# Polycheck vs PlastIQ

The clearest difference is rating: PlastIQ at 5.0 against Polycheck's 4.1. Polycheck's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Polycheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polycheck has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Polycheck | PlastIQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polycheck-find-microplastics/id6739971441/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plastiq-detect-microplastics/id6744667443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 21 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Renaissance Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220536592) | [Ochre Rose Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808802294) |

## What reviewers say

### Polycheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polycheck-find-microplastics/id6739971441)

This app uses AI to scan everyday products, like food and cosmetics, to detect microplastics. It provides insights into product risks and suggests safer alternatives, helping you make informed choices for your health and the environment.

**Highlights:** AI-powered microplastic detection, Scan food and cosmetic products, Product risk insights, Safer alternative suggestions, Track scanned items, Sustainability goal tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plastic AI Monthly Sub | $3.99 | per month |
| Plastic AI Annual Sub | $24.99 | per year |


### 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 Polycheck free?

Polycheck 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, Polycheck or PlastIQ?

PlastIQ is rated higher. Polycheck averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while PlastIQ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Polycheck or PlastIQ have ads?

Neither Polycheck 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.*