MicroPlastics vs PlasticFreeFuture
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MicroPlastics
Scan food and drink products to assess microplastic contamination risk based on scientific research. Receive a safety score, track exposure, and discover safer alternatives. Features include AI-powered packaging analysis and context-aware scoring.
- Hybrid barcode and image scanning
- Science-based safety scoring
- Packaging material analysis
- Physical wear assessment
- Contextual usage modifiers
- Exposure tracking dashboard
- Local eco guide
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See how much plastic touches the things you use every day, and find better swaps. Microplastics can come from almost anything: food packaging, water bottles, baby bottles, takeout containers, cookware, tea bags, cosmetics and skincare. MicroPlastics turns any product into a clear 0 to 100 Product Contact Signal, explains what drives it, and shows lower-plastic options you can switch to. SCAN ANYTHING - Scan a barcode, snap a label or photo, or type an item in - Food and drinks, bottled water, baby bottles and feeding gear - Containers, food storage, cookware, kettles and the microwave - Cosmetics, skincare and personal care: check ingredient lists for listed polymers - Sweep a shelf to compare supported barcodes in one pass UNDERSTAND YOUR SCORE - Lower is better: less modeled plastic contact for that item and how you use it - See the main driver, such as material, heat, wear or packaging - Check confidence and the research behind each estimate - Browse independent lab measurements published by PlasticList SWAP AND IMPROVE - Lower-plastic alternatives matched to what you scanned - Compare items side by side and save the swaps you like - Guides on BPA, PFAS, phthalates and nanoplastics, plus water filters, glass and steel bottles, and plastic-free food storage - Build low-tox habits with plans, room check-ins, quests and your Plastic Passport - Find refill stations and low-packaging shops near you HOW TO READ RESULTS Scores are research-informed estimates based on materials and use, not lab tests of your item. They are not a safety rating, diagnosis or measure of what entered your body. MicroPlastics is not a medical device; talk to a healthcare professional about health questions. FREE TO START Try a limited number of scans without signing up. Premium unlocks unlimited scans, full reports, swaps and tracking. Price, billing period and any trial are shown before you subscribe. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://microplasticsapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://microplasticsapp.com/terms Questions? team@microplasticsapp.com
PlasticFreeFuture
Scan cosmetic product ingredients to identify harmful substances and discover plastic-free alternatives. This tool quickly analyzes ingredient lists using your device's camera, providing results in seconds. Support environmental causes with an integrated donation feature.
- Ingredient scanning
- Harmful substance identification
- Plastic-free product discovery
- Camera analysis
- Donation support
- Scan results image management
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The Plastic Free Future app scans ingredients on any beauty products and from labels in clothing. It determines if there are harmful and helps you find plastic free products. The app uses the camera, analyses the ingredients list with and provides results in just a few seconds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MicroPlastics at 100% against PlasticFreeFuture's 0%. MicroPlastics also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 8 months). PlasticFreeFuture's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. MicroPlastics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. PlasticFreeFuture asks for nothing beyond the download.
MicroPlastics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MicroPlastics's written reviews are positive against 0% of PlasticFreeFuture's.
MicroPlastics ships an update every 5 days, PlasticFreeFuture every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MicroPlastics | PlasticFreeFuture |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 3.9 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Raja Hasan | Plastic Soup Foundation |
Customer experience
MicroPlastics
PlasticFreeFuture
In-app purchases
MicroPlastics
- MicroPlastics Premium Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- MicroPlastics Premium Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
PlasticFreeFuture
No in-app purchases
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