HalalOrNot vs PureDecode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HalalOrNot
Instantly verify if food and beverage products are halal by scanning ingredient labels with your camera. Get clear verdicts, ingredient breakdowns, and track your scanned history. Works offline for previously checked items.
- Instant halal/haram verdict via camera scan
- Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
- Automatic detection of hidden haram sources
- Personal history of scanned products
- Offline access for scanned items
- Multi-language label support
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Shop with confidence. HalalOrNot lets you instantly verify whether any food or beverage product is halal-permissible, just by pointing your camera at the ingredients label. No more squinting at tiny print or second-guessing unfamiliar additives. Simply snap a photo of any ingredient list and HalalOrNot's AI-powered engine cross-references every item against a comprehensive, scholarly-sourced database, delivering a clear halal or haram verdict in seconds. What HalalOrNot does: Scan any ingredient label and get an instant halal or haram verdict, a full ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown with clear explanations, automatic detection of hidden haram sources like E-numbers, gelatin derivatives, and animal-based additives, and a personal history of every product you've checked. Built on trusted knowledge. Our database is regularly updated and aligned with major Islamic scholarly consensus, so you can trust the results whether you're at a local supermarket or shopping abroad. Perfect for: everyday grocery shopping, checking packaged snacks and beverages, travelling in unfamiliar markets, and verifying imported or foreign-language products. HalalOrNot works offline for previously scanned products and supports ingredient labels in multiple languages. Eat with peace of mind. Every time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PureDecode
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PureDecode reads the printed ingredient label — no barcode needed — and tells you what's really in your food in seconds. Point your camera at any ingredient list and instantly get: - Allergen warnings — set your own allergens and get a bold alert, including "may contain" cross-contamination - Halal & Vegan indicators - An A–F additive safety grade with per-ingredient detail - Blood-sugar (GI) risk for added sugars and high-GI ingredients - Sodium vs. the WHO daily limit Why PureDecode is different: - Reads the LABEL itself with AI — works in ANY language on imported & foreign-language packaging (Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Malay, Vietnamese & more), even products no barcode database has - All-in-one: allergens, halal, vegan, additives and GI in a single scan - Private by design: no account needed; we never collect your name, email, or location Free to start. Optional subscription for unlimited scanning, or pay-as-you-go top-ups — no subscription required. PureDecode is a guide, not medical advice, and can make mistakes. Always double-check the label and consult a professional about allergies or dietary needs. Terms of Use (EULA): https://puredecode.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://puredecode.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PureDecode at none against HalalOrNot's shown. PureDecode also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). HalalOrNot's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. HalalOrNot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PureDecode sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HalalOrNot ships an update every 4 days, PureDecode every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HalalOrNot | PureDecode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (48 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sean Carroll | RUI KOBAYASHI |
In-app purchases
HalalOrNot
- Halal Scanner Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Halal Scanner Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
PureDecode
- Monthly — Unlimited$4.991 Month
- Annual — Unlimited$24.991 Year
- +30 scans$2.99
- +75 scans$6.99









