One clear grade
Every product gets an A–E grade with the score behind it and a verdict you can act on in seconds.
Ingredient scanner for food & cosmetics
Know what's really inside what you eat and use.
Photograph any ingredient list. Get an instant A–E grade, what to watch out for, and whether it's right for you — your allergens, diet, skin and hair.
- Free scans to start
- Food and cosmetics
- Made for your allergens and skin
Features
Everything you need to shop with confidence
Stop squinting at tiny print. Purely Scan reads the label and tells you what it means.
Food and cosmetics
Packaged food and skincare, haircare and makeup — each scored on what matters for that kind of product.
Made for you
Tell it your allergens, diet, skin and hair. Every result says whether it fits you — and exactly why.
Ingredient by ingredient
What each ingredient does and how risky it is — safe, low, moderate or high — in plain language.
Allergen alerts that don't cry wolf
Exact matching, including the Latin names on cosmetic labels, so a real allergen is never missed — and shea butter isn't mistaken for dairy.
Private by design
Your photo isn't kept — only the ingredient text and results. Delete your data or your account any time, right in the app.
How it works
From label to answer in three steps
- 1
Snap the label
Photograph the ingredient list on the pack — or pick a photo from your gallery.
- 2
We analyse it
The label is read and every ingredient is assessed in a few seconds.
- 3
Get your answer
A grade, what to watch out for, and whether it suits you.
The app
Simple to use. Serious about the details.
Pick what to scan
Food or cosmetics — each with its own scanner.
Review, then analyse
Check the photo first. Nothing is sent until you tap Analyze.
A grade with reasons
Score breakdown plus how it fits your diet.
Personal to your skin
Flags what doesn't suit your skin type or your avoid list.
Made for you
The grade is the same for everyone. The answer isn't.
Set your preferences once and every scan is checked against them — in plain words, with the exact ingredient that caused it.
- Allergens are matched exactly, including Latin cosmetic names.
- Vegan and vegetarian checks read the whole ingredient list.
- Skin type, hair type and an avoid-list for cosmetics.
- Low-sugar and low-sodium goals, and pregnancy-aware advice.
Food preferences
Allergens
DairyGlutenPeanutSoySesame
Diet & goals
VeganVegetarianLow sugarLow sodium
Skin & hair
Skin type
OilyDryCombinationNormalSensitive
Ingredients to avoid
FragranceParabensSulphatesAlcohol
Pricing
Start free. Go Pro when you're hooked.
Free
Free scans to get you started
- Full A–E grade and score breakdown
- Personalised “For you” results
- Your scan history
Pro
Unlimited scanning
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited food and cosmetic scans
- Cancel any time in Google Play
FAQ
Questions, answered
How does Purely Scan work?
Take a photo of the ingredient list on a product. The app reads the label, assesses every ingredient and gives you an A–E grade, what to watch out for and whether it fits your preferences.
Does it work for cosmetics as well as food?
Yes. There's a scanner for packaged food and one for cosmetics — skincare, haircare and makeup. Each is scored on what matters for that kind of product, and cosmetic labels' ingredient (INCI) names are understood.
Is this medical advice?
No. Ratings are based on the ingredient list and general scientific consensus. If you have a medical condition or an allergy, or you're pregnant, check with a doctor or pharmacist.
Do you keep my photos?
No. The photo is only used to read the ingredient list. Your history stores the ingredient text and the results — not the image.
How do free scans work?
New accounts get some free scans to try the app. When they run out, Pro unlocks unlimited scanning.
Can I delete my data?
Yes. In the app, open Profile → Account settings to delete your data or your account instantly. You can also send a request from our deletion page.
Which phones does it run on?
Purely Scan is available on Android through Google Play.
Ready to see what's really inside?
Download Purely Scan and scan your first product in under a minute.
