Boycat: Ethical Shopping
Scan. Shop. Boycott Smart.
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Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
Scan any barcode. Instantly know what you are supporting. Discover alternatives, explore campaigns, and shop with clarity.
Join over 3,000,000 shoppers who have redirected $500M+ from companies that conflict with their values.
Boycat is not just a scanner. It is ethical infrastructure in your pocket.
Before you buy, Boycat helps you understand what a brand supports, how it operates, and where your money flows.
Explore Campaign Frameworks
Boycat organizes global issues into structured campaign systems with:
• Tier breakdowns
• Clear explanations
• Source-backed references
• Live updates
• Action tools
Campaigns include:
Palestine
Sudan
Congo
Myanmar
Uyghur
Privacy
Liberty and USA
Each campaign provides context, clarity, and decision guidance.
Make Informed Decisions Instantly
Scan products.
Search brands.
Verify company ties.
Understand supply chains.
Every result includes structured reasoning and cited sources.
Discover Better Alternatives
Find brands aligned with your selected campaigns and values.
Track Real Impact
Watch your purchasing decisions contribute to measurable economic shifts.
Digital Risk Index
Evaluate platforms through Boycat’s structured Privacy campaign, analyzing:
• Data collection scope
• Third party sharing
• Regulatory exposure
• Jurisdiction risk
• User control
Protect Your Research
Use BuycatVPN to reduce digital exposure and browse securely.
Community Powered
Submit brands, vote on alternatives, and help improve the database.
Boycat transforms everyday purchases into informed decisions.
Download now and participate in the shift.
Learn more at boycat.io
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more This is perfect for those desiring to make a difference whilst completely inundated with chaos offered in other areas of life. While Boycat does offer a few social mechanisms they’re so far removed that you sorta need to look for them to even know they’re there. No twitter, facebook, instagram nonsense between you and scanning the desired barcode to figure out if you’re about contribute to brands perpetuating inequity and other harms against your fellow man. Boycat does its scans quick, fast and in a hurry and even offers suggested alternatives for the few items you feel you couldn’t be without. I personally want to give a wholehearted thank you to the developers behind this amazing project. Thank you for being here when Gotham needed you most ❤︎
This is perfect for those desiring to make a difference whilst completely inundated with chaos offered in other areas of life. While Boycat does offer a few social mechanisms they’re so far removed that you sorta need to look for them to even know they’re there. No twitter, facebook, instagram nonsense between you and scanning the desired barcode to figure out if you’re about contribute to brands perpetuating inequity and other harms against your fellow man. Boycat does its scans quick, fast and in a hurry and even offers suggested alternatives for the few items you feel you couldn’t be without. I personally want to give a wholehearted thank you to the developers behind this amazing project. Thank you for being here when Gotham needed you most ❤︎
This is pretty much everything that I needed, but I definitely have a suggestion. You might want to add a function in the app—unless it’s already being planned—that lets us download a massive database of these barcode numbers, so you can still scan stuff even while offline. I wouldn’t trust this stuff to last forever and you never know when big Tech will try to metaphorically tribute. The rest of my life will be dedicated to boycotting companies that fund any form of G-word or war—my life has been nothing BUT, and I’m tired of it. Time to push back economically. Thanks for Boycat!
This is pretty much everything that I needed, but I definitely have a suggestion. You might want to add a function in the app—unless it’s already being planned—that lets us download a massive database of these barcode numbers, so you can still scan stuff even while offline. I wouldn’t trust this stuff to last forever and you never know when big Tech will try to metaphorically tribute. The rest of my life will be dedicated to boycotting companies that fund any form of G-word or war—my life has been nothing BUT, and I’m tired of it. Time to push back economically. Thanks for Boycat!
i've had the app on my phone for about a year now, and it still has the same issue, and i don't imagine it'll be changed any time soon given how long its been.i personally downloaded it for the "Boycott Apartheid" campaign. there are 3 levels in the app that measure the severity of importance in terms of which companies need to be boycotted the most, and how connected they are to the, in this case, genoc*de in Palestine. the lowest level, the "broad connections" level number 3, still has no entries. though it does have an option to filter and select for just 3rd level companies, it instead brings up 2nd level companies instead.if this isn't a level thats ever going to get filled out, i don't know why it's still being shown at all. but i think it would still be a great addition to the app if they ever wanted to finish this section.
i've had the app on my phone for about a year now, and it still has the same issue, and i don't imagine it'll be changed any time soon given how long its been.i personally downloaded it for the "Boycott Apartheid" campaign. there are 3 levels in the app that measure the severity of importance in terms of which companies need to be boycotted the most, and how connected they are to the, in this case, genoc*de in Palestine. the lowest level, the "broad connections" level number 3, still has no entries. though it does have an option to filter and select for just 3rd level companies, it instead brings up 2nd level companies instead.if this isn't a level thats ever going to get filled out, i don't know why it's still being shown at all. but i think it would still be a great addition to the app if they ever wanted to finish this section.
