Comparison

ItSafe vs AdditiveGuard

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

Head to head
About

ItSafe

Quickly understand product ingredients by taking a photo. Get plain-language AI analysis of food, beauty, and household items, spotting high-risk additives and controversial compounds. Make informed choices with clear risk-level context for ingredients.

Highlights
  • Analyze ingredient photos instantly
  • Identify risky additives
  • Understand E-numbers and INCI names
  • Compare products before purchase
  • Supports multiple languages
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Scan food additives, E-numbers, toxins, and cosmetic ingredients in seconds. ItSafe helps you quickly understand ingredient lists on products you use every day. Take a photo of the ingredients and get a fast, plain-language AI analysis. Built for real life: - Food labels - Cosmetic INCI lists - Household product compositions - Local and international brands - Multiple languages What you can do with ItSafe: - Analyze ingredient photos in seconds - Spot high-risk additives and controversial compounds - Get clear risk-level context for ingredients - Understand E-numbers and INCI names in simple language - Compare products before you buy Who ItSafe is for: - Health-conscious shoppers - Parents checking daily-use products - Travelers buying products abroad - Anyone who wants clarity about ingredients Privacy first: - No ad spam - No dark patterns - Your scans are used to deliver analysis, not to build an ad profile Make faster, smarter product choices with ItSafe. Web: https://itsafe.app/ Privacy Policy: https://itsafe.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://itsafe.app/terms

About

AdditiveGuard

Scan product barcodes or ingredients to instantly understand additives, allergens, and intolerance triggers. Get clear, color-coded insights without accounts or tracking. Supports multiple languages and works offline for on-the-spot decisions.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning
  • OCR ingredient scanning
  • Additives and allergen evaluation
  • Condition-aware insights
  • Multi-language support
  • Offline-first design
  • Privacy-focused
Features
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AdditiveGuard reveals what hides inside product labels. Scan a barcode, or read ingredients through the built-in OCR scanner, and the app evaluates additives, allergens, and intolerance triggers with clear explanations. No accounts, no tracking, no noise. Just practical insight you can use on the spot. What AdditiveGuard does • Barcode scanning for quick product lookups • Ingredient scanning with OCR for items without barcodes • Risk evaluation engine highlighting additives, allergens, and intolerance matches • Condition-aware insights for common sensitivities • Multi-language interface for travelers and international shoppers • Offline-first design to keep results responsive • No personal data storage and no profiling Every assessment is shown with a simple color system and short, clear information. You control the experience without ads or clutter. Built for practical use AdditiveGuard helps you quickly understand: • What additives are present • Whether they are considered safe, cautionary, or best avoided • When an ingredient conflicts with your dietary preferences or intolerances • When a product aligns with vegan or halal expectations The goal is clarity, not medical guidance. Multi-language support The app interface and additive database are available in several languages, making it easy to use in stores around the world. Privacy by design AdditiveGuard works without accounts, and most analysis runs directly on your device. When external data is required, only the product barcode is transmitted. Nothing is linked to you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer AdditiveGuard does not offer medical advice or diagnose conditions. It provides ingredient information to support informed consumer decisions.

Screenshots

ItSafe4 screens
AdditiveGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ItSafe at 17.0 against AdditiveGuard's 26.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. ItSafe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and AdditiveGuard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 ItSafe against 5.0 for AdditiveGuard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ItSafe ships an update fortnightly, AdditiveGuard every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ItSafe versus AdditiveGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterItSafeAdditiveGuard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtem IshmukhametovECKO Design

Customer experience

ItSafe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AdditiveGuard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ItSafe

Subscriptions3
  • Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.951 Year
3 purchases

AdditiveGuard

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • AdditiveGuard Premium$2.99

Questions

Is ItSafe free?
ItSafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AdditiveGuard free?
AdditiveGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ItSafe or AdditiveGuard?
ItSafe and AdditiveGuard are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do ItSafe or AdditiveGuard have ads?
Neither ItSafe nor AdditiveGuard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ItSafe or AdditiveGuard?
ItSafe ships an update fortnightly, and AdditiveGuard every 3 weeks. Most recently, ItSafe was updated on October 30, 2026 and AdditiveGuard on October 30, 2026.

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