Comparison

Protein Scan vs Protein Core

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

Head to head
About

Protein Scan

Features
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Not every product with "protein" on the package is actually a strong protein choice. Protein Scan helps you scan barcodes and nutrition labels, then shows a simple verdict based on calories, protein, macros, and sugar. The core rule is simple: calories divided by 10 = the minimum grams of protein a product should have. If a product has 250 kcal per 100g, it should have around 25g of protein per 100g. If it falls short, Protein Scan calls it out clearly. What you can do: - Scan product barcodes - Analyze nutrition labels with AI - Upload label photos from your gallery - Check protein, calories, fats, carbs, and sugar - See clear verdicts: Take, Doubtful, or Skip - Save scan history - Compare scanned products - Unlock unlimited scans with Protein Scan Pro Protein Scan is useful for fitness, grocery shopping, meal planning, and anyone who wants to quickly understand whether a "high protein" product is actually worth it. No account required. Barcode results use OpenFoodFacts when available, and label photo analysis uses AI when the product is missing or the label needs to be read directly. Terms of Use: https://protein-scan-ai-proxy.lukoschenko.workers.dev/terms Protein Scan is not medical advice. Always check the product package for allergens, ingredients, and official nutrition information.

About

Protein Core

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Hit your protein goal without calorie counting, barcode scanning, or an account. Protein Core is a fast, focused protein tracker for the meals you already eat. Save your usual meals and shakes as presets, then log them in one tap. For anything else, use the gram wheel to add the amount you need. LOG PROTEIN IN SECONDS • Create reusable presets for your usual meals, shakes, and snacks • Log any preset with one tap • Add any protein amount with the gram wheel • Add an optional label to keep your history organized • Use a suggested daily target based on your weight and goal, or set your own SEE YOUR DAY AT A GLANCE • Follow your daily protein total and target • Review recent days and entries • Get clear feedback when you reach your goal • Check your progress with Home Screen widgets LOG FROM YOUR HOME SCREEN With Protein Core Pro, the quick-add widget lets you log saved presets directly from your Home Screen—without opening the app. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your protein log, profile settings, and targets stay on your device. Protein Core has no account and no ads. FREE AND PRO The free version includes: • Daily protein tracking and goal progress • Up to four reusable presets • Recent history • Home Screen progress widgets Protein Core Pro unlocks: • Unlimited presets • Complete history • Editing for older days • The quick-add Home Screen widget Protein Core is made for gym-goers, lifters, athletes, and anyone who wants a simpler way to stay consistent with protein. No barcode searches, photo estimates, calorie totals, or complicated nutrition data—just quick protein logging that fits the way you already eat. Suggested protein targets are general guidance only and are not medical or nutritional advice. Log faster. Stay consistent. Hit your protein goal.

Screenshots

Protein Scan3 screens
Protein Core3 screens

Verdict

The call

Protein Scan and Protein Core are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Protein Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Protein Core sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Protein Scan versus Protein Core: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtein ScanProtein Core
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDerivance L.L.C-FZDenis Husidic

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Protein Scan

Subscriptions2
  • Protein Scan Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Protein Scan Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Protein Scan Pro Lifetime$49.99
2 purchases

Protein Core

One-time2
  • Protein Core Pro$8.99
  • Protein Core Pro$12.99

Questions

Is Protein Scan free?
Protein Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Protein Core free?
Protein Core is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Protein Scan or Protein Core have ads?
Neither Protein Scan nor Protein Core shows ads.

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