Comparison

Mat vs LB

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

Head to head
About

Mat

Features
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Mat Sjekk helps you make more informed food choices in the store. Scan the barcode to get product information and a simple assessment based on available data and open data sources. NEW: Research Want to dig deeper? The product view now includes a research section on Bovaer, NGT/GMO and insect meal – with a clear split between independent/official research (authorities and independent expert bodies) and producer/industry-funded research. Each source shows who is behind it, the funding, the mandate and a link to the original document, so you can judge for yourself. What you get: - Barcode scanner with quick product info - Risk assessment for Bovaer, GMO in feed and insect meal - E-numbers and additives explained - Shopping lists you can save and reuse - Research links with transparency about funding and source - Available in 11 languages Privacy and ads The app uses a consent flow (GDPR) before ads load. If you have not consented, only non-personalised ads are shown, and ads are hidden in fullscreen. You can remove ads via an in-app purchase. Mat Sjekk gives you sources, context and comparable information – you make the choices yourself. The app is not a medical or legal advisory service.

About

LB

Features
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Take control of what you scan with LB: Universal Scanner, a privacy-respecting product scanner for food, cat food, cosmetics, and cleaning products. Whether you are checking groceries, reviewing an imported ingredient list, scanning a cosmetic label, or looking up a household product, LB helps you understand what is inside with fast barcode lookup, text scanning, translation, and clear ingredient insights. WHY CHOOSE LB? No Accounts, No Hassle: Just download and start scanning. LB does not require your name, email, or phone number. Privacy First: Your scan history is stored on your device. You can disable history at any time, and you stay in control of your data. Multiple Scanner Modes: Switch between food, cat food, cosmetics, and cleaning products so each product type gets the right database and ingredient analysis. CORE FEATURES: Multi-Source Barcode Scanning: LB checks public product databases such as Open Food Facts, Pro Open Food Facts, Open Pet Food Facts, Open Beauty Facts, Open Products Facts, and FoodRepo where available. Advanced Text Scan: Barcode missing, damaged, or not found? Take a photo of the ingredient list and LB will use text recognition to analyze it directly. Ingredient Insights: See highlighted ingredients grouped by concern or benefit, including warnings, allergens, helpful ingredients, and lower-concern items. Smart Translation: Translate product names, ingredients, warnings, and spoken summaries into your preferred language. Useful for imported products or travel. Allergen & Warning Alerts: LB checks ingredients against local databases for common allergens and ingredient warnings, including gluten, milk, peanuts, soy, sesame, sulfites, and more. Nutrition, Nutri-Score & Eco-Score: For food products, quickly review available nutrition details, Nutri-Score, Eco-Score, and high sugar, salt, or saturated fat alerts. Cosmetic & Chemical References: For supported cosmetic ingredients, LB can help open free external references such as PubChem, CosIng, ECHA, and EWG. Voice Assistant Mode: Enable spoken summaries for a more accessible scanning experience. Optional Tips: LB stays free. Optional tips are available if you want to support development, but they do not unlock features or bonuses. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Choose a scanner mode: Food, cat food, cosmetics, or cleaning products. 2. Scan a barcode: Get product details from supported public databases. 3. Review the results: See ingredients, warnings, allergens, nutrition, and ingredient insights. 4. Use photo scan if needed: Take a picture of the ingredient list when barcode results are missing. 5. Translate and revisit: Translate results into your preferred language and revisit past scans from history. Database coverage depends on public sources, so some products may be missing or incomplete. LB is an informational tool and does not replace medical, veterinary, or professional safety advice.

Screenshots

Mat4 screens
LB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LB at none against Mat's shown. Mat's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Mat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LB sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mat ships an update weekly, LB every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Mat versus LB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatLB
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size39 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEinar BΓΈrsheimBalint Laszlo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mat

One-time1
  • Fjern reklame$3.99
5 purchases

LB

One-time5
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$3.99
  • Big Tip$8.99
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  • Large Tip$22.99
  • Massive Tip$44.99

Questions

Is Mat free?
Mat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LB free?
LB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mat or LB have ads?
Mat shows ads; LB does not.
Which is updated more often, Mat or LB?
Mat ships an update weekly, and LB every 10 days. Most recently, Mat was updated on October 28, 2026 and LB on November 5, 2026.

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