Comparison

NutraDetective vs PepStak

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

Head to head
About

NutraDetective

Instantly scan food barcodes to identify ADHD-linked dyes and over 100 allergens. Receive health grades, discover healthier alternatives, and make shopping fun with gamified features. Perfect for families managing dietary sensitivities.

Highlights
  • ADHD additive alerts
  • 100+ allergen detection
  • Instant A-F health grades
  • AI-powered healthier alternatives
  • Gamified shopping experience
  • Family profiles for up to 6 members
Features
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Parents: Is Red 40 triggering your child's ADHD? Find out in 2 seconds. NutraDetective is the ONLY food scanner that instantly alerts you to ADHD-linked additives like Red 40, Yellow 5, and 10+ harmful dyes that affect 8% of children with ADHD. ------------------ #1 FOR FAMILIES WITH ADHD ------------------ Studies show artificial food dyes can trigger hyperactivity, inattention, and behavioral issues. Since 2010, Europe requires warning labels on foods with these additives. Now you can know instantly. ------------------ EXCLUSIVE FEATURES ------------------ ADHD ADDITIVE ALERTS (Premium) The ONLY app tracking Red 40, Yellow 5/6, Blue 1/2 and additives linked to hyperactivity. Get instant warnings BEFORE your child eats them. 100+ ALLERGEN DETECTION Beyond the FDA Top 8 - we catch hidden allergens, derivatives, and cross-contamination risks. Create profiles for up to 6 family members. INSTANT A-F HEALTH GRADES Scan any barcode in 2 seconds. Clear grades based on nutrition, processing level, and ingredients. No confusing scores. AI-POWERED ALTERNATIVES Don't just learn what's bad - find better options! Our AI suggests healthier alternatives available at your local stores. GAMIFIED SHOPPING Make healthy eating fun! Earn XP, unlock badges, climb detective ranks. Kids love scanning and learning about food. ------------------ WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER ------------------ - Which snacks trigger hyperactivity - Hidden allergens in "safe" foods - Ultra-processed foods to avoid - Healthier swaps your kids will eat - Your family's nutrition progress ------------------ PERFECT FOR ------------------ - Parents managing ADHD through diet - Families with food allergies - Health-conscious shoppers - Anyone avoiding processed foods - People seeking ingredient transparency ------------------ SUBSCRIPTION PLANS ------------------ FREE - ROOKIE DETECTIVE - 3 scans per day - Basic health grades - Limited features PLUS - SENIOR DETECTIVE ($4.99/mo or $49.99/yr) - 25 scans per day - ADHD additive alerts - 100+ allergen detection - 30-day history PRO - LEGENDARY DETECTIVE ($14.99/mo or $149.99/yr) - Unlimited scans - Family profiles (6 people) - Forever history - Priority support ------------------ HOW IT WORKS ------------------ 1. Point camera at any barcode 2. Get instant health analysis 3. See warnings for your family 4. Find healthier alternatives 5. Track your progress ------------------ YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS ------------------ - No ads, ever - Your data is never sold - Family profiles stay private - Secure, encrypted storage - COPPA compliant for children ------------------ SCIENTIFIC BACKING ------------------ Our ADHD additive detection is based on peer-reviewed research including the Southampton Study (The Lancet, 2007) and ongoing FDA reviews. We track additives proven to affect behavior in sensitive children. ------------------ SUPPORT ------------------ Questions? We're here to help! Email: contact@nutradetective.com Website: nutradetective.com Download now and scan your first product in seconds. Your family's health can't wait. Terms: nutradetective.com/terms Privacy: nutradetective.com/privacy

About

PepStak

Features
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PepStak is the all-in-one peptide tracker: plan your stacks, calculate exact doses, log every injection, and see your active levels in real time. SEE REAL-TIME PEPTIDE LEVELS Know what's actually in your system. PepStak models each peptide's active level from your logged doses and half-life, so you always know where you stand. CALCULATE EXACT DOSES The reconstitution calculator turns vial size, bacteriostatic water, and target dose into exact syringe units — no more napkin math before every injection. STACK MULTIPLE PEPTIDES Build goal-based stacks that group your peptides, schedules, and progress in one place. Track duration, weight intent, and completion as you go. LOG SMARTER INJECTIONS The interactive body map shows your recent injection sites with rotation guidance and best-site suggestions, so you never overuse a spot. STAY CONSISTENT Dose reminders keep you on schedule. Daily check-ins track energy, mood, sleep, appetite, and side effects so you can see how your protocol is really going. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Progress photos and weight tracking put your results side by side with your protocol history. COMPREHENSIVE PEPTIDE LIBRARY Browse 100+ peptides with detailed profiles, or create custom peptides to match exactly what you're running. SYNC & BACKUP Secure cloud sync keeps your data safe and available across devices. — PepStak is a tracking and organization tool. It does not provide medical advice and does not sell or supply peptides. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider before starting any protocol. Some features require a PepStak Pro subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account; subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NutraDetective4 screens
PepStak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NutraDetective at 15.1 against PepStak's 17.6. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. NutraDetective sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PepStak sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 NutraDetective against 5.0 for PepStak. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
NutraDetective versus PepStak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNutraDetectivePepStak
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB34 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDEJUAN TARTTTempered Labs LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

NutraDetective

Subscriptions4
  • Senior Detective Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Legendary Detective Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Senior Detective Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Legendary Detective Annual7 Days trial$149.991 Year
2 purchases

PepStak

Subscriptions2
  • PepStak Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • PepStak Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is NutraDetective free?
NutraDetective is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PepStak free?
PepStak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NutraDetective or PepStak?
NutraDetective and PepStak are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do NutraDetective or PepStak have ads?
Neither NutraDetective nor PepStak shows ads.

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