Plastic Scan vs MaterialScan+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plastic Scan
Instantly analyze products for microplastics and toxins by taking a photo. Receive a plastic safety score, risk warnings, and helpful tips to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Microplastic Analysis
- Toxin Detection
- Plastic Safety Score
- Risk Warnings
- Instant Results
- AI-powered analysis
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Plastic Scan helps you quickly understand what you’re using or buying. Take a photo and receive instant microplastic analysis, a plastic safety score, and risk warnings with tips. Features: • Plastic Scan AI • Microplastic Analysis • Toxin Detection • Chemical Detection • Plastic Safety Score • Risk Warnings • Instant Results Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
MaterialScan+
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Snap a photo — instantly know what material it is and how to recycle it. AI MATERIAL RECOGNITION Photograph or select any item and AI identifies the material type (plastic, metal, glass, paper, etc.) and detects plastic recycling numbers 1–7. RECYCLING GUIDE Get clear disposal instructions for each material based on recycling best practices, so you always make the eco-friendly choice. MATERIAL KNOWLEDGE BASE Browse six major material categories with detailed information on properties, uses and recyclability, including all plastic resin codes. SCAN HISTORY Every scan is saved automatically so you can review past results anytime. ECO TIPS Each result includes a circular economy fact — learn how materials are reborn through recycling.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MaterialScan+ at none against Plastic Scan's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Plastic Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MaterialScan+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Plastic Scan | MaterialScan+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ENDGAME SOFTWARE | Chiyuan Chen |
In-app purchases
Plastic Scan
- Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
- Yearly Plan3 Days trial$29.991 Year
MaterialScan+
No in-app purchases
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