MaterialScan+
AI Scan · Recycle · Eco Tips
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Snap, identify, recycle — AI helps you give every material a second life.
Snap a photo — instantly know what material it is and how to recycle it.
AI MATERIAL RECOGNITION
Photograph or select any item and AI identifies the material type (plastic, metal, glass, paper, etc.) and detects plastic recycling numbers 1–7.
RECYCLING GUIDE
Get clear disposal instructions for each material based on recycling best practices, so you always make the eco-friendly choice.
MATERIAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
Browse six major material categories with detailed information on properties, uses and recyclability, including all plastic resin codes.
SCAN HISTORY
Every scan is saved automatically so you can review past results anytime.
ECO TIPS
Each result includes a circular economy fact — learn how materials are reborn through recycling.
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The developer, Chiyuan Chen, 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
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Information
- Seller
- Chiyuan Chen
- Size
- 33.6 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 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. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Brian Chen 2026