I’ve been wanting an app like this for a while. Just a few things though. When we change the level of our boycott it’s not always immediately obvious that we have to grab that little grey thing to go back and look at the updated list. Make it go away the moment we update the level or cancel. Also, when we exit Boycott Apartheid and come back it always resets back to level 2. Have it remember the last level we chose. And lastly when I start searching for companies sometimes its not obvious to get rid of the keyboard to see the new list. I’ve figured it out now but new users might have a hard time.
I’ve been wanting an app like this for a while. Just a few things though. When we change the level of our boycott it’s not always immediately obvious that we have to grab that little grey thing to go back and look at the updated list. Make it go away the moment we update the level or cancel. Also, when we exit Boycott Apartheid and come back it always resets back to level 2. Have it remember the last level we chose. And lastly when I start searching for companies sometimes its not obvious to get rid of the keyboard to see the new list. I’ve figured it out now but new users might have a hard time.
Campaign search, simplified
This update puts ethical shopping research front and center.
New unified search
Search brands and political donors from one screen
Browse top brands without leaving search
Set boycott levels per campaign with a quick preferences panel
See compliance status, donations, and matching campaigns right in your results
3.5.0 Jul 17
Boycat 3.2
You already know Brands, Alternatives, and Tiers. Now meet Figures — public individuals tied to the causes and companies you're tracking.
Research any Figure to see their donations, the brands they back, and the policies they enable. Follow the money across people, companies, and campaigns — all in one place.
Your impact. Their complicity. Fully mapped.
Discover has been rebuilt with:
• Discover
• Boycat Times
• Products
The new Products tab features a Pinterest style grid with ethical badges, ratings, and refreshed deals across categories.
Buycat Ecosystem Integration
The VPN tab is now Buycat.
Explore:
• BuycatVPN
• VPN for Teams
• Buycat Finds
• Boycat Extension
• Whisqr coming soon
Boycat now acts as the gateway to a broader ecosystem of ethical tools.
UI and Performance Improvements
• Frosted glass floating tab bar
• Modernized authentication screens
• Redesigned profile and settings
• Improved onboarding flow
• Refined Teams pages
• Cleaner campaign navigation
• Expanded internationalization with 8 supported languages
Boycat continues to evolve into structured ethical infrastructure for informed consumer decisions.
Update now and explore the new experience.
3.2.0 Jun 3
Boycat 3.1
Campaigns Rebuilt. Privacy Added. Discover Upgraded.
This is one of our biggest updates yet.
Boycat has evolved from a simple scan tool into a structured ethical decision platform.
Here’s what’s new.
Campaign Pages Fully Redesigned
Campaigns are now immersive, structured, and educational.
• Rich hero sections with mascots and key stats
• Clear tier breakdowns explaining each level
• Quick Clarity sections for simple explanations
• Sources and references built directly into each campaign
• Live updates timeline
• Sticky action bar with Scan, Search, and Levels
Campaigns now function as living knowledge hubs, not static lists.
New Campaign: Privacy and the Digital Risk Index
We introduced the Digital Risk Index, or DRI.
Platforms are evaluated across:
• Data collection scope
• Third party sharing
• Regulatory exposure
• Jurisdiction risk
• User control
This expands Boycat beyond boycott and into digital transparency.
Expanded Global Campaign Support
Structured campaign support now includes:
• Palestine using a BDS tier framework
• Sudan
• Congo
• Myanmar
• Uyghur
• Privacy
• Liberty and USA with a pro local economic framing
Each campaign includes tier explanations, contextual summaries, and source backed references.
Discover Now Has 3 Tabs
Discover has been rebuilt with:
• Discover
• Boycat Times
• Products
The new Products tab features a Pinterest style grid with ethical badges, ratings, and refreshed deals across categories.
