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Read article →Is it vegan? Scan it and know in seconds.
VeganCheckr is the free vegan scanner app for iPhone. Point it at any barcode or ingredient label and get an instant vegan or vegetarian verdict — with the exact ingredients that triggered it, so you never have to decode E-numbers in a supermarket aisle again.
- Free — no scan limits
- No account needed
- No data collected
- Vegan & vegetarian verdicts
- 32 languages
5.0 ★App Store rating
Freeno subscription needed to scan
0data collected — ever
32languages supported
3platforms: iPhone, Mac & Vision Pro
Download VeganCheckr free for iPhone
Get the vegan barcode scanner, ingredient analyzer, E-number checker and vegan map in one lightweight app. Free on the App Store — also runs on Apple Silicon Macs and Apple Vision Pro.
Scan with your iPhone camera
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One scan. A verdict you can verify.
VeganCheckr doesn't just say "no" — it shows you the flagged additives, the ingredient evidence and better alternatives.
How it works
Check if food is vegan in three steps
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Scan the barcode — or the label
Point your camera at any product barcode. No barcode? Snap a photo of the printed ingredient list or type ingredients in manually.
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Get an instant verdict with evidence
VeganCheckr analyzes every ingredient and additive, then shows a clear vegan, vegetarian or non-vegan verdict — with the exact E-numbers and ingredients that triggered it.
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Compare and find better options
Not vegan? See suggested alternatives in the same category, compare nutrition side by side, and save products to your offline history.
Features
Everything a vegan (or vegetarian) needs at the shelf
Seven tools in one lightweight app — built for the moment you're standing in a store holding a product, wondering.
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Vegan barcode scanner
Scan any product barcode and instantly check if it's vegan. Detailed verdicts show the evidence, not just a yes or no.
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Ingredient analysis
Photograph a printed ingredient list or type any ingredient to check its vegan status — perfect for products without barcodes.
How the ingredient checker works →🧪
Additive & E-number checker
Instantly identify animal-derived additives like E120 (carmine), E441 (gelatin) and E904 (shellac) — and get warned when a source is ambiguous, like E471.
See which E-numbers aren't vegan →🧀
Animal rennet detection
Vegetarian? VeganCheckr flags animal rennet in traditional cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano and Gorgonzola — dairy doesn't always mean vegetarian.
Which cheeses contain rennet →🗺️
Vegan map
Find vegan-friendly restaurants, cafés and shops near you — at home or while traveling, in 32 languages.
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Compare, save & get alerts
Compare products side by side, keep an offline scan history, set personal avoidance alerts and discover better alternatives in the same category.
Guides
Vegan label-reading, decoded
Practical, evidence-based guides to the questions every label-reader ends up googling — and how to answer them in seconds with a scanner.
Start here
How to Check if Food Is Vegan
The complete method: labels, allergen shortcuts, hidden ingredients — and the 5-second scanner shortcut.
Read the guide → AdditivesE-Numbers That Are Not Vegan
The complete checker list: additives that are never vegan, sometimes vegan, and always safe.
Read the guide → AdditivesIs E471 Vegan?
Mono- and diglycerides can come from plants or animals — and the label won't tell you which.
Read the guide → VegetarianIs Rennet Vegetarian?
Why Parmesan usually isn't vegetarian, which cheeses contain animal rennet, and how to check.
Read the guide → Label readingHidden Animal Ingredients in Food
Casein, L-cysteine, shellac, isinglass — the complete list of animal ingredients hiding in plain sight.
Read the guide → DrinksIs Wine Vegan?
Fining agents like isinglass and casein never appear on the label. Here's how to know what's in your glass.
Read the guide → ToolVegan Ingredient Checker
How to analyze any ingredient list — by camera, barcode or text — and catch what your eyes miss.
Read the guide → Label readingHow to Read Food Labels as a Vegan
Allergen lines, "may contain" warnings, vegan logos and the traps in between — a field guide.
Read the guide → FoodsIs Honey Vegan?
Why most vegans skip honey, where it hides in packaged food, and the sweeteners that are always vegan.
Read the guide →
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is VeganCheckr really free?
Yes. Downloading VeganCheckr and scanning products is completely free — no account, no sign-up and no scan limits. An optional Premium upgrade adds extra convenience features, but the core vegan scanner stays free. Download it free →
How does the vegan barcode scanner work?
Point your iPhone camera at any product barcode. VeganCheckr looks up the product, analyzes every ingredient and additive, and gives you a clear vegan or non-vegan verdict — including the exact ingredients that triggered it, so you can see the evidence yourself. Learn more: How to check if food is vegan →
Can VeganCheckr detect hidden animal ingredients like E471 or carmine?
Yes. The built-in additive checker flags E-numbers that are, or can be, animal-derived — such as E471 (mono- and diglycerides), E120 (carmine), E441 (gelatin) and E904 (shellac) — and warns you when an additive's source is ambiguous. Learn more: E-numbers that are not vegan →
Does VeganCheckr work for vegetarians too?
Yes. VeganCheckr gives separate vegan and vegetarian verdicts, and it detects animal rennet in traditional cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano, Pecorino Romano and Gorgonzola — cheeses that are not vegetarian despite being dairy. Learn more: Is rennet vegetarian? →
Can I check a product that has no barcode?
Yes. Use the ingredient scanner to photograph the printed ingredient list with your camera, or type ingredients in manually. VeganCheckr analyzes the text and tells you which ingredients are not vegan or need a closer look. Learn more: The vegan ingredient checker →
Is VeganCheckr available for Android?
Not yet. VeganCheckr currently runs on iPhone (iOS 16 or later), Apple Silicon Macs and Apple Vision Pro. An Android version is not available at the moment.
Does VeganCheckr collect my data?
No. VeganCheckr's App Store privacy label is "Data Not Collected" — the developer does not collect any data from the app. You don't need an account, and your scan history stays on your device. Read the privacy policy →
Does VeganCheckr work offline or abroad?
Your scan history is available offline, so you can re-check saved products anywhere. The app supports 32 languages and international barcodes, which makes it a practical companion for checking food while traveling. Learn more: Finding vegan food while traveling →
How do I find vegan restaurants near me?
Open the Vegan Map inside VeganCheckr to see vegan-friendly restaurants, cafés and shops around your location — at home or while traveling. Learn more: Finding vegan food anywhere →
Why do I need a scanner app — can't I just read the label?
Labels often can't tell you. Additives like E471 can be plant or animal derived, wine and beer fining agents (isinglass, casein) legally don't have to appear on labels, and "natural flavors" hide their source. VeganCheckr checks product databases and additive sources so you get an answer the label alone can't give. Learn more: Hidden animal ingredients →
Blog
Fresh from the VeganCheckr blog
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Read article →Stop squinting at labels. Start scanning.
Join the vegans and vegetarians who check products in seconds instead of googling every E-number. Free on the App Store — no account, no data collected.
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