MicroPlastics vs Clea
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
Clea
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Microplastics are in more of your food than you think. The research exists, but it is buried in scientific journals. Clea puts it behind a barcode scan. Point your camera at any food product and Clea shows you a research-based estimate of its microplastic exposure level, based on the food type and its packaging. Every single estimate links to the published, peer-reviewed study behind it. No black box, no made-up numbers. WHY CLEA IS DIFFERENT Nobody lab-tests every product on a shelf, and any app that claims exact per-product numbers is guessing. Clea is honest about how this science works: - Estimates are matched by food category and packaging type, drawn from published studies - Every result shows its source. Tap through and read the study yourself - Every result shows a confidence level, because some research is stronger than other research - When there is no credible study for a food, Clea says "no data yet" instead of inventing a number WHAT YOU CAN DO FREE, FOREVER - Unlimited barcode scanning - See the exposure estimate, evidence level and the study behind every scan - Works with a huge share of supermarket products, with a packaging fallback for the rest - Share any scan as a card for Stories, TikTok or your group chat, with the study attached - See this week's exposure level at a glance on the Track tab CLEA PRO Pro is for people who want to actually reduce their exposure, not just look at it: - Your reduction plan: your biggest sources ranked from your own scans, each with a research-backed swap - Your dashboard: weekly stats, trends over time, streaks and swaps made - The full research library: browse and filter every verified category - Search any product by name, no barcode needed - Watchlist alerts when a scan matches a category you avoid THE HONEST FINE PRINT Clea is an educational tool, not medical advice. It shows category-level estimates from published research, not laboratory measurements of your specific item. The health effects of microplastics are still being studied. What Clea gives you is the best available science, cited, in one place. Your privacy: no account, no ads, no trackers, no data sold. Your scan history stays on your device. Data powered by Open Food Facts, the open product database. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.hypectr.com/clea/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.hypectr.com/clea/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MicroPlastics at every 5 days against Clea's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Clea sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MicroPlastics ships an update every 5 days, Clea fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MicroPlastics | Clea |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raja Hasan | HARRISON LIAM SHAW |
In-app purchases
MicroPlastics
- MicroPlastics Premium Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- MicroPlastics Premium Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
Clea
- Clea Pro Monthly$12.991 Month
- Clea Pro Annual$24.991 Year









