Comparison

AdditiveGuard vs E

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

Head to head
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.

About

E

Features
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E-Nummers App helpt je bewuste voedselkeuzes te maken door inzicht te geven in voedseladditieven. FUNCTIES • Barcode Scanner Scan productbarcodes met je camera en zie direct welke E-nummers het product bevat. • E-nummer Zoeken Zoek op E-nummer (bijv. E621) of naam (bijv. glutamaat) en krijg direct informatie. • Uitgebreide Database Meer dan 500 E-nummers met informatie over: - Veiligheidsstatus (EU-goedgekeurd, beperkt, verboden) - Categorie (kleurstof, conserveermiddel, etc.) - Allergenen en intoleranties - Geschiktheid voor veganisten en vegetariërs - Halal en kosher status • Favorieten Sla veelgezochte E-nummers op voor snelle toegang. PRIVACY - Alle gegevens blijven lokaal op je apparaat - Geen tracking of analytics - Geen account vereist BRONNEN EFSA, EU Food Additives Database, Open Food Facts, SuhasDissa E-Number-Database. DISCLAIMER Deze app is uitsluitend voor informatieve doeleinden en vervangt geen professioneel advies. --- Keywords (max 100 tekens): e-nummers,additieven,voedsel,scanner,barcode,allergenen,ingrediënten,gezond,ve gan,halal

Screenshots

AdditiveGuard4 screens
E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: E at none against AdditiveGuard's 3. E also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. AdditiveGuard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. E asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AdditiveGuard ships an update every 3 weeks, E daily. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
AdditiveGuard versus E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdditiveGuardE
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperECKO DesignBart Johannes Cornelis Steinhaus

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AdditiveGuard

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • AdditiveGuard Premium$2.99
None

E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AdditiveGuard free?
AdditiveGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AdditiveGuard or E have ads?
Neither AdditiveGuard nor E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AdditiveGuard or E?
AdditiveGuard ships an update every 3 weeks, and E daily. Most recently, AdditiveGuard was updated on September 27, 2026 and E on September 7, 2026.

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