Comparison

Sāra vs Supplement Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Sāra

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Ever wonder if you actually need this, or if it’s worth adding one more bottle to what you already take? You see it in a store, in an ad, or in a review online. The label looks impressive. A friend swears by it. But you’re not sure it fits your goal, your diet, or your daily supplements. Sāra is built for that moment: Is this worth adding, given what I want and what I already take every day? • How it works: Search a product → say what you want from it → read your answer → open sources if shown → save it to your stack when you’re ready. • Real labels, honest limits: Many products hide doses in proprietary blends or omit amounts. We help where we can and say when we can’t. Lookups use official U.S. supplement label data. • Important: The app is educational only. It does not diagnose conditions, interpret bloodwork, check prescription drug interactions, or guarantee results. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before changing supplements or medications. Term of Use: https://bit.ly/4dY7nDl Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/49Z9hlD

About

Supplement Scanner

Analyze supplements for their clinical effectiveness and ingredient quality. Scan labels to get instant scores based on research, compare doses, and explore recommendations for various health goals. Build and track your supplement stacks.

Highlights
  • Clinical effectiveness scoring (0-100)
  • Dose and form quality analysis
  • Label scanning via camera or barcode
  • Browse supplements by 20 health areas
  • Nutrient explorer for best supplement per ingredient
  • Supplement stack building and tracking
  • Personalized supplement recommendations
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The #1 trusted all-in-one supplement companion app that has over +800 supplement brands from all over the world. Why BioStacks? - Quickly understand the quality of your supplement. - Get valuable insights from your supplement regimen via our proprietary science based algorithm. - Track your daily supplement intake and get reminders so you never miss a dose. - Discover and find better rated supplement products that actually match your goals. - Access to world-class AI chatbot that actually understands supplements and the latest research behind them. DISCLAIMER Every score is grounded in published research, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. No marketing claims. No influencer endorsements. Just the science. BioStacks does not provide medical advice. Scores are based our proprietary algorithm and is for informational purposes only. Consult a healthcare professional if you plan to make changes to your supplement routine. Terms of Use: https://biostacks.co/terms Privacy Policy: https://biostacks.co/privacy

Screenshots

Sāra3 screens
Supplement Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sāra at none against Supplement Scanner's shown. Supplement Scanner's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Sāra sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Supplement Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sāra ships an update fortnightly, Supplement Scanner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Sāra versus Supplement Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSāraSupplement Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (11 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB60 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPinusa TrakoolpaiboolpolVladislav Proskurov

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Sāra

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Premium Subscription$19.993 Months
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  • Yearly Premium$48.001 Year
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$59.991 Year
5 purchases

Supplement Scanner

Subscriptions5
  • BioStacks Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$12.991 Month
  • BioStacks Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$46.991 Year

Questions

Is Sāra free?
Sāra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Supplement Scanner free?
Supplement Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sāra or Supplement Scanner have ads?
Supplement Scanner shows ads; Sāra does not.
Which is updated more often, Sāra or Supplement Scanner?
Sāra ships an update fortnightly, and Supplement Scanner weekly. Most recently, Sāra was updated on October 25, 2026 and Supplement Scanner on October 24, 2026.

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