The Gluten Free Scanner Full App Reviews

I loved this app so I purchased the full version and the scanner does not work... I can scan it, but then just goes to a white screen and looking up the item always said can not find in data base... Very sad!

I use this app all the time in the grocery store when Im shopping. It has been very useful and helpful while shopping. There were things I thought were gluten-free that actually contain gluten and that has helped me adjust my diet accordingly.

I wouldnt even give it one star. The scanner does not work. A waste of four dollars. (Just buy the free version)

There doesnt see to be any more products in the paid version. App doesnt do much. Dont waste your money just use the free version

This app is no different than the free one. Its a waste of money. Changes need to be made.

This app has really helped my transition into gluten free living but as I shop I am finding there are a lot of every day products not in the data base. Really disappointing.

There are no foods in the database. Total joke. Dear developers, you are whats wrong with America. Wish I could give you zero stars.

Do not buy this. There are no foods in the database. This is a scam.

Bought the full version because I do a lot of shopping at Trader Joes and couldnt locate their products in the free version. They arent in the full version either. Definitely needs a lot more products added if they want people to buy it.

I bought the upgraded version thinking it would have more products, wrong. The scanner doesnt even work on the upgraded version. Can I un-purchase this please?

I downloaded this to aid me when Im grocery shopping. It seems as though almost anything I scan isnt found. Deleted and requesting a refund.

Awesome App! Immediate response from leave feed back option. So very helpful!

I use to use this app all the time but now it’s like every time I try to use it, it can’t find what I’m scanning. I was actually getting on to see if it needed to be updated (it doesn’t, updated last week) because I scanned a sauce that has been in my pantry for months, so it’s not even new and it couldn’t find it.

This app is such a vital tool for a Celiac, and especially for my non-Celiac family members who understand less about how to read food labels and find food that is safe for me to eat. When they can scan a food label and get a clear GLUTEN FREE or CONTAINS GLUTEN label, that is very helpful. Most of the time, you get a more ambiguous “No gluten-containing ingredients” which then requires the research rabbit hole us Celiacs are all familiar with. I know it must be really hard to add in manufacturer info beyond the ingredient list and certification status of many thousands of products. One feature idea is to add a voting system or comments on individual products so celiacs can easily share notes such as “I called the manufacturer and they told me x,y,z” or “this brand is generally safe” etc. This would be hugely helpful, since the users of this app have to do tons of research on everything we eat anyway, and it would be helpful to scan a barcode and if it isn’t a clear GF or non-GF, to benefit from the research other celiacs have done. Could partner with celiac.com, which is where a lot of this research is disseminated. Another suggestion for iOS: integration with the Control Center so you can call up the scanner as easily as the phone’s flashlight or camera. Also, adding Shortcuts capabilities so app users can improve access and usability on their own devices. Generally, the app could use some improvement on its user interface and navigation. Like I said, it’s an invaluable resource, but I’d love to see it making incremental improvements to its database and usability. I really hope this happens! Anyway, thank you for doing this work, I am so grateful.

App was great but doesn’t seem to be updated for many current SKU’s. Constantly getting “Barcode number not found” for common products.

As a newly diagnosed Celiac patient, I am looking for an app that I can quickly scan items while shopping. I don’t want to spend all day at the store reading every label, I just want a quick yes or no. This could be a good app, but so many common items are missing from the database. I could understand store brand products missing, but Ruffles chips and Ben’s rice? These are national brands!

It work’s on some barcodes but there is multiple I’ve scanned and it doesn’t have any information on it, but works great when it is a good on the app.

It’s nice to look up stuff to see if it’s gluten free or not but I’m mad I paid for an app for it to constantly glitch/freeze

Does not tell if gluten free

Over 100 attempts at scanning and the screen just goes white after every scan. Need to kill the app to get out of the white screen. My wife's Samsung seems to work great- my iPhone 12 Pro Max- not so much.

So Aldi, Whole Foods and Giant Eagle are most common for having a lot of GF options. As of today - the “search ingredients” part of the app is broken/ not working/ won’t search. Also- if there was a photo of the actual ingredients list, that would be super helpful as most celiac has other issues/ allergies and would be nice to see all in one place. If you opened it up w that- I think you’d expand your audience! Aldi has the most items that are “regular” not labeled GF and has half the amount of garbage, ingredients you can’t even pronounce, I would love to see these items in your list. Since one they are healthier already and even cheaper - people w celiac are also spending more - so this dramatically helps! Thanks for this app. When it does work- it’s nice.

