StepWatcher vs Scanly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StepWatcher
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StepWatcher shows your steps and distance. That's it. Glance at your watch face for today's count. Open the iPhone app to see your day, week, month, 6 months or year, and whether you're ahead of your usual pace. On Apple Watch • 14 complications for any watch face • Steps by hour in the Smart Stack • Today's steps and distance, one tap away On iPhone • Charts for the day, week, month, 6 months and year • Your best, your average, and where you usually are by now • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Step and distance goals, set once for both devices Private by design StepWatcher reads steps and distance from Apple Health. No account, no ads, no tracking. Your data stays on your iPhone and Apple Watch. Pay once No subscription and no in-app purchases. Buy it once and it's yours, shared with your family through Family Sharing.
Scanly
Scan product barcodes to instantly assess food quality, identify hidden additives, and track how your diet impacts your well-being. Set dietary preferences and allergen alerts for personalized insights into your eating habits.
- Instant health score for food quality
- Identify risky additives and ultra-processed ingredients
- Flag food allergens and intolerances
- Check products against dietary preferences
- Track food's impact on weight, energy, and sleep
- Family household profiles
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Know exactly what's in your food and how it affects you. Join thousands of people cutting out ultra-processed food and taking back control of their health — and their family's. Scanly is the food scanner that reveals the true quality of what you eat, flags hidden additives and allergens, and helps you build cleaner eating habits that last. Scanly Pro subscription required for full access. See details below. WHY PEOPLE TRUST SCANLY INSTANT HEALTH SCORE Scan any product's barcode and get a clear, at-a-glance health score based on food quality — not just calories. No more guessing whether something is actually good for you. EXPOSE WHAT'S REALLY INSIDE Scanly reads the full ingredient list and flags what matters: risky additives, added sugars, seed and refined oils, and ultra-processed ingredients. Each additive is weighted by its risk level so you see exactly why a product scored the way it did. FOOD ALLERGENS Tell Scanly what you're intolerant to and every scan instantly tells you if it's safe. Gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, fish, sesame and more — flagged the moment you scan. DIETARY PREFERENCES Set your diet and Scanly checks each product against it, so you instantly know whether a scan fits your choices — no reading tiny labels in the aisle. TRACK HOW FOOD AFFECTS YOU Scanly is more than a scanner. Log your weight, energy, sleep, and anxiety, and watch clear month-by-month trends reveal how cleaner eating changes the way you feel. Don't just notice the difference — measure it. BUILT FOR YOUR FAMILY Set up Scanly around your household's needs and keep everyone eating real, wholesome food. Peace of mind with every scan. UNBIASED, ALWAYS We don't partner with any brand or product, so every score is honest and independent. No ads, no sponsorships — just the truth about your food. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Scanly requires a Scanly Pro subscription to access all features listed above. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your Apple Account settings. If you subscribe before a free trial ends, any remaining trial period is forfeited when the purchase is confirmed. DISCLAIMER: Scanly is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The score is a guide to food quality, not a precise medical measurement. Always consult your healthcare provider before making medical decisions. Privacy Policy: https://www.aifoodscanner.net/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.aifoodscanner.net/terms Have feedback or ideas to make Scanly better? We'd love to hear from you: support@aifoodscanner.net
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Scanly at Free against StepWatcher's $2.99. StepWatcher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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
Scanly is free to download; StepWatcher costs $2.99 up front. Scanly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. StepWatcher asks for nothing beyond the download.
StepWatcher ships an update every 2 days, Scanly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StepWatcher | Scanly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shawn Bierman | Pistol Adrian |
In-app purchases
StepWatcher
No in-app purchases
Scanly
- Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year









