Comparison

Sugar Panic vs ScanEat

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

Head to head
About

Sugar Panic

This app helps you manage sugar cravings in the moment with a guided 5-step intervention. It offers AI-powered swap suggestions, educational quizzes, and honest progress tracking to support your journey to a sugar-free lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Panic button for in-the-moment cravings
  • AI-powered swap suggestions
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Daily sugar addiction quizzes
  • Honest progress tracking
  • Mascot companion for motivation
Features
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Sugar Panic helps you stop sugar cravings in the moment — not tomorrow, not next week, right now. When a craving hits, tap the panic button. Sugar Panic walks you through a proven 5-step intervention: breathe, describe your craving, get AI-powered swap suggestions, see the sugar comparison, and make your choice. No willpower lectures. Just real help when you need it most. PANIC BUTTON — YOUR IN-THE-MOMENT LIFELINE When sugar calls, tap the button. A guided breathing exercise calms the urge, then AI analyzes your craving and generates 4 healthier swap options — one best swap plus 3 zero-prep backups. You see the sugar comparison side-by-side, then decide. Every choice is tracked honestly. AI SUGAR BUDDY — YOUR PERSONAL CRAVING COACH Chat with Sugar Buddy anytime. It detects your triggers (stress, boredom, social pressure, late nights, habits) and suggests real actions: drink water, delay 10 minutes, change rooms, or find a swap. It learns what works for you. DAILY SUGAR QUIZ — LEARN WHY SUGAR HOOKS YOU A 2-minute daily quiz teaches you the science behind sugar addiction. Level up from Starter to Master, earn XP, build streaks, and unlock new topic packs. Knowledge is your best defense. HONEST PROGRESS TRACKING Track your sugar-free streak, cravings beaten, swaps made, and slip-ups — without judgment. See your last 14 days color-coded, your win rate, and how many grams of sugar you have avoided. Slip up? The reset flow helps you recover with a concrete 2-hour action plan. BREATHING EXERCISES Guided breathing with visual animation helps you ride out cravings. Most cravings pass in under 3 minutes. THE HUNGRY ONE — YOUR MASCOT COMPANION Meet your companion throughout the journey. It celebrates your wins, supports your struggles, and keeps you motivated with changing emotional states. SUGAR PANIC PRO Sugar Panic Pro unlocks the full program: • Unlimited panic sessions and AI swap suggestions • Full AI Sugar Buddy coaching conversations • Streak shield — protects your streak if you miss a day • Smarter notification scheduling • Advanced progress insights • Daily quizzes, breathing exercises, and progress tracking Sugar Panic is built on one principle: action beats willpower. Every craving is a chance to practice choosing better — and this app is your coach for that moment. Start your sugar-free journey today. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Sugar Panic Pro is available as a weekly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Service: https://sugarpanic.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://sugarpanic.app/privacy

About

ScanEat

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ScanEat - AI Menu Scanner shows estimated calories, protein, carbs and fat for every dish on a restaurant menu, before you order. Tired of finishing a restaurant meal wondering how many calories you just ate? ScanEat reads any menu in seconds and shows you calories, protein, carbs, and fat — for every dish, before you order. No more guessing. No more guilt. Just smarter choices. — HOW IT WORKS — 1. Point your camera at any menu — printed, digital or QR code 2. AI reads it in seconds and breaks down nutrition for every dish 3. Pick what fits your goals and order with confidence — WHY SCANEAT — ▸ See the truth before you order Stop wondering if the "salad" is secretly 1,200 calories or whether the pasta fits your macros. ScanEat estimates calories and macros for every dish on the menu. ▸ Your goals, not generic advice Cutting, bulking, keto, low-carb, vegan, or just eating better? ScanEat ranks the best dishes for YOUR plan — not a one-size-fits-all list. ▸ Travel-ready in 7+ languages Tokyo, Paris, Lisbon, Berlin — ScanEat reads foreign menus so you never order blindly abroad. Perfect for travelers and expats. ▸ Compare in seconds Stop scrolling back and forth between menu pages. ScanEat lays nutrition out at a glance so you decide in seconds. ▸ Save your safe-list Build a personal shortlist of dishes that work for you. Skip the menu-scanning anxiety on repeat visits. ▸ Privacy-first Your photos are used to analyze the menu — never sold, never used for ads. — WHO IT'S FOR — • People counting calories or macros who still want to eat out • Anyone on keto, low-carb, high-protein, or vegan plans • Frequent travelers facing menus they can't read • Diners with allergies or dietary restrictions • Anyone who's tired of guessing what's really in restaurant food — HOW PRICING WORKS — ScanEat is free to download. Scans use tokens, which come with Premium plans or can be bought as token packs. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled; cancel anytime in your iPhone Settings. — IMPORTANT NOTES — ScanEat provides AI-based nutrition estimates and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always confirm allergens, ingredients, and exact nutrition with the restaurant. Questions or feedback? hello@gaggostudio.com Terms of Use: https://gaggostudio.com/scaneat/termsofuse/

Screenshots

Sugar Panic4 screens
ScanEat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ScanEat at every 4 days against Sugar Panic's every 3 weeks. Sugar Panic's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Sugar Panic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and ScanEat sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sugar Panic ships an update every 3 weeks, ScanEat every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Sugar Panic versus ScanEat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSugar PanicScanEat
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBogdan DragomirSINEM KARAGOL

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sugar Panic

Subscriptions2
  • Sugar Panic Pro - Weekly Plan$2.997 Days
  • Sugar Panic Pro - Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
9 purchases

ScanEat

Subscriptions4
  • ScanEat Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • ScanEat Premium Monthly3 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • ScanEat Premium Monthly1 Month trial$10.991 Month
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  • ScanEat Premium Yearly$79.991 Year
One-time5
  • ScanEat 5 Tokens$3.99
  • Coffee Tip$4.99
  • ScanEat 10 Tokens$6.99
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  • ScanEat 20 Tokens$9.99
  • ScanEat 30 Tokens$14.99

Questions

Is Sugar Panic free?
Sugar Panic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanEat free?
ScanEat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sugar Panic or ScanEat have ads?
Neither Sugar Panic nor ScanEat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sugar Panic or ScanEat?
Sugar Panic ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScanEat every 4 days. Most recently, Sugar Panic was updated on October 31, 2026 and ScanEat on October 31, 2026.

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