Check GMO vs WISEcode UPF Detector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Check GMO
Scan UPC barcodes on food and skincare items to instantly determine if they contain GMOs. Receive clear results: GMO Free, GMO, or Unverified. Submit unverified items for research by staff.
- UPC barcode scanner
- GMO detection
- GMO Free, GMO, Unverified results
- Submit unverified items for research
- Pro version with unlimited submits
- Shareable shopping lists
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CHECK GMO provides healthy consumers with knowledge about the foods they consume, using a Mobile App UPC barcode scanner. CHECK GMO’s Mobile App provides users with a simple scanning tool by a press of a button to get results on your food containing GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms), or not. Results will show GMO Free, GMO or Unverified. If the food or skin care item shows unverified, you are allowed to submit your item to our staff to research and give you a response within 3 business days. Our pro version allows unlimited submits and also has shopping list you may share with your friends and family.
WISEcode UPF Detector
Instantly determine if packaged food is ultra-processed by scanning its barcode. This app provides a clear, science-backed UPF rating and ingredient breakdown, powered by an extensive food intelligence platform. Make informed choices about what you eat with detailed ingredient analysis.
- Scan food barcodes
- UPF rating and ingredient breakdown
- Ingredient-level processing analysis
- Science-backed results
- Extensive food intelligence platform
- Fast and clear information
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WISEcode™ UPF Detector Know what's really in your food. Scan any packaged food to instantly identify ultra-processed foods, understand what's in your ingredients, and make more informed food choices. WHY PEOPLE USE WISEcode™ • Scan any barcode for instant food intelligence • Instantly identify ultra-processed foods (UPFs) • Explore ingredient-level insights • Search hundreds of thousands of food products • Receive personalized food recommendations • Save favorite foods and build your personal pantry • Free to download and use GO BEYOND THE LABEL Most food apps stop at the Nutrition Facts panel. WISEcode™ goes further by helping you understand what's actually in your food—not just the calories or nutrients, but the ingredients, how they're used, and whether a product is ultra-processed. No guessing. No confusing labels. Just clear, actionable food intelligence that helps you make more informed decisions every time you shop. FOODTRUTH™ FoodTruth™ is WISEcode's mission to make food information clear, transparent, and accessible to everyone. Whether you're shopping for yourself, your family, or simply trying to make healthier choices, WISEcode™ helps you better understand the foods you eat through ingredient intelligence and ultra-processed food detection. Find Your FoodTruth™. PRIVACY Your privacy matters. WISEcode™ never sells your personal data. Learn more by reviewing our Privacy Policy at WISEcode.ai.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WISEcode UPF Detector at 84% against Check GMO's 32%. WISEcode UPF Detector also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 10). Check GMO's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WISEcode UPF Detector holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WISEcode UPF Detector has 1.8K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Check GMO's written reviews are positive against 84% of WISEcode UPF Detector's.
Check GMO ships an update every 3 weeks, WISEcode UPF Detector every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Check GMO | WISEcode UPF Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (10 ratings) | 4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | 83.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 1.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 185 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Direct Connect LLC | WISEcode |
Customer experience
Check GMO
WISEcode UPF Detector
Bugs and requests
Check GMO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
WISEcode UPF Detector
Reported bugs
19 issues- Can’t scan first item
- Scanner not working
- Scan button gets finicky
- Product not in database
- Won’t stop asking to do a review
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- Old version better
- High Fructose listed as excellent
- Does not tell you a product contains bioengineered ingredients
- Too many items are not part of the WISECode database
- Needs a way to clear history
- Needs to turn on the flashlight when scanning labels
- Nothing I scanned has been recognized
- It wants a photo of everything I scan
- Nothing I scanned showed up in their database
- You scan products it does nothing
- Was working fine and now it doesn’t work at all
- Most of the time can’t find item
- It won’t open past the welcome page
- Why doesn’t the scan work?
Requested features
6 requests- Search food without scanning barcode
- Wise score directly under food rating
- Manual input for food items without barcodes
- Way to clear history
- Turn on flashlight when scanning labels
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- Include nutrition information or way to tell how nutritious food is
In-app purchases
Check GMO
No in-app purchases
WISEcode UPF Detector
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Check GMO free?
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