Buycat Ecosystem Integration
The VPN tab is now Buycat.
Explore:
• BuycatVPN
• VPN for Teams
• Buycat Finds
• Boycat Extension
• Whisqr coming soon
Boycat now acts as the gateway to a broader ecosystem of ethical tools.
UI and Performance Improvements
• Frosted glass floating tab bar
• Modernized authentication screens
• Redesigned profile and settings
• Improved onboarding flow
• Refined Teams pages
• Cleaner campaign navigation
• Expanded internationalization with 8 supported languages
Boycat continues to evolve into structured ethical infrastructure for informed consumer decisions.
Update now and explore the new experience.
3.1.4 Apr 14
Boycat 3.1
Campaigns Rebuilt. Privacy Added. Discover Upgraded.
This is one of our biggest updates yet.
Boycat has evolved from a simple scan tool into a structured ethical decision platform.
Here’s what’s new.
Campaign Pages Fully Redesigned
Campaigns are now immersive, structured, and educational.
• Rich hero sections with mascots and key stats
• Clear tier breakdowns explaining each level
• Quick Clarity sections for simple explanations
• Sources and references built directly into each campaign
• Live updates timeline
• Sticky action bar with Scan, Search, and Levels
Campaigns now function as living knowledge hubs, not static lists.
New Campaign: Privacy and the Digital Risk Index
We introduced the Digital Risk Index, or DRI.
Platforms are evaluated across:
• Data collection scope
• Third party sharing
• Regulatory exposure
• Jurisdiction risk
• User control
This expands Boycat beyond boycott and into digital transparency.
Expanded Global Campaign Support
Structured campaign support now includes:
• Palestine using a BDS tier framework
• Sudan
• Congo
• Myanmar
• Uyghur
• Privacy
• Liberty and USA with a pro local economic framing
Each campaign includes tier explanations, contextual summaries, and source backed references.
Discover Now Has 3 Tabs
Discover has been rebuilt with:
• Discover
• Boycat Times
• Products
The new Products tab features a Pinterest style grid with ethical badges, ratings, and refreshed deals across categories.
Buycat Ecosystem Integration
The VPN tab is now Buycat.
Explore:
• BuycatVPN
• VPN for Teams
• Buycat Finds
• Boycat Extension
• Whisqr coming soon
Boycat now acts as the gateway to a broader ecosystem of ethical tools.
UI and Performance Improvements
• Frosted glass floating tab bar
• Modernized authentication screens
• Redesigned profile and settings
• Improved onboarding flow
• Refined Teams pages
• Cleaner campaign navigation
• Expanded internationalization with 8 supported languages
Boycat continues to evolve into structured ethical infrastructure for informed consumer decisions.
Update now and explore the new experience.
3.1.3 Apr 6
Boycat 3.1
Campaigns Rebuilt. Privacy Added. Discover Upgraded.
This is one of our biggest updates yet.
Boycat has evolved from a simple scan tool into a structured ethical decision platform.
Here’s what’s new.
Campaign Pages Fully Redesigned
Campaigns are now immersive, structured, and educational.
• Rich hero sections with mascots and key stats
• Clear tier breakdowns explaining each level
• Quick Clarity sections for simple explanations
• Sources and references built directly into each campaign
• Live updates timeline
• Sticky action bar with Scan, Search, and Levels
Campaigns now function as living knowledge hubs, not static lists.
New Campaign: Privacy and the Digital Risk Index
We introduced the Digital Risk Index, or DRI.
Platforms are evaluated across:
• Data collection scope
• Third party sharing
• Regulatory exposure
• Jurisdiction risk
• User control
This expands Boycat beyond boycott and into digital transparency.
Expanded Global Campaign Support
Structured campaign support now includes:
• Palestine using a BDS tier framework
• Sudan
• Congo
• Myanmar
• Uyghur
• Privacy
• Liberty and USA with a pro local economic framing
Each campaign includes tier explanations, contextual summaries, and source backed references.
Discover Now Has 3 Tabs
Discover has been rebuilt with:
• Discover
• Boycat Times
• Products
The new Products tab features a Pinterest style grid with ethical badges, ratings, and refreshed deals across categories.
Buycat Ecosystem Integration
The VPN tab is now Buycat.
Explore:
• BuycatVPN
• VPN for Teams
• Buycat Finds
• Boycat Extension
• Whisqr coming soon
Boycat now acts as the gateway to a broader ecosystem of ethical tools.
