# SmartLabel

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1130429932](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1130429932)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1130429932`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Consumer Brands Association
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 2.20 / 5 (99 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.3
- **Last updated:** 2022-11-17
- **First published:** 2017-12-11
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/smartlabel/id1130429932)
- **Website:** [https://www.smartlabel.org/](https://www.smartlabel.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.smartlabel.org/privacy-policy/](https://www.smartlabel.org/privacy-policy/)

## Description

SmartLabel is a Chrome extension that helps you access detailed product information across food, beverage, household, pet care, and personal care items. You can search a product or scan its UPC code or SmartLabel QR code to view ingredient definitions, sourcing practices, third-party certifications, social compliance programs, usage instructions, and safety advisories.

SmartLabel now supports DWCode by GS1 and Digimarc Barcode, and provides company/brand information and disclosures for informed choices. Visit smartlabel.org for more information.

## Rankings

- #178,882 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, users praise the idea and some instances of useful ingredient information and safety notes, but the app suffers from major reliability and data issues. The most mentioned problems are inconsistent barcode scanning, not finding products that clearly display SmartLabel, and a very limited product database. Stability and maintenance concerns, plus a clunky UI, further hinder usefulness. The app has potential for allergy awareness and safety education, but significant improvements are needed before it becomes dependable.

### Pros

- Detailed ingredient explanations and what each ingredient does.
- Provides safety-related information or drug facts for certain products when scanned.
- The concept shows clear potential and is appreciated for its mission to inform consumers about product ingredients and safety.
- In some cases, the app delivers useful information for allergy-conscious users.

### Cons

- Scanning is frequently unreliable, with many reviews reporting failed scans, 'not found' results, or crashes.
- Product database coverage is very limited; many common brands/products are absent.
- The app appears poorly maintained or abandoned, with bugs and long-delayed updates.
- User interface and navigation issues, such as clunky layout and hard-to-read/scroll results.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1130429932)