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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Meet Miki — the grumpy cat who reads food labels so you don't have to. Ever picked up a snack and stared at "E621", "E102", or "Sodium benzoate" wondering if it's safe? E-Number Scanner tells you exactly what every additive is, what it does, and whether you should put that package back on the shelf. # HOW IT WORKS 1. Point your camera at any ingredient label 2. The app instantly detects all E-numbers and additive names 3. Get a clear, colour-coded breakdown — no chemistry degree needed # WHAT YOU LEARN ABOUT EACH ADDITIVE ● Common name (e.g. "MSG" not just "E621") ● Function — preservative, colouring, emulsifier, flavour enhancer, and more ● Source — natural, synthetic, plant-based, or animal-derived ● Regulatory status — approved in EU, UK, Australia, USA, and beyond ● Safety rating — green, yellow, or red at a glance ● Safety concerns — flagged clearly if they exist ● Miki's Take — a witty, snarky verdict straight from the cat's mouth # SAFETY RATINGS AT A GLANCE ► Green — Generally safe ► Yellow/Orange — Use with caution ► Red — Health concerns documented ► Gray — Insufficient data # COVERS 400+ E-NUMBER ADDITIVES E numbers are the official food additive labelling system used across the EU, UK, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and many more regions — giving this app a far larger global reach than INS-based alternatives. # KEY FEATURES ◆ Scan and identify additives in seconds using your camera ◆ Works 100% offline — no internet needed after install ◆ Scan history with dot-grid safety summary for past results ◆ Sort and filter by safety level, additive type, and more ◆ Covers both E-number codes and additive names (e.g. "carmine", "tartrazine") ◆ Available in 47 languages # PERFECT FOR ‣ Parents checking children's snacks for artificial colours and additives ‣ People with food allergies or sensitivities ‣ Anyone following a vegan, halal, or kosher diet ‣ Health-conscious shoppers who want to know what they're eating ‣ EU, UK, Australian, and Middle Eastern shoppers where E numbers appear on every label # ABOUT MIKI Miki is our grumpy cat mascot. She doesn't sugarcoat things. She'll tell you when something is "Absolutely Not" with full feline disapproval — or give a grudging "Acceptable" when a label passes muster. Her expressions change based on what's in your food: ► Acceptable — Happy Miki ► Okay — Neutral Miki ► Unimpressed — Skeptical Miki ► Absolutely Not — Full Disapproval Learning about food additives has never been this entertaining. # GLOBAL COVERAGE E numbers are used in the European Union (27 countries), the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and many more regions worldwide. # FULLY OFFLINE All additive data is stored on your device. No account, no subscription, no internet connection required. Your food scans stay private. Download E-Number Scanner and let Miki help you eat a little smarter — one label at a time.

Screenshots

AdditiveGuard4 screens
E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AdditiveGuard at none against E's shown. E's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). On price, 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. AdditiveGuard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and E sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 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 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperECKO DesignDaron Tancharoen

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
1 purchases

E

One-time1
  • Premium$5.99

Questions

Is AdditiveGuard free?
AdditiveGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is E free?
E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AdditiveGuard or E have ads?
E shows ads; AdditiveGuard does not.

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