Comparison

Foodstr Scan vs BudiChef

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

Head to head
About

Foodstr Scan

Features
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Understand what’s really in your food. Scan product barcodes and instantly access detailed ingredient information. This app helps you identify harmful or controversial additives, understand what each ingredient does, and make smarter decisions about what you buy and eat. Features Barcode Scanner Quickly scan products and view full ingredient lists in seconds. Ingredient Analysis Get insights into ingredients that may be harmful, questionable, or worth avoiding. Additives Library Browse a comprehensive database of food additives with clear explanations and classifications. Custom Product Lists Create and manage your own product lists — save items you trust or want to avoid. Share with Others Share your lists with friends and family to help them make better choices too. Make Informed Choices Whether you’re avoiding certain additives, improving your diet, or just curious about what’s in your food — this app gives you the knowledge you need, right when you need it. Simple & Fast Designed for everyday use while shopping or at home, with a clean interface and instant results.

About

BudiChef

Features
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BudiChef is your personal kitchen assistant that brings recipes, cooking, and shopping into one simple app. Recipes A hand-picked collection of tested recipes. Every recipe works on the first try. No endless scrolling, no life stories before the ingredients. Cook Mode Big, readable steps with built-in timers. Say "next step" and keep your hands free while you cook. AI Chef Not sure what to make? Ask the AI chef. It knows what's in your fridge and suggests recipes you can actually cook right now. Smart Fridge Track what you have at home. Color-coded freshness alerts tell you what to use first so nothing goes to waste. Shopping List Add ingredients with one tap. When you buy something, it moves straight into your fridge. No duplicate lists, no forgotten items. Why BudiChef? · No ads, ever · No subscription required · No tracking or data selling · Works offline · Built by home cooks, for home cooks One app. Five tools. Zero clutter.

Screenshots

Foodstr Scan4 screens
BudiChef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BudiChef at 13.0 against Foodstr Scan's 15.6. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Foodstr Scan versus BudiChef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFoodstr ScanBudiChef
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPompayi ABViacheslav Hovras

In-app purchases

None

Foodstr Scan

No in-app purchases

None

BudiChef

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Foodstr Scan free?
Foodstr Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BudiChef free?
BudiChef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Foodstr Scan or BudiChef have ads?
Neither Foodstr Scan nor BudiChef shows ads.

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