Comparison

Mana vs Skip or Pick

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

Head to head
About

Mana

Scan everyday products to compare ingredients, materials, and safety information. Receive a comprehensive rating based on ingredient concentration and context, with detailed breakdowns of research and regulatory status. Community reports surface real-time issues and recalls.

Highlights
  • Scan product barcodes
  • Compare ingredients and materials
  • View detailed safety breakdowns
  • Access research and regulatory data
  • See community-reported issues
  • Check restaurant health inspections
Features
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Mana™ lets you scan everyday products, from food and cosmetics to cleaning and clothing. Compare ingredients, materials, recalls, and real-world reports before you buy or use them. The Mana Score™ is a 0 to 100 rating built on an idea most labels ignore: the dose makes the poison. The same ingredient can be harmless in one product and a real concern in another, depending on how much is present, what it's combined with, and how it's used. Mana weighs that context, including concentration wherever it's available, instead of reacting to a name on a list. SEE EVERYTHING, NOT A MYSTERY NUMBER Open any product and you get the whole picture, not just a number. Every ingredient and material is flagged positive, neutral, or negative, each with its own breakdown: the latest research, specific concerns, safer alternatives, regulatory status, a research integrity score, the sources behind it, and the date it was last verified. For food, the Mana Score™ weighs nutrition alongside safety. No black box. INDEPENDENT BY DESIGN Mana draws on publicly available regulatory and hazard data, including FDA, EPA, and EU standards. It flags ingredients banned in other countries, ones under active investigation, those that exceed maximum allowed limits, and cross-contamination risks. Mana is independent, not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency, and no brand can pay to change a Mana Score™. Mana also surfaces recall and safety alerts from monitored sources, so you know when something you use gets flagged. FROM YOUR PANTRY TO YOUR CLOSET Scan any barcode or search products by name: • Packaged food, dairy, meat and seafood • Fresh produce • Personal care and cosmetics • Cleaning products and household goods • Baby products • Clothing and textiles • Cookware and containers KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Mana goes beyond the barcode. For restaurants and establishments in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Austin and San Francisco, see current and historical health inspection records, seed-oil information, and reported allergen details, so you know their kitchen like you know your own. COMMUNITY-POWERED The official U.S. recall system is slow. A bad batch or an outbreak can take weeks or months to become official, long after people have already been affected. Mana is real time. The moment someone has a reaction, finds mold or a foreign object, or spots a problem with a product or a place, they flag it in seconds and the whole community sees it. It's everyone looking out for everyone, surfacing problems as they happen instead of waiting for the system to catch up. Check what others ran into before you buy or sit down to eat, and pass on what you find. A WORLD THAT REFLECTS YOUR CHOICES Meet Mana Man™, a companion who lives in a world shaped by what you choose. Every product you scan falls into one of five worlds by its Mana Score™, and your habits decide which one you live in: • Harmony Heights (85 to 100) • Lush Garden (70 to 84) • Neutral Valley (50 to 69) • Scorched Desert (30 to 49) • Toxic Storm (0 to 29) Choose cleaner products and your world flourishes. Let things slide and it fades, but a better choice always turns it around. Watch your choices come alive in a brilliant world of your own. For years, the only people who really knew what was in your products were the ones selling them. Not anymore. You have the right to know what's in your world, and Mana puts the answers in your pocket. Mana is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always verify ingredients and allergens directly with the product maker or establishment, as details may be incomplete or out of date. Download Mana and start scanning.

About

Skip or Pick

Features
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Analyze product labels in seconds with Skip or Pick Whether you’re shopping at the grocery store, choosing a cosmetic product, or trying something new, you don’t have to read every ingredient one by one. Simply take a photo of the product label, and Skip or Pick will summarize the ingredients in a clear and easy-to-understand way. Skip or Pick helps you better understand the ingredients found in food, skincare, and cosmetic products. Quickly identify potential allergens, ingredients that may require attention, and how well a product matches your personal preferences. Key Features: • Fast ingredient analysis from a label photo • Easy-to-understand explanations of ingredient lists • Potential allergen and sensitive ingredient alerts • Support for food, cosmetic, and skincare products • Product scores with clear result summaries • More relevant evaluations based on your personal profile • Save and revisit your previous scans • Discover better alternatives among similar products How It Works: 1. Take a photo of the product’s ingredient list. 2. Let Skip or Pick analyze the ingredients. 3. Get a simple, clear, and easy-to-understand product summary. Skip or Pick is designed for anyone who wants to make more informed choices while shopping. Easily evaluate products without getting lost in small print, complicated ingredient names, or confusing labels. Discover More with Premium: • Unlimited scans • Advanced personalized analysis • Allergen and sensitivity-based evaluation • Scan history • Product comparison • Alternative product recommendations Skip or Pick does not provide medical advice. All analyses are provided for informational purposes only. If you have allergies, sensitivities, are pregnant, have a medical condition, or follow a special diet, always check the product label carefully and consult a qualified professional when necessary. Privacy Policy: https://www.skiporpick.com/privacy.php Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mana4 screens
Skip or Pick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mana at weekly against Skip or Pick's every 2 weeks. Mana also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, ads, 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. Mana sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Skip or Pick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mana ships an update weekly, Skip or Pick every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mana versus Skip or Pick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManaSkip or Pick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMana World LLCPati Game Studio

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mana

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Mana Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Skip or Pick

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Mana free?
Mana is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skip or Pick free?
Skip or Pick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mana or Skip or Pick have ads?
Neither Mana nor Skip or Pick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mana or Skip or Pick?
Mana ships an update weekly, and Skip or Pick every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mana was updated on October 23, 2026 and Skip or Pick on October 16, 2026.

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