# Gluten Free Scanner

> GF food barcode checker

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1642357030](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1642357030)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1642357030`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Food Barcode Scanner Ltd
- **Category:** Food & Drink
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (11,164 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-12
- **First published:** 2022-10-10
- **Size:** 73 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gluten-free-scanner/id1642357030)
- **Website:** [https://glutenfreescanner.app/](https://glutenfreescanner.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://glutenfreescanner.app/privacy-policy](https://glutenfreescanner.app/privacy-policy)

## Description

Gluten Free Scanner is a Chrome extension that instantly scans barcodes to verify gluten-free status for food and drinks. It supports millions of products, works offline, and offers a multilingual experience suitable for celiac disease, gluten intolerance, and wheat allergies.

Key features include a smart barcode scanner and ingredient checker, a personal scan history with a safe foods list, and an offline mode ideal for travel. The community-powered database, accessibility-first design, and a free-to-download model help millions shop with confidence and stay compliant with their gluten-free lifestyle.

## Rankings

- #16,286 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, users praise Gluten Free Scanner as a free, easy-to-use tool that helps many people with celiac disease check foods while shopping. It often finds items for major brands and reduces guesswork. However, its biggest drawback is accuracy: many reviews note incorrect gluten-free labeling, missing products, and safety concerns about cross-contamination. Free usage is also hindered by long ads, with some users paying for an ad-free option. In short: useful but not reliably safe as a sole guide.

### Pros

- Free to use / no subscription required
- Helps with gluten-free shopping for people with celiac
- Easy to use / simple interface
- Decent coverage of items (major brands) and quick scans

### Cons

- Inaccurate/unreliable results; mislabels gluten-free items and can be dangerous for celiac users
- Ad-heavy free version with long, intrusive ads; pay to remove ads
- Incomplete item database and some products not found; cross-contamination concerns

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1642357030)