It can read 1 out of 15 barcodes (for me). I don’t like how it just flashes yellow. It doesn’t say what makes it a caution product. I usually end up googling the product for an answer. Would NOT buy again.

I really thought this was going to be so hard with a new diet . But it’s so easy to use this app to find food and ingredients. I was so scared because I was just planning on eating my own head . Not no more . I’m eating good and it’s healthy! Thank you for creating this app. I like my head. Thank you Erik B FF/ lieutenant.

About a year ago I was diagnosed with celiac and this has been a great help. I only wish they could add foods from Trader Joe’s but other than that it scans just about anything.👏👏👏

I have celiac disease and this app has saved me and my husband a lot of trouble!!! When I send my husband to market he uses this app for my safety!!!!!

This app is AMAZING!!! I share it with people every chance I get. It has helped answer so many questions and has made shopping SOO much easier! THANK YOU!!!!

Ipiit and Fitbit allow for users to submit entries to be added to the database if the item isn’t there. GlutenFree Scanner, even in the paid version, does not. It also doesn’t have a wide enough database.

My granddaughter has celiac, and I depend on this app. It has been wonderful until this last week. When I try to scan, it comes up with check internet connection and shuts off. It happens in the store and at home with wifi. I have to uninstall and reinstall to get it to work. Then it does it again. Please help me. Thank you! It is working now! This app is a lifesaver!

I was very excited about this app so I just decided to download the full version, and so disappointed because I keep getting a msg saying no internet connection... I can tell you with confidence that My internet is not the issue because I’ve been working in IT for a long time. I even tried downloading it on my IPad and same issue... I keep getting msg: NO INTERNET CONNECTION FOUND... I will give it one more day and if it doesn’t work I will get a refund..

I recently got the full version thinking it would have more product results and was very disappointed. Only 1 of the 5 things I scanned actually pulled up whether it was gluten free or not. Total waste of money

More than once I’ve accidentally bought something that the scanner says is ok (ordered online). Turn the packaging and it says “contains wheat”. My mistake, but this app is not reliable.

This makes food shopping so much easier. The majority of items I scan come up. There are however a few that do not. I love this app it made life so much easier!!!

Cons: the “no internet connection” error message is common and annoying. Everyone I know with the app experiences it. Happens on WiFi and cell signal. The upside of this issue is I have always been able to correct it by just closing and opening the app. Unless I am missing it there isn’t an easy way to submit items that aren’t in the database for review so they can see what we’re looking at and get it added. Also not seeing restaurants and fast food gf menu items. Pluses: very fast and easy to use. Massive database of food items. Varied results gf/may contain/has gluten, trustworthiness, and a lot of suggested gf food to look through like cookies etc. If you are shopping for gf this app is a must, period. I think the app is missing a lot of involvement from restaurants, fast food, and tons of the gf products in the database. Many restaurants, pizza places, fast food etc are adding gf or are totally gf. Why aren’t they in this app? I would love to be able to see a list of gf restaurants, bakeries and menu items/options for fast food etc on this app. Their marketing departments should look to participate in this app to make it a one stop shop for gf and get more exposure too. But again, if you want or need gf, this is the best app for you. We have used it for a long time and scanned many hundreds of items.

Love this app, takes the guessing out , especially when you at the grocery store and an item has ingredients that you can’t figure out , the restaurant info is awesome.

I feel like $3.99 is alot to pay for this particular app. I originally bought it to help me navigate going gluten free but I am finding a majority of what I scan/look up isn’t even listed in the app. I will probably keep it for a bit longer just to see if anything changes but if not it is easier and takes less time to google the item.

I could like the app, but I have to delete it and reinstall it, I have had it about three hours and have had to do it twice, when I scan the whole page is white and you can’t to anything but click the home button and delete the app. Plus I’m charged each time! It’s a great app, if it works,

Just bought this app and was all excited thinking it would be easier to find stuff GF considering I have a Gluten intolerance. I tried to scan these HEB pork meatballs we got and it said “no record found” and then we tried to search them to no avail. I’m disappointed in this app that is pretty pricey at $4 for something basic that isn’t even updated properly.

I have thyroid disease and alopecia which is autoimmune so I’m trying to go gluten free I hope this app works and says it’s gluten free

I bought this twice by accident and cannot get a refund on one? Ugh.

