# KosherScan

> Scan a barcode, browse, ask and you get an answer from your rabbi if it's kosher

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.kosherscan.kosher\_scan](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.kosherscan.kosher_scan)

## Overview

- **ID:** `app.kosherscan.kosher_scan`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ephraim Hammer
- **Category:** SHOPPING
- **Downloads:** 88,532
- **Rating:** 4.36 / 5 (1,727 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.57
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2021-01-18
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 54 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.kosherscan.kosher_scan)
- **Website:** [https://kosherscan.app](https://kosherscan.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.app-privacy-policy.com/live.php?token=yG6BeSCvgU03LDphHoIKVgDnXJeqWFRs](https://www.app-privacy-policy.com/live.php?token=yG6BeSCvgU03LDphHoIKVgDnXJeqWFRs)

## Description

KosherScan is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to simplify kosher food shopping. Simply scan the barcode of a product, browse previously answered items, or directly ask your rabbi for kosher certification with quick responses. 

No more searching online or relying on hearsay — KosherScan connects you straight to authoritative kosher answers. If a product isn’t listed, just submit photos and details to your rabbi through the extension, ensuring you get reliable guidance right when you need it. Discover new kosher items and shop confidently using KosherScan, the easiest way to verify kosher products.

## Rankings

- #233,113 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `app.kosherscan.kosher_scan.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

KosherScan is highly praised for facilitating kosher shopping, particularly during travel in Europe. Users find it intuitive and life-changing, appreciating developer responsiveness. However, multiple reviews mention incomplete product databases and barcode scanning issues, limiting app usefulness at times. Some users are concerned about paid content and clarity of product information. Overall, KosherScan significantly enhances kosher product identification and shopping ease for its community.

### Pros

- Helps easily identify kosher products, especially useful while traveling in Europe.
- User-friendly and easy to use interface.
- Improves shopping experience for those keeping kosher, making life easier.
- Prompt and helpful support from the app developers or community.
- Innovative and revolutionary concept appreciated by users.

### Cons

- Incomplete product database coverage leading to missing information on some products.
- Barcode scanning issues where some barcodes are not recognized.
- Some users felt that information access requires payment, which is seen as a downside.
- Occasional lack of clarity on product ingredient declarations.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.kosherscan.kosher_scan)