# Microplastic Free vs PlastIQ

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microplastic Free | PlastIQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microplastic-free-scanner/id6740706362/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plastiq-detect-microplastics/id6744667443/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 41 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mert Yerekapan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526957444) | [Ochre Rose Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808802294) |

## 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 |


### 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 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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