EWG's Healthy Living vs Fullscript
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EWG's Healthy Living
This app provides science-backed ratings for everyday products like cosmetics, food, and cleaning supplies. Scan barcodes or search for products to receive a simple score, helping you make informed and healthier purchasing decisions.
- Scan product barcodes
- Search for products
- Science-backed ratings
- Food Scores database
- Skin Deep® ratings
- Healthy Cleaning guide
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Wondering what's really in your food, skincare and cleaning products? EWG's Healthy Living gives you instant, science-backed safety ratings. Scan any product for free. Built on 30+ years of independent research from EWG scientists, our app is the only one that covers more than 200,000 rated products across cosmetics, food and household cleaners. Why get the Healthy Living App? - Scan & Search Instantly: Barcode-scan any product or search by name to get a simple 1–10 safety score (1 = best). - Science-Backed Ratings: Built on EWG's independent research — not algorithms alone. - All-in-One: Combines our most trusted resources in one app: Skin Deep® for cosmetics, our Guides to Sunscreens and Healthy Cleaning, and our Food Scores database. - Find Safer Alternatives: Compare products and discover better-rated options for your family and pets. - Built on Trust: Independent and nonprofit. EWG's Skin Deep, Food Scores and Guide to Sunscreens have set the standard for ingredient transparency for over three decades. Now it's all in your pocket. Download now and start making safer choices for your family. For the most accurate data, please update to the latest version. Terms of Use: https://www.ewg.org/eula
Fullscript
Manage your supplement and medication intake with helpful tools designed to keep you on schedule. Order high-quality supplements directly to your door and collaborate with your healthcare provider for personalized wellness insights. Stay on track with reminders and easy reordering.
- Dose reminders
- Medication tracking
- Auto refills
- On-the-go refills
- Order supplements
- Provider collaboration
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Stay connected to your care Wellness takes work. Fullscript makes it easier to follow your care plan or build a wellness routine with access to the supplements, lab tests*, lifestyle guidance, and health tracking your provider trusts. Provider-led care, you carry with you The Fullscript app keeps provider guidance and recommendations by your side in the moments between visits – where health really happens. Your trusted source for supplements Order brands vetted by medical experts – not social media influencers – with easy access to the high-quality supplements your provider trusts delivered straight to your door. See how your health evolves Making progress feels good. You and your provider can securely track your health over time through ongoing lab testing and integrated wearable data. Keep your routine on track Get timely reminders so you never miss a daily dose or a refill. You can even easily set up and manage auto-refills to make sure you never run out. A clearer picture of your health – all in one place Millions of patients trust Fullscript to feel more connected to their provider throughout their care. We’re here to help ensure no one navigates health alone. *Lab orders must be sent by a licensed provider (US only)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Fullscript at 4.9 against EWG's Healthy Living's 4.1. Fullscript also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (84% vs 49%). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. EWG's Healthy Living sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Fullscript asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fullscript holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fullscript has 122K ratings behind it against 3.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of EWG's Healthy Living's written reviews are positive against 84% of Fullscript's.
EWG's Healthy Living ships an update every 2 months, Fullscript fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EWG's Healthy Living | Fullscript |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (3.6K ratings) | 4.9 (122K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | 84.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K | 122K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #91 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Environmental Working Group | HealthWave Inc. |
Customer experience
EWG's Healthy Living
Fullscript
User reviews
EWG's Healthy Living
From 3.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick product lookup
- 🔍 Detailed product information
- 💡 Helpful for making informed decisions
- 🌱 Promotes healthier living
- 👍 Useful app concept
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited product database
- 🔍 Inconsistent search results
- 🤔 Questionable rating system
- 🤨 Concerns about political bias
Fullscript
From 122K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and organized
- 🚀 Convenient and efficient ordering
- 💰 Competitive pricing and discounts
- 🤝 Great customer service
- 🌟 High-quality supplements
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
- 📤 Lack of customization for deliveries
- 💲 Expensive for some users
- 🔍 Lacking in product information and filtering
- 🔔 Annoying push notifications
Bugs and requests
EWG's Healthy Living
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to click on search results
- Lists and submissions not saving properly
- Barcode scanner not working consistently
- App freezing and crashing frequently
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to search by ingredient
- More comprehensive product database
- Improved search and filtering options
- Better organization and navigation
- Ability to submit product feedback
Fullscript
Reported bugs
5 issues- App freezes and crashes
- Inconsistent behavior when adding items to cart
- Barcode scanning issues
- Inability to switch between dispensaries
- Unresponsive app and slow performance
Requested features
5 requests- Add a wishlist or save for later feature
- Improve the app's user interface and navigation
- Allow more customization for deliveries and subscriptions
- Provide better product information and filtering options
- Improve the app's stability and reduce bugs
In-app purchases
EWG's Healthy Living
- Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Fullscript
No in-app purchases









