# Bobby Approved

> Scan, search or browse products to find out if they are Bobby Approved

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bobbyapproved](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bobbyapproved)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bobbyapproved`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BA GLOBAL HOLDINGS, LLC
- **Category:** FOOD\_AND\_DRINK
- **Downloads:** 1,194,596
- **Rating:** 4.81 / 5 (20,069 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-24
- **First published:** 2021-06-22
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 61 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bobbyapproved)
- **Website:** [https://flavcity.com](https://flavcity.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=21f951ff-f924-432c-8d42-76eabbc85c5c](https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=21f951ff-f924-432c-8d42-76eabbc85c5c)

## Description

Bobby Approved is your smart shopping companion for grocery stores. With this Chrome extension, simply scan product barcodes to instantly find out if they meet the highest quality standards. Whether you're buying pasta, bread, or cereal, Bobby Approved helps you make informed choices by revealing products made with best-in-class ingredients.

Explore products by store including Costco, Whole Foods, ALDI, and Trader Joe's. You can also browse by brand or grocery aisles. Beyond product recommendations, Bobby Approved teaches you how to read labels like an expert, empowering you to shop smarter and healthier. Backed by years of expert reviews and insights from Bobby's popular YouTube channel, this extension transforms grocery shopping into a confident, educational experience.

## Rankings

- #62,636 — Overall
- #112 — Food and drink (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.bobbyapproved.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Reviewers often find Bobby Approved useful for choosing healthier foods and speeding up shopping. The most common complaint is unreliable barcode scanning. Some products also lack ratings, and several users feel the app’s standards can be too restrictive or favor costly organic options.

### Pros

- Helps users make healthier food and ingredient choices.
- Saves time by checking products instead of reading labels manually.
- Can help users find wholesome alternatives and make shopping easier.

### Cons

- Barcode scanning is unreliable or frustrating for many users.
- Some products are missing or have no rating, limiting the app’s usefulness.
- Some users feel the recommendations are overly strict or favor expensive organic products.

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