Comparison

PlastIQ vs Springle

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

Head to head
About

PlastIQ

This app helps you make informed food choices by detecting and scoring microplastic contamination in everyday foods and drinks. It uses AI to analyze packaging, ingredients, and food types, providing a risk score and tracking your exposure over time to help you form healthier habits.

Highlights
  • Microplastic detection via AI
  • Food item scanning (picture/barcode)
  • Color-coded risk score (0-100)
  • History log and exposure tracking
  • Science-driven insights
  • Habit formation tools
Features
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PlastIQ is the cutting-edge app that helps you make informed, confident food choices by detecting and scoring the presence of microplastics in everyday foods and drinks. Whether you're health-conscious, eco-aware, or simply curious about what’s on your plate—PlastIQ is your trusted tool for modern food awareness. How It Works: • Snap or Scan: Take a picture or scan a barcode—PlastIQ instantly analyzes the food item • Microplastic Detection: Our AI estimates microplastic contamination based on packaging, ingredients, and food type • Exposure Score: Receive a color-coded risk score, 0-100, indicating the likelihood of significant microplastic exposure • Science-Driven Insights: Powered by real environmental data, academic research, and machine learning Track Your Exposure Over Time • View a full History Log of everything you’ve scanned • Spot trends in your eating habits and track daily, weekly, and monthly exposure averages • Use the data to form better habits and reduce long-term health risks Why Choose PlastIQ? • Unmatched Accuracy: Our AI combines ingredient analysis, packaging data, and food-type profiles • Easy to Use: Clean, modern interface that’s intuitive for all users • Built for Transparency: No hidden gimmicks—just real insights and clear scores • Built for You: Whether you're a parent, athlete, or eco-advocate, PlastIQ helps you take control of your food habits Your Health. Your Control. Microplastics are in more foods than you think—from fish to fruit, drinks to desserts. PlastIQ gives you the power to understand your risk and take simple, everyday action to lower it. Note: Scanning capabilities require an account (Apple, Google, or Email) and a paid subscription to function. Every subscription offers a 3-day free trial -- so try PlastIQ out and see the value for yourself! PlastIQ adheres to the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Springle

Features
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Springle lets you scan bottled water to instantly understand what you’re drinking. It analyzes ingredients, potential contaminants, and bottle materials from the labels, comparing international guidelines and limits, then gives you a clear, easy-to-understand health score. HOW TO USE SPRINGLE 1. Take a picture of the bottled water 2. Make sure the label is visible for higher accuracy 3. Wait until scanning processes 4. Get results Scanning bottled water requires an active paid subscription. Privacy: https://springleapp.lovable.app/privacy Terms: https://springleapp.lovable.app/terms

Screenshots

PlastIQ4 screens
Springle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Springle at 15.1 against PlastIQ's 18.4. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PlastIQ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Springle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PlastIQ versus Springle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlastIQSpringle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOchre Rose Software LLCAlpay Vodenicharov

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PlastIQ

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly PlastIQ Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly PlastIQ Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Annual PlastIQ Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Annual PlastIQ Subscription$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Springle

Subscriptions2
  • Springle Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Springle Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is PlastIQ free?
PlastIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Springle free?
Springle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlastIQ or Springle have ads?
Neither PlastIQ nor Springle shows ads.

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