UI and Performance Improvements
• Frosted glass floating tab bar
• Modernized authentication screens
• Redesigned profile and settings
• Improved onboarding flow
• Refined Teams pages
• Cleaner campaign navigation
• Expanded internationalization with 8 supported languages
Boycat continues to evolve into structured ethical infrastructure for informed consumer decisions.
Update now and explore the new experience.
3.1.2 Mar 6
Boycat 3.1
Campaigns Rebuilt. Privacy Added. Discover Upgraded.
This is one of our biggest updates yet.
Boycat has evolved from a simple scan tool into a structured ethical decision platform.
Here’s what’s new.
Campaign Pages Fully Redesigned
Campaigns are now immersive, structured, and educational.
• Rich hero sections with mascots and key stats
• Clear tier breakdowns explaining each level
• Quick Clarity sections for simple explanations
• Sources and references built directly into each campaign
• Live updates timeline
• Sticky action bar with Scan, Search, and Levels
Campaigns now function as living knowledge hubs, not static lists.
New Campaign: Privacy and the Digital Risk Index
We introduced the Digital Risk Index, or DRI.
Platforms are evaluated across:
• Data collection scope
• Third party sharing
• Regulatory exposure
• Jurisdiction risk
• User control
This expands Boycat beyond boycott and into digital transparency.
Expanded Global Campaign Support
Structured campaign support now includes:
• Palestine using a BDS tier framework
• Sudan
• Congo
• Myanmar
• Uyghur
• Privacy
• Liberty and USA with a pro local economic framing
Each campaign includes tier explanations, contextual summaries, and source backed references.
Discover Now Has 3 Tabs
Discover has been rebuilt with:
• Discover
• Boycat Times
• Products
The new Products tab features a Pinterest style grid with ethical badges, ratings, and refreshed deals across categories.
Buycat Ecosystem Integration
The VPN tab is now Buycat.
Explore:
• BuycatVPN
• VPN for Teams
• Buycat Finds
• Boycat Extension
• Whisqr coming soon
Boycat now acts as the gateway to a broader ecosystem of ethical tools.
UI and Performance Improvements
• Frosted glass floating tab bar
• Modernized authentication screens
• Redesigned profile and settings
• Improved onboarding flow
• Refined Teams pages
• Cleaner campaign navigation
• Expanded internationalization with 8 supported languages
Boycat continues to evolve into structured ethical infrastructure for informed consumer decisions.
Update now and explore the new experience.
3.1.1 Feb 28
Boycat 3.1
Campaigns Rebuilt. Privacy Added. Discover Upgraded.
This is one of our biggest updates yet.
Boycat has evolved from a simple scan tool into a structured ethical decision platform.
Here’s what’s new.
Campaign Pages Fully Redesigned
Campaigns are now immersive, structured, and educational.
• Rich hero sections with mascots and key stats
• Clear tier breakdowns explaining each level
• Quick Clarity sections for simple explanations
• Sources and references built directly into each campaign
• Live updates timeline
• Sticky action bar with Scan, Search, and Levels
Campaigns now function as living knowledge hubs, not static lists.
New Campaign: Privacy and the Digital Risk Index
We introduced the Digital Risk Index, or DRI.
Platforms are evaluated across:
• Data collection scope
• Third party sharing
• Regulatory exposure
• Jurisdiction risk
• User control
This expands Boycat beyond boycott and into digital transparency.
Expanded Global Campaign Support
Structured campaign support now includes:
• Palestine using a BDS tier framework
• Sudan
• Congo
• Myanmar
• Uyghur
• Privacy
• Liberty and USA with a pro local economic framing
Each campaign includes tier explanations, contextual summaries, and source backed references.
Discover Now Has 3 Tabs
Discover has been rebuilt with:
• Discover
• Boycat Times
• Products
The new Products tab features a Pinterest style grid with ethical badges, ratings, and refreshed deals across categories.
Buycat Ecosystem Integration
The VPN tab is now Buycat.
Explore:
• BuycatVPN
• VPN for Teams
• Buycat Finds
• Boycat Extension
• Whisqr coming soon
Boycat now acts as the gateway to a broader ecosystem of ethical tools.
UI and Performance Improvements
• Frosted glass floating tab bar
• Modernized authentication screens
• Redesigned profile and settings
• Improved onboarding flow
• Refined Teams pages
• Cleaner campaign navigation
• Expanded internationalization with 8 supported languages
Boycat continues to evolve into structured ethical infrastructure for informed consumer decisions.
