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Yuka
Scan a barcode and get a rating for the product, with an alternative suggested.
- Best for
- Free options
- Focus
- Nutrition
- Cost
- Freemium · free version
- Runs on
- iPhone, Android
- Made by
- Yuca
The Oria take
Useful as a way of reading a label without reading a label, particularly for additives you would otherwise have to look up in the aisle. Treat the score as one opinion rather than a verdict: the method is Yuka's own, it weighs things in a particular way, and nutritionists disagree with parts of it. Good for noticing what is in something; less good as the only thing you decide with.
What is Yuka?
Scans food and cosmetics in the supermarket and gives each product a score out of a hundred, with a short explanation and a suggested alternative where the score is poor. Free, independent, and carries no advertising — and the scoring is its own, not an official standard.
What it offers
- Barcode scanning for food and personal care products
- A score with a plain-language explanation of why
- Suggested alternatives when a product scores badly
- No advertising, and no brand able to influence a rating
What we like
- Fast way to see what is actually in a packaged product
- Independent of the brands it rates
- Free to use, with the business model published
Things to consider
- The scoring method is Yuka's own and is not universally agreed with
- Australian product coverage is thinner than in Europe
- A single number can flatten a more complicated picture
What it costs
Freemium · free version.
Scanning is free and there is no advertising. An optional paid tier adds offline scanning and history; the company publishes how it makes its money on its own site.
Pricing last checked September 2026. Apps change their plans, so check before you subscribe.
Questions people ask
Is Yuka free?
Yes, for scanning. There is an optional paid tier for offline use and history, and no advertising in the app.
Is the score reliable?
It is Yuka's own method, weighted its own way, and nutrition professionals disagree with parts of it. It is a useful prompt to read the label rather than a substitute for advice.
Does it work on Australian products?
Many, but coverage here is thinner than in Europe, where the app started. Unrecognised products can be added by users.
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