Barcode Scan /Buy From Friends
Food & cosmetics country check
Free · In‑App Purchases
BFF – Buy From Friends: The world’s cutest barcode scanner for informed shopping
Buy From Friends helps you support the countries you care about with every product you pick - whether for political, ethical, or personal reasons. Simply scan a barcode before you buy.
Choose the countries that matter to you, scan the barcode of a food or cosmetics product, and see which country you would support with your money. Buddy, your sweet little in-app companion, reacts after each scan with a happy nod or a gentle shake. He checks whether the brand is headquartered in one of your selected countries. That way, you know what to buy and what to avoid. You decide where your money ultimately goes.
WHY BUY FROM FRIENDS?
• Everyday transparency: Know where your money goes, so you don’t buy from countries you would rather not support.
• Deeper insight: Company structures can make it hard to know who you’re supporting. We analyze which corporation really owns the brand - not just the name on the label.
• Quick results: Save time - just scan a barcode and get the details. No googling, no guesswork.
• Charming interaction: See Buddy nod or shake his head after each barcode scan.
• Large database: Scan over 2,4 million products.
• Privacy-first: No ads, no tracking, no photos sent to any AI server.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Choose the countries you want to support
2. Scan the barcode on any food or cosmetics product before you buy
3. See the results: brand name, parent company, and headquarters country (when available)
4. Watch Buddy’s reaction - a happy nod or a gentle shake - so you know what to buy and what to avoid
Note: We identify the company (or corporate group) that ultimately owns the brand and show the country where it is headquartered - not the production site or where raw materials are sourced from.
NEUTRAL & EU-MADE
Buy From Friends is made in the EU, yet 100% neutral. You decide which countries to support when you buy food and cosmetics.
BUDDY’S TREATS
Buddy says: “No ads. No tracking. More treats.” That's why treats are our in-app currency and Buddy’s favorite snack. Buddy gets one for every new barcode you scan for the first time.
Start with free treats and sign up to get more. Keep treats ready for Buddy - choose from various treat packs so you can keep scanning barcodes, buy informed, and stay in control of where your money goes.
Download Buy From Friends now - scan a barcode and vote with your wallet!
The app is offered subject to our EULA. The EULA is available before download using the link in this store listing below, and is also available inside the app.
Ratings & Reviews
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Minor usability improvements
The developer, Efficial e.K., 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:
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Efficial e.K.
- Size
- 121.3 MB
- Category
- Shopping
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.5 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.5 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 3 more
- English, French, German, Spanish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Treats package M $1.99
- Treats package XL $3.99
- Treats package L $2.99
- Treats Package S $0.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Efficial e.K.