Comparison

HalalOrNot vs Halal Control

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Halal Control

Features
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Halal Kontrol helps you review packaged foods, ingredients, barcodes, E-numbers, and food photos through a halal-focused evidence lens. Use your camera, gallery photo, barcode lookup, or ingredient search to check products and labels. Halal Kontrol looks for clear haram ingredients, explains concerns in plain language, and gives practical Halal or Likely Halal guidance when no haram evidence is found. Features: - Scan barcodes and ingredient labels - Check food photos and package labels - Review ingredient-by-ingredient reasoning - Search ingredients and E-numbers - Recognize simple foods like water, fruit, rice, flour, and lentils - Check full ingredient lists for clear haram concerns - Separate trusted halal certification from generic halal-looking marks - Save scan history on your device - Adjust dietary preferences in Settings - Learn from Quran, Hadith, madhhab guidance, certification bodies, ingredient guides, product labels, and live product evidence Halal Kontrol is designed as an informational food-checking companion. Ingredient sourcing can vary by region, supplier, and manufacturer, so always confirm with the product label, manufacturer, or a trusted halal authority when a decision is important.

Screenshots

HalalOrNot4 screens
Halal Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Halal Control at none against HalalOrNot's 2. Halal Control also leads on ads (none vs shown). HalalOrNot's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HalalOrNot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Halal Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HalalOrNot ships an update every 4 days, Halal Control every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
HalalOrNot versus Halal Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalalOrNotHalal Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (46 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSean CarrollMEHMET SU

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HalalOrNot

Subscriptions2
  • Halal Scanner Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Halal Scanner Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Halal Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HalalOrNot free?
HalalOrNot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Halal Control free?
Halal Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HalalOrNot or Halal Control have ads?
HalalOrNot shows ads; Halal Control does not.
Which is updated more often, HalalOrNot or Halal Control?
HalalOrNot ships an update every 4 days, and Halal Control every 5 days. Most recently, HalalOrNot was updated on November 5, 2026 and Halal Control on October 31, 2026.

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