# Pure Scan vs PrimalScan

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PrimalScan at 15.0 against Pure Scan's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pure Scan sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PrimalScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pure Scan | PrimalScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-scan-ingredient-checker/id6758033301/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **56** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [austin pulliam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870462547) | [Maksym Saienko](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783958333) |

## What reviewers say

### Pure Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-scan-ingredient-checker/id6758033301)

Scan barcodes to identify harmful food additives, packaging risks, and brand ownership. Get clear explanations of ingredients and avoid allergens and ultra-processed items for safer shopping.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning for food analysis, Detection of harmful additives, Identification of packaging risks, Brand ownership tracing, Ingredient and nutrition breakdown, Allergen detection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| test monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pure Scan Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Discount | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


### PrimalScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/primalscan/id6783958331)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PrimalScan Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| PrimalScan Pro Yearly | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pure Scan free?

Pure Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PrimalScan free?

PrimalScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Pure Scan or PrimalScan have ads?

Neither Pure Scan nor PrimalScan shows ads.

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