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Food Insect Scanner

LiveMoovity8 apps · 20.8K installsFood & DrinkFreecom.walapps.insectscanner

Insect Scanner lets you know if a food contains edible insects.

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Total installs
3,271
exact · Play shows 1,000+
Installs / day
0
since last crawl
Rating
—★
— ratings · — reviews
Released
19 May 2025
1.4y ago
Last update
21 Jun 2025
v1.3 · 1.3y ago
Countries
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not checked yet

Install history

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Installs per day · last 90 days

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Change timeline

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Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play
  • No data shared with third parties
  • No data collected

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

6 in 2 groups
1 Sensitive1 Notable4 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

  • Use your camera to take photos and record videos
CameraSensitive1

Access to your camera to take photos and record video

  • Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos · CAMERA
OtherNotable5

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
  • Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
  • Read Google service settings stored on your deviceread Google service configuration · com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description
Did you know that many foods contain edible insects without you even realizing it? Insect Scanner is an essential app for anyone who wants to easily identify products with ingredients derived from insects. Scan the barcode of any food item and instantly find out if it contains insects like crickets, mealworms, locusts, cochineal (E120), shellac (E904), insect proteins, or other derivatives hidden under technical names or codes. The app clearly tells you whether the product contains them—or, on the contrary, if it is free from them. The app analyzes the list of ingredients and automatically highlights any component that may come from insects, even if it’s not clearly indicated. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, have religious restrictions, allergies, or simply prefer not to consume insects, Insect Scanner helps you make informed decisions without wasting time deciphering complex labels. In addition to detecting insect-based ingredients, Insect Scanner lets you save your favorite products for easy access during future shopping, and review your scan history to revisit previously analyzed foods. Its design is fast, intuitive, and accessible to everyone. Just open the app, scan the barcode, and within seconds you'll know whether the product meets your preferences. Perfect for use in supermarkets, organic stores, online shops, or anywhere you buy your food. Insect Scanner features a vast and constantly updated database with millions of available products. No matter what country you're in—the app adapts and recognizes items from multiple regions. It even identifies ingredients with uncommon names or disguised as additives. Insect Scanner is more than just a scanner—it’s your ally in conscious eating. It’s useful for families, students, responsible consumers, and anyone who wants full control over what they eat. With just one scan, you can find out if that snack, cookie, drink, or ready-made meal contains ingredients you'd rather avoid. Don’t let your decisions be swayed by marketing or confusing labels. Insect Scanner offers clarity, speed, and peace of mind. Download it today and discover what you're really eating.

What's new

Improvements in insect detection in food, bug fixes

Growing in Food & Drink

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