Comparison

PhytoScan vs IFS Audit Manager

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

Head to head
About

PhytoScan

Access real-time regulatory information for plant health products, including safety data sheets and usage details. Scan product codes to export data and verify product mixtures for specific crops. Receive urgent updates on product and regulatory changes.

Highlights
  • Real-time regulatory information
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS) access
  • Product mixture verification (France)
  • Personal protective equipment info
  • Scan product codes (EAN 13, QR, Datamatrix, UFI)
  • Export scanned product data
  • Urgent update notifications
Features
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PhytoScan permet aux acteurs de la filière agricole de consulter en temps réel toutes les informations réglementaires des produits de santé végétale. Ces informations, mises à jour en permanence, sont issues des bases de données Basagri, Homologa et PhytoData. L'ensemble des firmes contribue à la fiabilité de toutes les données. L’application permet de visualiser les Fiche de Données de Sécurité (FDS) lorsqu'elles sont disponibles, de consulter les informations réglementaires de tous les usages de vos produits phytosanitaires, d’exporter les informations d’une liste de produits scannés via un datamatrix, et pour la France, de vérifier la validité des mélanges de produits sur une culture choisie, d’accéder aux informations d’équipement de protection individuelle ainsi qu’aux informations de rangement dans le local phyto, de visualiser la notice technique du fabricant, d’accéder aux conseils de votre distributeur. Ces données sont récupérées par recherche textuelle ou multicritères (recherches de produits autorisés par culture, par cible, par AMM, par mention danger, etc.) ou par lecture de codes-barres EAN 13, QR, Datamatrix et code UFI. L'accès aux FDS est libre, les autres services sont soumis à une authentification préalable. L'application offre également un service de notification concernant les mises à jour produits et/ou réglementaires urgentes. L’accès à ces options dépend du profil de l'utilisateur.

About

IFS Audit Manager

This application assists internal auditors with on-site tasks by providing checklists, auditor questions, a glossary, and guidelines. It allows users to create new audits, access IFS documents, and export reports in Excel or CSV format. Push notifications ensure users stay updated on IFS requirements.

Highlights
  • Create new audits with IFS checklist
  • Access helpful extra information on IFS requirements
  • Find all IFS documents in one app
  • Export audit reports to Excel or CSV
  • Receive push notifications for IFS updates
  • Take notes and connect them to audit requirements
Features
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The IFS, the umbrella brand for global product safety and quality standards, offers from now one its users the possibility to implement and work with the standard through multiple different channels. In addition to the IFS Database and the audit software auditXpress, the new app IFS Audit Manager will support internal auditors in their task on site. The app runs on smartphones and tablets and provides, next to the included IFS checklist, various means of support during the audit. A compact collection of auditor questions, a glossary, guidelines and additional references on your device will help you as an auditor to perform your audit. Functions and benefits: - create new audits with the actual IFS checklist - get helpful extra information related to IFS requirements - find all IFS documents in one application on the smartphone - export your audit report directly in an Excel or CSV file. No more need to copy your handwritten notes. - never miss an update in IFS by carefully selected push notifications - take notes whenever you find an IFS relevant issue in your company and connect it later to the related requirement in your internal audit Information about IFS Cloud subscriptions: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of your selected plan above. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings on the device. Privacy policy: https://auditmanager.ifs-certification.com/pages/de/data-policy.html Terms of use: https://auditmanager.ifs-certification.com/pages/de/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

PhytoScan4 screens
IFS Audit Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PhytoScan at 50% against IFS Audit Manager's 11%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. PhytoScan sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $129.99 per year and IFS Audit Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
PhytoScan versus IFS Audit Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhytoScanIFS Audit Manager
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEXAGRIIFS Management GmbH

Customer experience

PhytoScan

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

IFS Audit Manager

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral33.3%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

PhytoScan

Subscriptions2
  • Niveau 2$129.991 Year
  • Niveau 3$179.991 Year
One-time3
  • Niveau 1$79.99
  • Niveau 2$119.99
  • Niveau 3$159.99
2 purchases

IFS Audit Manager

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription monthly$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Auditmanager Professional Tool$17.99

Questions

Is PhytoScan free?
PhytoScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IFS Audit Manager free?
IFS Audit Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PhytoScan or IFS Audit Manager have ads?
Neither PhytoScan nor IFS Audit Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhytoScan or IFS Audit Manager?
PhytoScan ships an update every 3 months, and IFS Audit Manager every 3 months. Most recently, PhytoScan was updated on October 7, 2026 and IFS Audit Manager on October 9, 2026.

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