Comparison

Allergy Safe Scanner vs Curls AI

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

Head to head
About

Allergy Safe Scanner

Easily scan product barcodes to instantly identify allergen information. Customize your scan to highlight specific allergens like gluten, dairy, or nuts, and review full ingredient lists. Save your scan history for quick reference.

Highlights
  • Scan product barcodes with camera
  • Select custom allergens to track
  • View ingredient text and declared allergens
  • Filter scan history by allergen alerts
  • Clear result indicators (Contains, May contain, Not detected)
Features
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Scan product barcodes and see allergen information in seconds. Gluten & Dairy Scanner helps you check groceries using Open Food Facts—declared allergens, trace warnings, labels, and ingredient text—shown as clear results: Contains, May contain, Not detected, or Unknown. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Scan any product barcode with your camera • Choose My Allergens—only highlight what you need to avoid (gluten, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, eggs, fish, shellfish, sesame, and more) • Review full ingredient text on the results screen • Save scan history and filter by alerts for your allergens IMPORTANT This app is for information only—not medical advice. Database entries can be incomplete or incorrect. Always read the physical product label and follow your doctor’s guidance if you have food allergies or celiac disease. Product data from Open Food Facts (openfoodfacts.org). Open Food Facts is an independent open database; this app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Open Food Facts. SUPPORT Questions, feedback, or help with the app: https://gluten-free-scanner-website.vercel.app You can also reach us through the contact information on that page. LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://gluten-free-scanner-website.vercel.app Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ By using this app, you agree to these terms and our privacy policy.

About

Curls AI

Features
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CurlsAI is your personal curl companion — helping you understand your hair, build better routines, and track your progress over time. PERSONALISED TIPS Get care tips and routines tailored specifically to your curl type. No more generic advice — everything is matched to your unique hair, so you always know exactly what your curls need. Full access requires a subscription. HAIR JOURNALING Document your curl journey with CurlsAI's built-in journal. Log your wash days, products, styles, and how your hair feels. Perfect for figuring out what works (and what doesn't) for your hair. AI HAIR ANALYSIS Not sure what your curl type is? Snap a photo and our AI will identify your curl pattern instantly — from straight 1a all the way to coily 4c — so your tips and journal are always personalised to you. Whether you're just starting out or deep into your curl journey, CurlsAI gives you the tools to understand your hair and build a routine that actually works. Download CurlsAI and start your curl journey today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Allergy Safe Scanner2 screens
Curls AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Allergy Safe Scanner at none against Curls AI's 1. Allergy Safe Scanner also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Curls AI's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 15 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Curls AI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Allergy Safe Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Allergy Safe Scanner ships an update every 15 months, Curls AI every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Allergy Safe Scanner versus Curls AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAllergy Safe ScannerCurls AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshish KoiralaSABR LABS LTD

In-app purchases

None

Allergy Safe Scanner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Curls AI

One-time1
  • Curls AI yearly$29.99

Questions

Is Allergy Safe Scanner free?
Allergy Safe Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Curls AI free?
Curls AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Allergy Safe Scanner or Curls AI have ads?
Neither Allergy Safe Scanner nor Curls AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Allergy Safe Scanner or Curls AI?
Allergy Safe Scanner ships an update every 15 months, and Curls AI every 5 days. Most recently, Allergy Safe Scanner was updated on October 30, 2026 and Curls AI on October 28, 2026.

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