Comparison

AllergenScan vs Cibava

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

Head to head
About

AllergenScan

Features
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AllergenScan tells you in seconds whether a food is safe for you or your family — before it ends up in the cart. Scan a barcode or photograph an ingredient label. AllergenScan checks against your personalized allergy profile and delivers a clear Safe, Caution, or Danger verdict with color-coded results you can read at a glance. BUILT FOR FAMILIES WITH FOOD ALLERGIES • Create up to 6 individual allergy profiles - one for each family member • Switch profiles instantly while shopping • Track gluten, dairy, peanut, tree nuts and more for every child • Grandparents and caregivers can shop confidently for allergic children SMART ALLERGEN DETECTION • Recognizes 9 FASTER Act allergens plus 25+ extended allergens • Identifies hidden allergen names (e.g., "casein" = milk, "lecithin" = soy) • Cross-contamination risk grading: interprets "may contain" and "shared facility" warnings based on YOUR severity level WORKS WHEN YOU NEED IT • Offline-first: allergen matching runs 100% on-device • Scanned products are cached - no signal required in the store • Emergency card with one-tap 911 and caregiver call buttons, available on your lock screen SAFE LIST & BLACKLIST • Build a personal library of confirmed-safe products • Blacklist dangerous items so you never second-guess • Share your lists with family, schools, and caregivers DESIGNED FOR PEACE OF MIND • Large, bold verdicts: Green (Safe), Amber (Caution), Red (Danger) • Triple-signal communication: color + icon + text (accessibility-first) • One-handed operation optimized for supermarket conditions FREE TO START • 3 free scans per day - no account required • Upgrade to Premium for unlimited scans, OCR ingredient reading, cross-contamination analysis, offline mode, recall alerts, and complete scan history AllergenScan is not a substitute for reading product labels. Always verify ingredients directly, especially for severe allergies. Consult your allergist for medical advice. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacypolicyallergenscan Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/termsofserviceallergenscan

About

Cibava

This app helps users identify potential allergens in packaged foods, restaurant menus, and ingredient lists. Create a personalized allergy profile and scan barcodes or photos to get explanations of concerning ingredients.

Highlights
  • Scan packaged-food barcodes
  • Photograph ingredient labels and menus
  • Manual ingredient entry
  • Personalized allergy profile creation
  • Allergen term detection and explanation
  • Restaurant communication preparation
Features
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Cibava helps you review packaged-food labels, ingredient lists, and restaurant menu information for potential allergen concerns. Create an allergy profile, scan a packaged-food barcode, photograph a label or menu, or enter ingredients manually. Cibava highlights relevant allergen terms and explains why they may matter to your selected profile. FEATURES • Scan packaged-food barcodes • Photograph ingredient labels and menus • Enter ingredients manually • Create a personalized allergy profile • Review detected allergen terms and explanations • Explore similar food categories when an allergen concern is found • Prepare restaurant communication questions • View source and freshness information for community product records CIBAVA PLUS An optional Cibava Plus subscription adds photo analysis and AI-assisted alternative suggestions. Monthly and annual plans are available. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions through your Apple account settings. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Cibava is an informational aid and does not determine that food is safe, allergen-free, or appropriate for consumption. Product databases, images, ingredient extraction, restaurant information, and AI-generated results may be incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated. Recipes, manufacturing practices, and cross-contact risks can change. Always read the physical package label, verify information with the manufacturer or restaurant, and follow guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. If information is missing, unclear, or conflicting, do not rely on Cibava to make an eating decision. Cibava is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or emergency services. Privacy Policy: https://cibava-api.onrender.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://cibava-api.onrender.com/terms Support: https://cibava-api.onrender.com/support

Screenshots

AllergenScan4 screens
Cibava4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cibava at 15.1 against AllergenScan's 17.0. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AllergenScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Cibava sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
AllergenScan versus Cibava: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAllergenScanCibava
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer杰 陈Kristopher Horton

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AllergenScan

Subscriptions2
  • AllergenScan Premium (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • AllergenScan Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • AllergenScan Premium (Lifetime)$119.99
2 purchases

Cibava

Subscriptions2
  • Cibava Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Cibava Plus Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

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

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