# Microplastic Free vs Trace

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Microplastic Free at 100% against Trace's 50%. Microplastic Free also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). Trace's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microplastic Free sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Trace sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Microplastic Free holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trace has 28 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Microplastic Free's written reviews are positive against 50% of Trace's.

Microplastic Free ships an update weekly, Trace daily. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microplastic Free | Trace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microplastic-free-scanner/id6740706362/reviews)** | [4.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-microplastics/id6740707486/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 41 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mert Yerekapan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526957444) | [Control. Alt. Delete. LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762687184) |

## What reviewers say

### Microplastic Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microplastic-free-scanner/id6740706362)

This app helps you identify and reduce microplastic exposure in everyday products. Simply scan food packaging to get instant risk assessments and personalized recommendations for safer alternatives. Track your progress towards a healthier, plastic-free lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Instant container safety analysis, Material composition detection, Risk level assessment, Safe alternative recommendations, Track exposure reduction progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |


### Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-microplastics/id6740707486)

Understand your exposure to microplastics with a personalized assessment and science-backed recommendations. Learn about sources, track your progress, and make informed choices for a healthier life and a cleaner environment.

**Highlights:** Personalized microplastic exposure score, Customized reduction recommendations, Local tap water quality reports, Progress tracking over time, Educational content on microplastics, Actionable insights for daily life

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| premium weekly with trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription to Trace | $9.99 | per year |
| Trace Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| premium yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microplastic Free free?

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

### Is Trace free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Microplastic Free or Trace?

Microplastic Free is rated higher. Microplastic Free averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Trace averages 4.6 from 28 ratings.

### Do Microplastic Free or Trace have ads?

Both Microplastic Free and Trace show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Microplastic Free or Trace?

Microplastic Free ships an update weekly, and Trace daily. Most recently, Microplastic Free was updated on June 1, 2026 and Trace on August 13, 2026.

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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.*