The Food App – Scan and swap

Is it ultra-processed?

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.

iPhone

Know what's in your food and cosmetics! Scan products, explore ingredients and make more informed choices every day. Whether you're looking to avoid ultra-processed foods, have a food allergy or intolerance, or want to check your cosmetics for ingredients of concern, we've got you covered. Here's what you can do completely free, with no limits: • Scan food and cosmetics to discover what's inside. • Check whether foods are ultra-processed or contain allergens you want to avoid. • Check cosmetics for ingredients of concern, including allergens, suspected endocrine disruptors and substances of environmental concern. • Learn about food additives and what they're used for. • Explore nutritional information and ingredient details. • Check a product's nutritional quality with Nutri-Score. • Create shopping lists and save products for later. Get even more with Plus: • Search for products and additives. • Browse categories and discover new products. • Get personalised swap suggestions based on your preferences. • Set additional preferences for ingredients and additives you'd like to avoid. Terms of use and privacy: https://www.thefood.app/terms

Ratings & Reviews

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You can now scan cosmetics and check for ingredients of concern, from allergens to environmental concerns.

Version 3.3.0

The developer, Beneficial Apps AS, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • User Content
    • Search History
    • Identifiers

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

Accessibility

The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More

Information

Seller
Beneficial Apps AS
Size
49.3 MB
Category
Health & Fitness
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 15.0.0 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 15.0.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English and Norwegian Bokmål
Age Rating
9+
In-App Purchases
Yes
  • The Food App Plus $2.99
  • The Food App Plus $22.99
  • Learn More
Copyright
© 2026 Beneficial Apps AS
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy

    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Some in-app purchases and subscriptions may be shareable with your family group when Family Sharing is enabled. Learn More

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