| Core Identity |
| Developer | Smiley Solutions LLC | BA Global Holdings, LLC | Food is Good, Inc. | Yuca | Open Food Facts |
| Category | Food & Drink | Food & Drink | Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness |
| Platform | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | Android, iOS | iOS, Android |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.9 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 239 | 141,384 | 13,332 | 91,753 | 124 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Jan 16, 2025 | Jun 22, 2021 | Nov 22, 2021 | Jan 9, 2017 | Jan 3, 2013 |
| Last Updated | Apr 6, 2026 | Apr 10, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | positive | - | - | positive | - |
| Score | 75/100 | - | - | 75/100 | - |
| Praises | - Barcode scanning functionality provides immediate clarity on ingredient quality during grocery shopping trips
- Ingredient breakdown feature educates users on why specific items are classified as clean or unclean
- User-driven database expansion allows community members to submit photos for missing product entries
| - | - | - Barcode scanning functionality provides immediate health insights for grocery shoppers in real time
- Ingredient breakdown and health scoring help users identify hidden toxins in common household products
- Alternative product recommendations assist users in making healthier purchasing decisions during their shopping trips
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| Complaints | - Application instability and frequent crashes during launch disrupt the core grocery shopping experience
- Inaccurate product data and misclassification of ingredients undermine user trust in the scanner results
- Subscription pricing model feels excessive compared to free alternatives offering similar functionality
| - | - | - Mandatory account creation requirements frustrate users who prefer immediate access without personal data sharing
- Inconsistent scoring logic between similar products leads to user distrust in the rating system
- Limited product database coverage for specific regions or niche items causes search frustration
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| Requests | - Integration of shopping recommendations and healthy meal recipes to extend the utility of the app
| - | - | - Dark mode interface requested to improve usability for users with light sensitivity issues
- Customizable filtering options for nutritional stats to align with individual dietary goals
- Expanded database coverage for non-food categories like pet products
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Proprietary ingredient database functions as a brand moat
- Barcode scanner utility drives daily grocery store usage
- Community-driven photo uploads reduce database maintenance costs
| - FlavCity brand alignment drives organic acquisition
- Red-highlighted ingredient visualization provides immediate utility
| - | - Proprietary scoring methodology simplifies complex data for mass-market adoption
- Barcode scanner habit loop drives high daily session frequency
- Independent brand positioning builds trust against corporate-backed competitors
| - Massive open-source database (4M+ products)
- Science-based scoring (Nutri-Score, NOVA, Eco-Score)
- Non-profit, high-trust status
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| Weaknesses | - Frequent launch crashes on the latest build
- Subscription-only model lacks a free-tier entry point
- Inaccurate ingredient labeling undermines user trust
| - Zero revenue diversification beyond ad-inventory
- No personalized dietary filtering for allergies
| - | - Mandatory account creation creates a conversion barrier for privacy-conscious users
- Scoring inconsistencies between similar products trigger user distrust
- Limited database coverage in non-European markets restricts global growth
| - Reliance on volunteer data entry
- Limited marketing budget
- Utility-focused UI/UX compared to commercial rivals
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| Pricing | subscription | free | freemium | freemium | free |
| Momentum | Intense | Intense | Intense | Maintenance | - |
| Update Cadence | 5 versions | 5 versions | 5 versions | 5 versions, ~17d avg | - |