Update now and explore the new experience.
3.1.0 Feb 26
We've identified and fixed some issues relating to our sign in flow, which should be much improved now. Thank you for your continuing support!
3.0.3 12/10/2025
Stay informed with personalized news! Boycat Times curates relevant news sources for the campaigns you care about, keeping you up-to-date with the latest developments and stories that matter to you.
In compliance with App Store guidelines, VPN functionality has been removed from the mobile app. Existing VPN subscribers continue to have full access to VPN services through our Desktop applications. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our mobile VPN users.
We're actively working on a standalone mobile VPN solution and are developing ways to support our current VPN users through this transition. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
3.0.2 12/03/2025
We've tested and squashed some major bugs we've been seeing over the past week; to all those who have been patiently waiting, thank you! We identified some unexpected behavior with frequent disconnects to BuycatVPN that have been resolved; in addition, some previously dead links have been brought back to life!
3.0.1 09/17/2025
Major Update: Boycat 3.0 with BuycatVPN
New: Integrated BuycatVPN — research products and causes securely without being tracked.
Improved: Faster barcode scanning and search results.
Enhanced: Updated product database with thousands of new entries.
Refined: Cleaner UI for discovering ethical alternatives.
Bug Fixes: Various stability improvements for smoother browsing and scanning.
3.0.0 08/27/2025
We're continually revamping our experience to support more and more campaigns your care about! We've fixed some reports with users scanning products not found in our catalog.
2.2.5 05/08/2025
We're continually revamping our experience to support more and more campaigns your care about! We've fixed some reports with users scanning products not found in our catalog.
2.2.4 04/30/2025
We're continually revamping our experience to support more and more campaigns your care about! Keep at it, every scan is a divestment putting the power of purchase back in your hands >:3
2.2.2 04/16/2025
We've added a brand NEW campaign for all to peruse! There's also a new surprise for all our Boycat users with profiles 0_0. Stay conscious and ethical-- remember, Boycat is always watching >:)
2.2.0 04/03/2025
Shiny new buttons, clean lines, and pure vibes. Check out some of our sneak peeks into future updates!
2.1.7 03/14/2025
Shiny new buttons, clean lines, and pure vibes. Check out some of our sneak peeks into future updates!
2.1.5 03/14/2025
App Update: We’ve fixed an issue where memberships weren’t showing—this should now be resolved. We also added share buttons to the campaign screen and some scan screens. Update now!
2.1.4 02/07/2025
Added Boycat Member status, and a little thanks from the team :)
2.1.3 02/03/2025
New! Boycat Memberships Are Here!
Tap the shiny Donation Button to join the cool cats club! Your support unlocks fun extras like sneak peeks and bonus content, but don’t worry—all features stay free for everyone. Ethical shopping? Always on the house.
Purr loud, shop proud. Join now!
2.1.2 01/23/2025
- Fallbacks to Discover and Brand search screen
2.1.1 01/07/2025
Boycat Update Alert!
We've made some much needed design updates to various areas of our app; we hope that it makes your experience much smoother! Make sure to check our sign up screen for a little surprise :3
2.1.0 01/04/2025
- UI and performance updates to the campaign screen
- Support for new onboarding flows
2.0.5 12/30/2024
- UI and performance updates to the campaign screen
- Support for new onboarding flows
2.0.4 12/17/2024
What’s New in Boycat: Official Partnership
Bug Fixes: Fixed the design on brand search, sponsored products and more!
Customizable Boycat Levels: Choose your engagement level with our new tiered system—from high-priority to “nice-to-avoid” brands.
Enhanced Search and Categories: Quickly find brands, scan products, and explore categories to stay informed and shop with impact.
Progress Tracking: Easily see your impact and track your ethical choices over time.
Team Links: Send a team link to ANYONE and they can join Boycat!
2.0.3 11/22/2024
Campaign search, simplified
This update puts ethical shopping research front and center.
New unified search
Search brands and political donors from one screen
Browse top brands without leaving search
Set boycott levels per campaign with a quick preferences panel
See compliance status, donations, and matching campaigns right in your results
more Version 3.5.0 Jul 17
Data Linked to You The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Identifiers Usage Data Diagnostics Data Not Linked to You The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Location Search History Usage Data 