questions

Is UPF Detector free?
UPF Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlatRoute free?
FlatRoute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UPF Detector or FlatRoute have ads?
Neither UPF Detector nor FlatRoute shows ads.

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