Comparison

VigiConso vs PantryPals

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

Head to head
About

VigiConso

Features
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VigiConso helps you consume better every day: barcode scanner, stock manager, price tracker, official DGCCRF recall alerts, and anti-waste recipes β€” no account, no cloud, no tracking. SMART BARCODE SCANNER Scan any product in seconds. VigiConso automatically fetches Nutri-Score, Eco-Score, NOVA classification, allergens and ingredient list from OpenFoodFacts. Millions of food, cosmetic and household items supported. STOCK & EXPIRY DATE TRACKER Keep track of what's in your fridge, freezer and pantry. Enter expiry dates (best-before / use-by) and get a notification before a product goes bad. No more forgotten yogurts at the back of the fridge and no more food waste. ANTI-WASTE RECIPES Cook what you already have. VigiConso suggests recipes based on your current stock and flags ingredients to use first. Thousands of meal ideas to stop throwing food away. SHOPPING LISTS & SHOPPING MODE Build lists by category (produce, meat, dairy, bakery, frozen…). In-store, switch to shopping mode: tick off items, estimate the total to the cent, save your favorite stores. PRICE TRACKER & COMPARATOR Record product prices across supermarkets. VigiConso stores the history, shows you where you pay the least and helps you optimize your grocery budget. OFFICIAL DGCCRF RECALL ALERTS Receive real-time product recall alerts from RappelConso (French DGCCRF database). Filter by category (food, toys, cosmetics, auto…), read official guidance and check whether a product in your stock is affected. ALLERGENS & DIETS Configure your allergies (gluten, lactose, eggs, tree nuts, fish, soy…) and diet (vegetarian, vegan, pork-free, halal, kosher). VigiConso alerts you instantly if a scanned product contains an ingredient to avoid. FULL PRIVACY BY DEFAULT - No account, no signup, no email required - No analytics SDK (no Google Analytics, no Firebase, no Mixpanel, no Sentry) - All your data stays in a local SQLite database encrypted by iOS - Non-intrusive Google AdMob ads with official GDPR consent - CSV export and one-click full erase WORKS OFFLINE Once your products are scanned, the app works without an internet connection. Great in-store or in low-coverage areas. AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, FRENCH AND SPANISH Fully translated interface. Recipes auto-translated from English. VigiConso is built and hosted in France by Skynet System. Anti-waste, savings, health, consumer protection β€” one app for everyday life.

About

PantryPals

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Scan a grocery receipt and PantryPals adds your whole shop in seconds: every item sorted into the fridge, freezer or pantry, with an estimate of how long it keeps. Then it reminds you before anything goes bad, so you throw out less and cook more. SCAN A RECEIPT, SKIP THE TYPING - Take a photo of your receipt and PantryPals reads every food line - Each item lands in the fridge, freezer or pantry with a sensible shelf life - Check the list, tap Add, done - Reads receipts in your language KNOW WHAT TO USE FIRST - One list sorted by expiration date and color-coded, so nothing slips through - A "use soon" banner shows what needs eating this week - A reminder arrives before each item expires - Swipe to mark something used, or add it to your shopping list TURN WHAT'S EXPIRING INTO DINNER - Pick what's about to expire and get simple recipe ideas built from it - On-device intelligence on supported devices, a built-in recipe engine everywhere else - Share an idea with whoever is cooking tonight SHOP SMARTER - A shopping list grouped by store, so you know what to buy where - Add anything by hand, with a photo if you like - Export your pantry to a spreadsheet anytime PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Your kitchen data stays on your device - No account, no servers, no tracking Waste less food and make the most of every shop. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VigiConso4 screens
PantryPals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VigiConso at none against PantryPals's 3. VigiConso also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). PantryPals's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. PantryPals sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. VigiConso asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
VigiConso versus PantryPals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVigiConsoPantryPals
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 6 weeks
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size83 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSKYNET SYSTEMNeobile LLC

In-app purchases

None

VigiConso

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PantryPals

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Membership Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Membership Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Membership lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is VigiConso free?
VigiConso is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PantryPals free?
PantryPals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VigiConso or PantryPals have ads?
VigiConso shows ads; PantryPals does not.

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