I enjoyed the app however, there are barely any codes on the app so you can’t really see if what you have is gluten free only items that are related to that barcode. Doesn’t really make sense

Just got this because we think or daughter had a gluten intolerance. Paid for the full app right off the bat while I was shopping. Started scanning immediately and it worked perfectly on every single item I scanned. Thanks!!!

i was recently diagnosed with Celiac a few months ago and this app has been very helpful in finding new snacks and foods and saving time finding them. however, the app has started to mess up in the way that i’ll want to scan something so i open it, it takes me to the search part, and i click on the scanner. but when i tap on it, it immediately pulls up “no internet connection found” even when i’m at home on wifi so i have to close the app and go back in to make it work which gets very frustrating when i’ve spent $4 on this app. i’m not sure if it’s just my phone or if it’s a problem with the app. i also don’t like that when i search something and click on an item, i click to go back and it takes me all the way to the top of the list. other than that, it’s a good app and it has been helpful in finding new foods to eat

My husband bought this for me and I was so excited at first. One item I scanned was a plain chocolate flavor and it kept coming back with cookie crunch flavor. That brand had that flavor but it definitely was not the one I was scanning.

I paid twice and the scanner does not work. It’s very frustrating and when I searched the item it says may contain gluten, it’s either it does or doesn’t how does it may contain gluten help me? I want a refund.

Celiac disease is tough and you guys are making things better for everyone who’s struggling!! Cheers!!

Love this app

This is the first app I have ever purchased. Regretting it! Just found out that my 11 year old daughter has celiac disease. Trying to be a diligent mom so I bought this app. The first two items I scanned were not on there. I was scanning a very popular item so I was shocked when it wasn’t on the full version!

The scanner makes it easy to remove from your cupboard any gluten-containing foods you have. As a new celiac pt, without this it would take HOURS to read all the labels. Also it suggests gluten free brands for when you are shopping for soy sauce etc etc

Save your time and money. Nothing I scanned or searched is on this app

Excellent app. I recently found out that I had a gluten allergy. I researched several different apps and found that the Full Version is exactly what I needed. Great to go to a store, scan the product code and right away know if product is GF or not. I highly recommend 👍👍.

often a review is not available and it says it’s because I need the “FULL” version of the app, but I am using full version . Confused. (Developer response - as I stated in first review submittal- I AM using the non free version and I get that response)

This App is fantastic! My Husband does the shopping, and it makes all the difference in the world. I would have given 5 stars, however you’re still missing quite a few products!

After recently becoming gluten free I have found this app to be of free at benefit. It’s so nice to be able to grocery shop and scan items to see if they are gluten free. This app has made my transition very easy!! Thank you!!

This app is convenient, but there is almost no information on how they determine whether items are gluten free or not. You are left to assume that they know what they are doing. We’ve learned the hard way not to assume. I contacted the company and did not receive a response.

I have a gluten intolerance and this is super helpful. I especially love the scanning option, I do wish that when I went to Ana item, that when I hit the back button, it didn’t send me all the way to the top of the subsection. Example: when I select “candy and chocolate” then scroll down to and select “CASHEW COOKIE”. When I hit the back button, it sends me all the way back to the top of the “candy and chocolate” section. Also, maybe adding a favorites option so when seeing friends or relatives that are not celiac or gluten intolerant you can send them your favorites list of safe seasonings and sauces and other things that you can eat. Just a thought. This really is a great tool to have

This is a great app. We have celiac in our household and this can save hours of time in the grocery store which is where I use it most (especially if you’re newly diagnosed). In fact, I scanned an item marked GF and it came up “can contain gluten.” Yikes! But, also a couple of drawbacks: - I can tap on an item in the History tab, but there is no “back” button; so when when I go back to the History it always goes back to the top of the page instead of where I left off. - Like others, the same items that are not in the free version are also not in the full version. My husband has the free version and I have the paid version (same type phones also) so we try it on both. Other than that, I would highly recommend this app.

I seem to run across glitches with this app that get super annoying. Why did I just pay money for this app to fail on me in the middle of the store when I need it the most

My grand daughter has to follow a GF diet. She is coming to stay for a week and I am GF ignorant. I downloaded the app this morning and just went to the grocery store. The app worked flawlessly! It simplified the whole shopping experience and I didn’t have to try to line up my bifocals on the list of ingredients. Thanks for making my day better!

This makes life so much easier

Quick, easy, and useful app. Purchased right after coming home from first (post diagnosis), ever frustrating, trip to Kroger. My eyes hurt from reading labeling to make safe choices. I then scanned my pantry’s contents with the app and 90% items were in the databases. Thank You!!!!!

I was just diagnosed as celiac. I love to be able to scan and get instant information. And I can leave feedback on products that say gluten free but app says it might contain- their dietician checks out the ingredients and gets back to you