# Microplastics AI vs PlastIQ

The clearest difference is monetization model: Microplastics AI at freemium against PlastIQ's subscription. Microplastics AI also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.4). PlastIQ's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microplastics AI sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and PlastIQ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlastIQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microplastics AI has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Microplastics AI's written reviews are positive against 100% of PlastIQ's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microplastics AI | PlastIQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microplastics-ai/id6739386497/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plastiq-detect-microplastics/id6744667443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 72 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GreatFit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761036085) | [Ochre Rose Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808802294) |

## What reviewers say

### Microplastics AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microplastics-ai/id6739386497)

Scan food and drinks to identify potential microplastic exposure. The app uses AI to analyze product data and offer risk scores, providing suggestions for safer alternatives and challenges to reduce intake.

**Highlights:** AI-powered food and drink scanner, Microplastic risk scoring, Product testing database, Alternative product suggestions, Microplastic reduction challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro monthly | $9.99 | per month |


### PlastIQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plastiq-detect-microplastics/id6744667443)

This app helps you make informed food choices by detecting and scoring microplastic contamination in everyday foods and drinks. It uses AI to analyze packaging, ingredients, and food types, providing a risk score and tracking your exposure over time to help you form healthier habits.

**Highlights:** Microplastic detection via AI, Food item scanning (picture/barcode), Color-coded risk score (0-100), History log and exposure tracking, Science-driven insights, Habit formation tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly PlastIQ Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly PlastIQ Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual PlastIQ Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual PlastIQ Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microplastics AI free?

Microplastics AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PlastIQ free?

PlastIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Microplastics AI or PlastIQ?

PlastIQ is rated higher. Microplastics AI averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while PlastIQ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Microplastics AI or PlastIQ have ads?

Neither Microplastics AI nor PlastIQ shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*