Comparison

Microplastic Free vs PlastIQ

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

Head to head
About

Microplastic Free

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
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MicroplasticFree: Your Microplastic Safety Assistant Developed with Microplastic Researchers Protect your health with MicroplasticFree - an intelligent mobile app that helps you identify and reduce microplastic exposure in your food, clothing, and personal care products through analysis and personalized recommendations. WHY CHOOSE MicroplasticFree: • Science-backed microplastic detection • Focus on long-term health protection • Instant risk assessment • Safer alternative recommendations HOW IT WORKS: • Take a photo of any food container or packaging • Get instant analysis of potential microplastic risks • Receive personalized recommendations for safer alternatives • Track your exposure reduction progress KEY FEATURES: • Instant container safety analysis • Material composition detection • Risk level assessment • Safe storage recommendations • Temperature safety guidelines • Alternative product suggestions MicroplasticFree IS PERFECT FOR: • Health-conscious individuals • Parents concerned about family safety • People looking to reduce plastic exposure • Those wanting to make safer food choices • Anyone interested in preventing microplastic consumption Your journey to a healthier, plastic-free life starts with understanding what's in your food containers. MicroplasticFree helps you make informed decisions about food storage and packaging. Note: All features require a subscription to access. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://plasticfreeai.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://plasticfreeai.com/privacy

About

PlastIQ

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
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PlastIQ is the cutting-edge app that helps you make informed, confident food choices by detecting and scoring the presence of microplastics in everyday foods and drinks. Whether you're health-conscious, eco-aware, or simply curious about what’s on your plate—PlastIQ is your trusted tool for modern food awareness. How It Works: • Snap or Scan: Take a picture or scan a barcode—PlastIQ instantly analyzes the food item • Microplastic Detection: Our AI estimates microplastic contamination based on packaging, ingredients, and food type • Exposure Score: Receive a color-coded risk score, 0-100, indicating the likelihood of significant microplastic exposure • Science-Driven Insights: Powered by real environmental data, academic research, and machine learning Track Your Exposure Over Time • View a full History Log of everything you’ve scanned • Spot trends in your eating habits and track daily, weekly, and monthly exposure averages • Use the data to form better habits and reduce long-term health risks Why Choose PlastIQ? • Unmatched Accuracy: Our AI combines ingredient analysis, packaging data, and food-type profiles • Easy to Use: Clean, modern interface that’s intuitive for all users • Built for Transparency: No hidden gimmicks—just real insights and clear scores • Built for You: Whether you're a parent, athlete, or eco-advocate, PlastIQ helps you take control of your food habits Your Health. Your Control. Microplastics are in more foods than you think—from fish to fruit, drinks to desserts. PlastIQ gives you the power to understand your risk and take simple, everyday action to lower it. Note: Scanning capabilities require an account (Apple, Google, or Email) and a paid subscription to function. Every subscription offers a 3-day free trial -- so try PlastIQ out and see the value for yourself! PlastIQ adheres to the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Microplastic Free4 screens
PlastIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PlastIQ at none against Microplastic Free's shown. Microplastic Free's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. Microplastic Free sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Microplastic Free against 5.0 for PlastIQ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Microplastic Free versus PlastIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicroplastic FreePlastIQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMert YerekapanOchre Rose Software LLC

Customer experience

Microplastic Free

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PlastIQ

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Microplastic Free

Subscriptions9
  • Unlimited access$2.997 Days
  • Unlimited access2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Unlimited access$4.991 Month
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  • Unlimited access$5.991 Month
  • Unlimited access$6.991 Month
  • Unlimited access$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited access$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited access$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access$49.991 Year
4 purchases

PlastIQ

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly PlastIQ Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly PlastIQ Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Annual PlastIQ Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Annual PlastIQ Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Microplastic Free free?
Microplastic Free 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, Microplastic Free or PlastIQ?
Microplastic Free and PlastIQ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Microplastic Free or PlastIQ have ads?
Microplastic Free shows ads; PlastIQ does not.

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