Think you’re buying from a cool indie granola brand? Surprise—it’s owned by the same conglomerate that makes engine degreaser and (allegedly) sells your info to the CIA. Buy’r is your pocket-sized truth serum: scan any grocery product and see exactly who profits, from your local co-op to a megacorp with 19 shell companies and a yacht named Tax Haven.
While other apps rate your food or hand out “approved” badges, we don’t tell you what’s good or bad. We just show you the facts—who owns it, what’s in it, and how processed it is—so you can decide what fits your life, values, and oddly specific food rules.
Because real empowerment doesn’t come from a green checkmark—it comes from knowing the truth.
OUR MISSION:
We’re a small, self-funded team on a big mission: radical transparency in the grocery aisle. No corporate backing, no brand sponsorships—not even from the “cool” ones.
Whether you're avoiding shady corporate practices, trying to support real small businesses, or just tired of decoding labels that sound like marketing Mad Libs, Buy’r puts the power back in your hands—where it belongs.
DISCOVER THE TRUTH BEHIND EVERY PRODUCT:
Barcode Scanning - Point. Scan. Boom, instant dossier on the product, brand, and parent company. CIA-level info without the espionage.
Ownership Discovery - Find out if that "small batch, artisanal vibe" is real or just another product of a corporate rebrand strategy.
Brand & Company Spotlights - Deep-dives that feel like true crime documentaries—but for shampoo and salad dressing.
SMART SHOPPING TOOLS:
Custom Ingredient Filters - Whether you're allergic to gluten or just emotionally allergic to corn syrup, filter it all. Presets, breakdowns, the works.
Shopping Lists with Full Integration - Build lists that actually sync with your pantry. No more accidental double-buying basil for the fifth time.
Pantry Manager - Take control of your pantry like the food hoarder CEO you were born to be. Recipes and meal planners are in development.
Receipt Scan Import - Snap a pic of your Kroger or Walmart receipt—get your pantry logged in faster than a teenager logging into TikTok.
NUTRITION & TRANSPARENCY:
Detailed Nutrition Breakdown - We don’t just show calories—we show what those calories are hiding. Ultra-processed red flags, ingredient types, and what your food is actually made of (hint: it's not love).
Community Ratings & Reviews - Because the hive mind can be smarter than the label. See what real people think—no bots, no BS.
EDUCATIONAL & ENGAGING:
Interactive Quizzes - Think you know who owns your “indie” oat milk? Let’s test that brand loyalty.
Random Spotlight Carousel - A surprise-a-day from family-owned gems you probably missed while being hypnotized by mega-brand marketing.
31 Achievement Badges - Scan. Learn. Flex. Prove you’re not just a consumer—you’re a conscious one.
ALL FEATURES:
- Instant barcode scanning
- Ownership discovery & brand family trees
- Deep-dive spotlights on companies (yes, even the shady ones)
- Ingredient filters with preset logic packs
- Smart, integrated shopping lists
- Pantry tracking with actual usefulness
- Receipt scanning from major grocers
- Transparent nutrition + processing breakdowns
- Community-powered reviews
- Corporate guessing games (a.k.a. quizzes)
- Indie brand discovery carousel
- 31 achievement badges for your consumer resume
- Randomized daily brand spotlights
SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS:
Free Forever
Basic scans + product lookups
1 shopping list
20 pantry items
Lite spotlight access (just a taste)
Premium — $5/month or $50/year
Unlimited scans, lists, and pantry tracking
Full ingredient filtering
Full spotlight content
Receipt scanning
All quiz + discovery features
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
This app will change your life.Take it from any other review, but here is my take.I have been following Ian Carrol for some many years now; and from the first time he mentioned this app as an idea, to him just last week releasing it, I truly have to thank him and everyone else who helped build this app, and even more importantly, this community.This app not only gives you amazing insights into who owns the products you buy, but also gives you ingredients and nutrition facts. My favorite part it that each and every person who uses this app is helping improve it one scan at a time. I can’t tell you how fun it is to know who owns items in your home; from onions to soap, you will find information you never thought you would or could find.Another great things is that this app is just now starting to grow, and as it grows, I can certainly guarantee you that it will become even more useful.Finally, this app won’t just change your life; it will change the lives of everyone around you. Thanks to Ian Carroll and his community, the world will become a better place.
I have never been more excited to give a company my money
Aarnone88
This app is like a gift that I didn’t really know I wanted, but now that i have it it’s something that I am completely obsessed with. Buy’r is super user friendly and exciting without being overstimulating. The writing is top tier an genuinely hilarious. Everything I read about each product or company feels like a personal letter from a friend and not like an ad or a lecture. It has been so long since I have been truly surprised and delighted by an app. If you love to learn and have an extra $50 go ahead and upgrade to the premium version. It is well worth it. This is easily my favorite app of 2025.
Essential App for Anyone Who Actually Cares About What They’re Supporting 🎯💯
Introdeity
This app is a lighthouse in a fogged up marketplace. Buy’r makes it effortless to see which companies align with your values and which ones are playing dirty behind the scenes. If you are health-minded, conscious, or just tired of blindly, handing your money to corporations that don’t deserve it this is your compass. It strips away the guesswork, reveals the truth behind brands, and lets you vote with your dollars in a way that actually means something. An absolute must-have if you care about what you consume and who you empower. Thank you to the 3 assume people behind this app!! It’s a pleasure supporting authentic human beings.
A Smarter Way to Shop
-MzAdee
This app has completely changed how I shop from here on out. I can scan items and instantly compare with other items making it simple to make decisions on what I want to put in or on my body and who I want to support with my dollar. I’m also learning to look at other shelves other than the one directly in front of me, which saved me money by finding a cheaper AND better item! A true 5 star game-changer! Thank you Ian for empowering us and putting a little more control right in our hands. I’m excited to use the lists and recipe features too!
Minor Backend Updates
Version 1.0.7
The developer, Buy'r LLC, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Contact Info
Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
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
Buyr. LLC
Size
71.3 MB
Category
Health & Fitness
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
