# The Gluten Free Scanner

> Scan the barcodes & Search. Enjoy the Gluten Free living with our app.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.theglutenfreescan`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Scan Gluten Free
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 330,852
- **Rating:** 4.04 / 5 (1,628 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-10
- **First published:** 2013-01-04
- **Publisher country:** ES
- **Size:** 31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theglutenfreescan)
- **Website:** [http://scanglutenfree.com](http://scanglutenfree.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://scanglutenfree.com/privacy](https://scanglutenfree.com/privacy)

## Description

The Gluten Free Scanner is a fast and easy tool designed for those with gluten intolerance. Using your phone's camera, it scans barcodes of over 500,000 US food and drink products to detect gluten presence with high accuracy, maintained by experts including dietitians and nutritionists. The app analyzes each product on four levels, enabling users to make informed choices about their food.

Key features include advanced product search by name, brand, or category, access to a large database of over 80,000 gluten-free products, and a "Discover Gluten Free" option to explore new gluten free favorites. Additional tools like dining and travel cards help users eat safely in restaurants domestically and abroad. The app also provides a searchable list of safe and unsafe ingredients. Note that the extension works exclusively in the US. The Gluten Free Scanner is ideal for anyone seeking to manage gluten-free living conveniently and confidently.

## Rankings

- #123,883 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.theglutenfreescan.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users say the Gluten Free Scanner is helpful in stores for finding gluten-free options and avoiding cross-contamination, and it is fast and easy to use. However, many reviews cite persistent connectivity and reliability problems, no internet errors that block use offline or after updates. The database coverage is incomplete, with many products not found. Some feel the paid upgrade is not worth it or adds little value. Occasional UI glitches, like the screen going black when scanning, are also reported.

### Pros

- Very helpful in the grocery store for identifying gluten-free products and avoiding cross-contamination.
- Fast and easy to use.
- Useful for people with gluten intolerance/Celiac disease and for families.
- Helps discover new gluten-free products and locations while traveling.

### Cons

- Recurring 'no internet connection' errors that block use, even on Wi-Fi.
- Incomplete database; many products are not found when scanned.
- App reliability issues like stopping work after updates and poor support.
- Paid upgrade is not worth it or adds little value.
- Occasional UI glitches, such as the screen going black when scanning.

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