# Plack vs PlastIQ

The clearest difference is monetization model: Plack at freemium against PlastIQ's subscription. Plack also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.4). PlastIQ's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plack sells 2 in-app purchases, 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: Plack has 15 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 | Plack | PlastIQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plack-microplastics-scanner/id6740711020/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plastiq-detect-microplastics/id6744667443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 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 | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 45 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abel Thomas Noble](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791189065) | [Ochre Rose Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808802294) |

## What reviewers say

### Plack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plack-microplastics-scanner/id6740711020)

Empower yourself to identify and understand microplastic content in everyday products. Scan items or search for insights into harmful substances, track your exposure, and make informed choices for better well-being.

**Highlights:** Scan products for microplastics, Detect Phthalates and Bisphenols, Understand exposure and health impact, Track microplastic footprint, Personalized tracking and saved history, Access news dashboard (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plack Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Plack Pro | $29.99 | 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 Plack free?

Plack 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, Plack or PlastIQ?

PlastIQ is rated higher. Plack averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while PlastIQ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Plack or PlastIQ have ads?

Neither Plack 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.*