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Know what you eat
— and why it matters

Scan food by barcode or photo and get independent health insights. No ads. No brand influence. Just clear answers.

Know what's inside in 5 seconds
Understand why the score is low or high
Get a better alternative instantly
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Independent by design

ScanPal is built to help people make better food choices — not to promote brands.

  • No ads, ever — We don't show ads or promote products. Your attention stays on what matters.
  • No brand deals — We don't accept money from food companies. Our ratings stay honest.
  • You're the customer — We work for you — not advertisers. Premium unlocks more, but free is fully functional.
How scoring works

Why ScanPal is different

Most food apps show a score. We show you why.

Explainable score

Not just a number — you see the reasons behind every rating.

Multi-source coverage

Multiple databases for better match rate and more complete data.

Beyond food

Supplements, cosmetics, medications, and pet food — all in one app.

How it Works

From scan to decision in seconds

Four simple steps to healthier choices.

Scan

Point camera at barcode or snap a photo

Analyze

Get health score based on real data

Understand

See why with clear explanations

Decide

Make informed food choices

How the health score is calculated

ScanPal doesn't use magic. Each score is based on explainable factors.

Nutrition balance

Calories, sugar, fats, proteins, salt (per 100g)

Additives & E-numbers

Risk levels based on scientific sources

Ingredient quality

Processing level and ingredient composition

AI analysis

Used only as a fallback, always with explanations

Every score comes with a clear explanation — so you know exactly why a product is rated this way.

Trusted data sources

ScanPal combines multiple public and authoritative databases to improve coverage and accuracy.

Open Food Facts
FatSecret
USDA FoodData Central
NIH Dietary Supplement Database
OpenFDA
Open Beauty Facts
Open Pet Food Facts

No paid placements. No brand-controlled databases.

See ScanPal in action

Real examples of how scores and alternatives work.

Chocolate cereal
42/ 100
Chocolate cereal
Example product
  • High sugar
  • Multiple additives
  • Highly processed
Better alternative
Whole grain cereal — 78/100
Strawberry yogurt
55/ 100
Strawberry yogurt
Example product
  • Added sugar
  • Flavorings
Better alternative
Plain yogurt + berries — 82/100
Protein bar
61/ 100
Protein bar
Example product
  • Sweeteners
  • Ultra-processed
Better alternative
Greek yogurt + nuts — 80/100

Examples for illustration. Scores may vary by region and product version.

Core Scanning

Everything you need to eat healthy

Scan, understand, and choose better — all in one place.

Barcode Scanning

Instant barcode scanning with detailed nutrition breakdown.

AI Photo Analysis

No barcode? Take a photo — AI helps identify the product and estimate key nutrition.

Additives Analysis

Clear additive risk levels with color-coded warnings and explanations.

AI-Powered

Smart features that go further

Beyond basic scanning — AI tools that help you eat safer, waste less, and understand more.

Freshness AI

Know ripeness + when to eat it

Take a photo of fruit or vegetables — get ripeness score, estimated days until spoilage, and storage tips.

SafeEats

Hidden allergens? We catch them

Detects hidden allergens in ingredients — casein means milk, lecithin may mean soy. Personalized to your profile.

Smart Recycling

Which bin? Sorted.

Country-specific recycling instructions for every product — which bin, how to sort, what to rinse.

My Pantry

Never waste food again

Track expiry dates, scan receipts to add items, and get alerts before food goes to waste.

Drug-Food Interactions

Safe with your meds?

Check if your food interacts with medications — grapefruit, dairy, caffeine, and more.

Deep Research

The full picture, backed by science

Multi-agent AI consilium analyzes a product from every angle — nutrition, safety, alternatives, and scientific context.

Beyond food

ScanPal works with more than groceries. Scan anything with a barcode.

Supplements

Vitamins, minerals, protein powders — ingredient check and dosage info.

Cosmetics

Skincare, shampoo, makeup — ingredient safety and allergen alerts.

Medications

OTC and prescription drugs — active ingredients, uses, and interactions.

Pet Food

Dog and cat food — ingredient quality, fillers, and nutritional value.

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"I love that it explains the score, not just shows it."

Choose your plan

Core scanning is always free. Premium unlocks the full power of AI.

Free

Always free
$0
  • Barcode scanning
  • Health score & explanation
  • Scan history & favorites
  • Allergen alerts
  • Recycling guide
  • My Pantry

Premium

Early access
Free during testing
  • Everything in Free
  • AI photo analysis
  • Freshness AI
  • Healthier alternatives
  • Deep Research
  • SafeEats allergen guard
  • Drug-food interactions
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Free during testing — pricing will be announced in advance.

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Frequently asked questions

Is ScanPal independent?
Yes. Brands cannot influence product scores, rankings, or recommendations.
How does ScanPal calculate scores?
Scores are based on nutrition data, additives risk, processing level, and explainable analysis.
Is ScanPal free?
Yes. Barcode scanning, health scores, scan history, favorites, allergen alerts, recycling guide, and My Pantry are all free. Advanced AI features like Freshness AI, Deep Research, and SafeEats are premium but currently available free during testing.
What if a product is not found?
ScanPal will search multiple databases and use AI as a fallback. You can also contribute missing products.
Does ScanPal support supplements, cosmetics, and pet food?
Yes. ScanPal supports multiple categories beyond food.
Do you store my photos?
No. ScanPal does not store original images. Only an anonymous hash may be used to speed up repeated analysis.
What makes ScanPal different from Yuka?
ScanPal goes beyond a simple score — it explains why, offers AI photo analysis, Freshness AI for produce, SafeEats allergen detection, drug-food interactions, Smart Recycling, and Deep Research. It also covers supplements, cosmetics, medications, and pet food.
Does it work with non-food products?
Yes. You can scan supplements, cosmetics, medications, and pet food. ScanPal uses specialized databases for each category.
What is Freshness AI?
Take a photo of any fruit or vegetable and Freshness AI will estimate ripeness, days until spoilage, and give storage tips — all powered by computer vision.
Are premium features really free right now?
Yes. ScanPal is currently in testing and all premium features are available free by request through the app. We will announce pricing before any changes.

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