Comparison

MicroPlastics vs Purity

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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Know what's really in your food and water. MicroPlastics turns your phone into a microplastics detector. Scan any food, drink, cosmetic, or container and get an exposure score in seconds, with the actual research behind every number. No account needed to start. WHY PEOPLE USE IT "I never knew." Most of us have no idea how much plastic our everyday habits add up to. A scratched water bottle, a microwaved container, that morning takeout coffee. They are not all equal, and now you can see the difference. HOW IT WORKS - Scan with your camera, a barcode, or a photo - We read the packaging: material, condition, and how you use it - You get a 0 to 100 exposure score (lower is better) and one clear next step - Every score links to the peer-reviewed studies it is based on SCAN AND UNDERSTAND - Scan food, drinks, cosmetics, and containers by camera, barcode, or photo - Ingredient checker: paste any ingredient list or cosmetic label to flag hidden plastics and polymers - Risk checker: estimate exposure for any material, including PET, HDPE, polystyrene, and glass - Shopping Mode: scan a whole cart and see its combined plastic load before you buy - Real citations on every score (ACS, PNAS, ScienceDirect, PMC) CUT IT DOWN - Lower-plastic swaps, free of BPA and phthalates, matched to what you scanned - Build a watchlist of what to avoid, from BPA and PFAS to phthalates and other additives - Save swaps or create your own - Avoidance guides: water filters for microplastics, glass water bottles, non-toxic cookware, plastic-free food storage, safer baby bottles, and more TRACK AND BUILD HABITS - Your Plastic Passport tracks exposure and progress over time - MicroQuests and weekly plans turn good intentions into small, doable steps - Room-by-room audits for your kitchen, bathroom, and beyond - A clean weekly report of where your exposure is trending - Streaks, stamps, and friendly challenges with friends DISCOVER - Find lower-plastic spots near you, including water refill stations, zero-waste stores, and farmers markets - Browse lab-tested products and their measured chemical levels - See what everyone is checking with Trending - Ask the Plastic Coach anything about microplastics, BPA, PFAS, or safer swaps THE SCIENCE The scoring model draws on peer-reviewed research, including: - Microwaving some containers can release up to 4.22 million microplastic and 2.11 billion nanoplastic particles per square centimeter in 3 minutes (Environmental Science and Technology, 2023) - One liter of bottled water holds about 240,000 plastic particles, roughly 90% of them nanoplastics (PNAS, 2024) - Repeatedly opening and closing a bottle can nearly double the microplastics in it (ACS ES&T Water, 2020) Every scan shows the specific studies used. FREE TO START Try it with a few free scans. No account, no card. Or start a 3 day free trial of Premium for unlimited scans, full reports, exposure tracking, and lower-plastic swaps. Premium Monthly: 3 days free, then $7.99 per month Premium Annual: 3 days free, then $49.99 per year (save about 48%) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://microplasticsapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://microplasticsapp.com/terms Questions? team@microplasticsapp.com

About

Purity

Scan product barcodes or search by name to get an instant Purity Rating based on microplastics, PFAS, BPA, phthalates, and heavy metals. Discover safer alternatives and track your exposure reduction.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for Purity Rating
  • Product search by name
  • AI-powered photo identification
  • Guided Home Audit
  • Safer alternative suggestions
  • Microplastic exposure tracking
Features
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Know what's really in the products you use every day. Purity scans any barcode — or any product name — and gives you an instant 0–100 Purity Rating across the five chemicals that matter most: microplastics, PFAS "forever chemicals," BPA/BPS, phthalates, and heavy metals. Every score is based on published, peer-reviewed research, with a plain-English explanation and a free fix you can do right now. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Scan a barcode for an instant Purity Rating and chemical breakdown • Search any product by name — no barcode needed • Run a guided Home Audit, room by room, to find hidden plastic in things you already own • Snap a photo of barcode-less items (clothing, cookware, furniture) and let AI identify the risk • Get a safer alternative for almost everything you scan • Track your daily microplastic exposure and watch it drop as you make better choices FREE VS PREMIUM Free: 3 barcode scans a day, plus unlimited product-name search. Premium: 100 barcode scans a day, 20 photo scans a day, the full home audit, your exposure tracker, research alerts, and deep analysis with source citations. Purity is research-based information, not medical advice. Scores reflect current scientific literature on chemical exposure, not personal health outcomes. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical decisions. ———— Terms of Use (EULA): https://virtuous-hope-production-4f7d.up.railway.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://virtuous-hope-production-4f7d.up.railway.app/privacy

Screenshots

MicroPlastics4 screens
Purity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Purity at none against MicroPlastics's 2. MicroPlastics's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. Purity asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Purity. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MicroPlastics versus Purity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicroPlasticsPurity
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaja HasanOmri Amirav Drory

Customer experience

MicroPlastics

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

Purity

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MicroPlastics

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Premium Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Purity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MicroPlastics free?
MicroPlastics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Purity free?
Purity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MicroPlastics or Purity?
MicroPlastics and Purity are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do MicroPlastics or Purity have ads?
Neither MicroPlastics nor Purity shows ads.

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