Comparison

MicroPlastics vs Puro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Hybrid barcode and image scanning
  • Science-based safety scoring
  • Packaging material analysis
  • Physical wear assessment
  • Contextual usage modifiers
  • Exposure tracking dashboard
  • Local eco guide
Features
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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

About

Puro

Identify and reduce your exposure to microplastics in everyday products. Scan items with your camera or barcode to get a risk score and understand your daily intake. Build healthier habits with guided quests and discover safer alternatives.

Highlights
  • AI-powered product scanning
  • Microplastic risk scoring
  • Personalized exposure tracking
  • Daily reduction quests
  • Safer alternative suggestions
  • Science-based knowledge base
Features
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Microplastics are in your water, food, air, and everyday products. Research suggests the average person takes in thousands of particles every week, mostly without realizing it. Puro turns that invisible exposure into something you can see, understand, and actually reduce, starting with your first score in minutes. Scan any product. Get an instant answer. Point your camera or scan a barcode, and Puro's AI analyzes the packaging and materials to give you a clear microplastic risk score — with a breakdown of why. No guessing, no research rabbit holes. See your exposure add up in real time. Your dashboard tracks daily, weekly, and monthly trends and breaks exposure down by category — water, food, home, and personal care — so you know exactly where yours is coming from and what to change first. Build better habits, one quest at a time. Daily quests and challenges turn reduction into small, doable actions. Earn points, unlock achievements, and watch your score drop as new habits stick. Swap smarter, not harder. Puro suggests safer, lower-exposure alternatives and lets you compare scores side by side — so every purchase becomes an easy win. Learn from science you can trust. An expert knowledge base distills peer-reviewed research into practical, readable guides, so you always know the "why" behind every recommendation. Your privacy comes first. Your data is encrypted, never sold, and fully in your control. GDPR and CCPA compliant. Puro is a paid subscription app. Full access requires Puro Premium, an auto-renewing subscription ($9.99/month or $39.99/year). Everything above is included: unlimited scanning, advanced analytics, unlimited articles, daily quests, and personalized exposure tracking. The annual plan includes a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Subscription Information: Puro is a paid app that requires an auto-renewing subscription (Puro Premium) to use after onboarding. Puro Premium — Monthly: $9.99/month (no free trial) Puro Premium — Annual: $39.99/year (save 67%), including a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers The 7-day free trial applies to the annual plan only. If you subscribe, any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. To cancel a trial, do so at least 24 hours before it ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Prices are shown in the App Store in your local currency before you confirm purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.puroapp.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.puroapp.app/terms

Screenshots

MicroPlastics4 screens
Puro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: MicroPlastics at freemium against Puro's subscription. MicroPlastics also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, rating, ads 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. MicroPlastics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Puro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 MicroPlastics against 5.0 for Puro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MicroPlastics ships an update every 5 days, Puro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MicroPlastics versus Puro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicroPlasticsPuro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaja HasanA&E Commerce LLC

Customer experience

MicroPlastics

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Puro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MicroPlastics

Subscriptions2
  • MicroPlastics Premium Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • MicroPlastics Premium Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Puro

Subscriptions2
  • Puro Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Puro Premium Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is MicroPlastics free?
MicroPlastics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Puro free?
Puro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MicroPlastics or Puro?
MicroPlastics and Puro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do MicroPlastics or Puro have ads?
Neither MicroPlastics nor Puro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MicroPlastics or Puro?
MicroPlastics ships an update every 5 days, and Puro fortnightly. Most recently, MicroPlastics was updated on October 28, 2026 and Puro on October 19, 2026.

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