AdditiveGuard vs NoJunk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Barcode scanning
- OCR ingredient scanning
- Additives and allergen evaluation
- Condition-aware insights
- Multi-language support
- Offline-first design
- Privacy-focused
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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.
NoJunk
Scan food ingredient labels with your camera to understand what you're eating. Get health scores, warnings for additives, and explanations for E-numbers. Identify ultra-processed foods and track your dietary choices.
- AI ingredient scanning via camera
- Health scores for ingredients
- Additives and E-number decoder
- Ultra-processed food detection
- Personalized health goal tracking
- Scan history and sharing
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Point your camera at any ingredient label. NoJunk reads, scores, and flags what's really in your food — no barcode needed. Whether it's Red 40, BHA, seed oils, or a string of E-numbers you can't pronounce, NoJunk tells you exactly what you're eating and why it matters. HOW IT WORKS 1. Point your camera at the ingredient list on any food package 2. NoJunk reads the label text using on-device OCR — no barcode scan required 3. Every ingredient is scored 0–100 and flagged by risk level WHAT YOU GET (FREE) • Health scores for every ingredient • Warnings for additives, preservatives, and artificial dyes (Red 40, Yellow 5) • E-number decoder — plain-English explanations for every E-code • UPF / NOVA score to spot ultra-processed foods • Detects seed oils, trans fats, and chemical preservatives (BHA, BHT, TBHQ) • Personalized health goals — gluten-free, vegan, low sugar, dairy-free, and more • Scan history to track your choices over time • Share results with your family UNLOCK PREMIUM • Unlimited scans (free tier: 5/day) • Deep analysis with full health risk breakdowns • Healthier alternatives for every flagged ingredient • Complete verdict for every product PERFECT FOR • Parents checking kids' snacks for artificial dyes and additives • Anyone eating clean and avoiding ultra-processed food • People with food sensitivities, allergies, or gut issues • EU and UK shoppers tracking E-numbers and NOVA scores • Anyone curious about seed oils, UPF, or processed food Stop guessing what's in your food. Just point and scan. No ads. No account required. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION NoJunk Premium is available as a monthly, yearly, or lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms: https://nojunk.app/terms Privacy: https://nojunk.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AdditiveGuard at 5.0 against NoJunk's 4.3. NoJunk's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. AdditiveGuard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and NoJunk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AdditiveGuard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
AdditiveGuard ships an update every 3 weeks, NoJunk weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AdditiveGuard | NoJunk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.3 (3 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ECKO Design | Lino TI Inc. |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
AdditiveGuard
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- AdditiveGuard Premium$2.99
NoJunk
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$14.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$29.99









