IngrediCheck
What is IngrediCheck?
Scans product barcodes or ingredient labels and gives a vegetarian, non-vegetarian, or uncertain verdict.
IngrediCheck is a free Food & Drink app that checks grocery products for vegetarian suitability. It can read a barcode against a food database or analyze an ingredient list photographed with the camera using text recognition. It flags hidden animal derivatives, additives, and E-numbers, and lets users set preferences for allergens or ingredients to avoid.
Pricing. IngrediCheck is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Checking grocery items for a vegetarian diet
- Understanding unfamiliar additive names on labels
- Shopping for a friend with dietary restrictions
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Why this app is in F tier
F tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
IngrediCheck scores 23 out of 100: rating 0, rating count 0, App Store search rank 0, update recency 92. The four parts are averaged and F tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Tired of squinting at tiny ingredient labels and wondering what "L-Cysteine" or "Shellac" actually is?
IngrediCheck is your ultimate grocery shopping companion, designed to give you an instant verdict on whether a
product fits your vegetarian lifestyle. Whether you are a lifelong vegetarian, transitioning to a plant-based
diet, or shopping for a friend, IngrediCheck takes the guesswork out of the grocery aisle.
HOW IT WORKS
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- Scan the Barcode: Get instant data on millions of products via our global food database.
- Scan the Label (OCR): Product doesn't have a barcode? No problem. Point your camera at the ingredient list,
and our advanced text recognition (OCR) will analyze it for you in seconds.
- Get the Verdict: Receive a clear (Vegetarian), (Non-Vegetarian), or (Uncertain)
status.
KEY FEATURES
- Dual-Mode Scanning: Seamlessly switch between barcode scanning and label text analysis.
- Deep Ingredient Analysis: We don't just look for "meat." We check for hidden animal derivatives, additives,
and complex E-numbers.
- Personalized Preferences: Customize your profile to flag specific allergens or ingredients you want to avoid.
- Scan History: Easily revisit your recently scanned items for quick reference later.
- Privacy First: We believe in your privacy. Your scans are processed locally and securely.
PERFECT FOR
- Vegetarians & Vegans: Identify animal-derived ingredients hidden under chemical names.
- Allergy Awareness: Flag potential cross-contamination or specific animal by-products.
- New Plant-Based Eaters: Learn which common additives are actually animal-based.
Scan smarter. Eat informed. Download IngrediCheck today!
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Questions about IngrediCheck
Does it work on products without a barcode?
Yes. You can point the camera at the ingredient list and text recognition (OCR) will analyze it.
How are my scans handled?
Scans are processed locally and securely. Not stated on the App Store for further detail on data handling.
Can I set my own avoid list?
Yes. You can customize a profile to flag specific allergens or ingredients you want to avoid.
Is IngrediCheck free?
Yes. IngrediCheck is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
Is IngrediCheck right for me?
IngrediCheck is built for checking grocery items for a vegetarian diet, understanding unfamiliar additive names on labels, shopping for a friend with dietary restrictions. It sits in the food label scanning list on AppTierList.
Is IngrediCheck worth it?
IngrediCheck is F tier, ranked #11 of 11 food label scanning apps with a score of 23 out of 100. 10 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does IngrediCheck compare to Ingredient Scanner •Food Label?
IngrediCheck is F tier at 23; Ingredient Scanner •Food Label is F tier at 37. Ingredient Scanner •Food Label ranks higher. IngrediCheck is free, with no in-app purchases, Ingredient Scanner •Food Label is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is IngrediCheck updated?
IngrediCheck was last updated on 2026-07-28, 109 days ago.
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All the facts
Ranking
- Lists
- Food Label Scanning (F tier, #11) · Ingredient Scanning (F tier, #27) · Food Scanning (#83, beyond the tiered top)
- Tier
- F (Avoid)
- Score
- 23 / 100
- Rank in list
- #11 of 12
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
Ratings
- App Store rating
- not yet rated
- Ratings
- 0
App
- Price
- Free download
- App Store category
- Food & Drink
- Current version
- (109 days ago)
- Size
- 67 MB
- Requires
- iOS 13.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone
Links
- Developer pages
- Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking