Comparison

Puro vs No Plastic Swap

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

Head to head
About

Puro

Identify and reduce your exposure to microplastics in everyday products. Scan items with your camera or barcode to get a risk score and understand your daily intake. Build healthier habits with guided quests and discover safer alternatives.

Highlights
  • AI-powered product scanning
  • Microplastic risk scoring
  • Personalized exposure tracking
  • Daily reduction quests
  • Safer alternative suggestions
  • Science-based knowledge base
Features
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Microplastics are in your water, food, air, and everyday products. Research suggests the average person takes in thousands of particles every week, mostly without realizing it. Puro turns that invisible exposure into something you can see, understand, and actually reduce, starting with your first score in minutes. Scan any product. Get an instant answer. Point your camera or scan a barcode, and Puro's AI analyzes the packaging and materials to give you a clear microplastic risk score — with a breakdown of why. No guessing, no research rabbit holes. See your exposure add up in real time. Your dashboard tracks daily, weekly, and monthly trends and breaks exposure down by category — water, food, home, and personal care — so you know exactly where yours is coming from and what to change first. Build better habits, one quest at a time. Daily quests and challenges turn reduction into small, doable actions. Earn points, unlock achievements, and watch your score drop as new habits stick. Swap smarter, not harder. Puro suggests safer, lower-exposure alternatives and lets you compare scores side by side — so every purchase becomes an easy win. Learn from science you can trust. An expert knowledge base distills peer-reviewed research into practical, readable guides, so you always know the "why" behind every recommendation. Your privacy comes first. Your data is encrypted, never sold, and fully in your control. GDPR and CCPA compliant. Puro is a paid subscription app. Full access requires Puro Premium, an auto-renewing subscription ($9.99/month or $39.99/year). Everything above is included: unlimited scanning, advanced analytics, unlimited articles, daily quests, and personalized exposure tracking. The annual plan includes a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Subscription Information: Puro is a paid app that requires an auto-renewing subscription (Puro Premium) to use after onboarding. Puro Premium — Monthly: $9.99/month (no free trial) Puro Premium — Annual: $39.99/year (save 67%), including a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers The 7-day free trial applies to the annual plan only. If you subscribe, any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. To cancel a trial, do so at least 24 hours before it ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Prices are shown in the App Store in your local currency before you confirm purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.puroapp.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.puroapp.app/terms

About

No Plastic Swap

Easily reduce plastic in your daily life. Scan products with AI to identify them and discover eco-friendly alternatives. Learn why swaps matter and start making a positive impact on your health and the environment.

Highlights
  • AI-powered product scanning
  • Plastic-free swap recommendations
  • Health and environmental impact insights
  • Curated product alternatives with prices
  • Progressive lifestyle change guidance
Features
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Ready to reduce plastic in your life but don't know where to start? No Plastic Swap makes it simple. SCAN ANY PRODUCT Point your camera at any household item and our AI-powered EcoScan instantly identifies it and suggests better alternatives. No more guessing which products are actually eco-friendly. DISCOVER PLASTIC-FREE SWAPS Browse curated categories of everyday items: - Bathroom essentials (toothbrushes, razors, shampoo) - Kitchen must-haves (food storage, utensils, cleaning supplies) - Cleaning products (detergents, sponges, brushes) - Kids & baby items (bottles, toys, lunchboxes) Each swap includes: Why the plastic version is harmful Health concerns to be aware of Specific product recommendations with prices Environmental impact scores LEARN THE "WHY" We don't just tell you what to swap—we explain why it matters. Understand how everyday plastics affect your health and the environment with easy-to-read insights backed by research. START SMALL, MAKE AN IMPACT You don't have to change everything overnight. Pick one room, one category, or one product at a time. Every swap counts. FEATURES: - EcoScan: AI-powered product identification - 35+ preset items with instant swap recommendations - Impact scores for every product - Curated alternatives with real brands and prices - Clean, simple interface no overwhelming information Premium unlocks unlimited scans and full access to all categories. Join the movement toward a plastic-free lifestyle. Download No Plastic Swap and make your first swap today. Privacy Policy: https://noplasticswap.com/privacy Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Puro4 screens
No Plastic Swap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: No Plastic Swap at free with in-app purchases against Puro's subscription. Puro's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Puro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and No Plastic Swap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Puro against 5.0 for No Plastic Swap. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Puro versus No Plastic Swap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuroNo Plastic Swap
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB12 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperA&E Commerce LLCCentral Valley Holdings LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Puro

Subscriptions2
  • Puro Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Puro Premium Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

No Plastic Swap

Subscriptions2
  • No Plastic Swap Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • No Plastic Swap Premium Annual$20.001 Year

Questions

Is Puro free?
Puro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is No Plastic Swap free?
No Plastic Swap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Puro or No Plastic Swap?
Puro and No Plastic Swap are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Puro or No Plastic Swap have ads?
No Plastic Swap shows ads; Puro does not.

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