# Smart Bites: Food Quality Scan

> Count Quality Over Calories

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6446603776](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6446603776)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6446603776`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Chris Damman
- **Category:** Health & Fitness
- **Rating:** 3.60 / 5 (21 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-18
- **First published:** 2025-05-24
- **Size:** 115 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/smart-bites-food-quality-scan/id6446603776)
- **Website:** [https://gutbites.org/](https://gutbites.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://gutbites.org/privacy-policy/](https://gutbites.org/privacy-policy/)

## Description

SCIENCE-based food scanner for gut microbiome & metabolic health. • SCAN food barcodes for simple quality scores & smarter options. • SCORE whole meals with a quick photo of your plate. • SWAP foods in meals & recipes with nutrient-balanced guidance. • SUSTAIN health impacts on your gut, energy, mood, & sleep.

Powered by NCS, a best-in-class scoring system developed by microbiome expert and UW Medicine gastroenterologist Dr. Chris Damman. It translates complex nutrition labels into simple 1–100 scores using key nutrient ratios—like carb-to-fiber—that signal balance and are linked to microbiome & metabolic health. 

Designed to support the gut microbiome's activation of natural appetite-control hormones like GLP-1. Complements therapies like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. Works with most eating styles: Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Low-Carb, Keto, Vegan, and Standard American.

**See GutBites.org for supporting evidence**
  
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→Key Features←

•  Free barcode scanner with 1–100 food scores
•  Smarter options to replace less healthy foods
•  Meal & recipe builder with nutrient ratio scoring
•  Barry Smart, AI assistant, for nutrition guidance
•  Track energy, sleep, mood, appetite, gut health

SMART BITES.  Smart nutrition in your pocket.  To fuel your best.
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Smart Bites is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or medications.  Smart Bites is powered by by fatsecret nutrition API. (www.fatsecret.com)

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://gutbites.org/privacy-policy/

## Rankings

- #269,435 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise its health-focused, science-backed approach and practical meal-planning features, but onboarding is hindered by repeated sign-up and verification email problems as well as daily email limit errors. A few reviews note instability in early versions. Overall, the concept is strong with good developer responsiveness, but onboarding and stability need improvement.

### Pros

- Helps identify healthier options at the store quickly, without scouring labels.
- Science-backed, rigorous nutrition insights that support sustainable healthy eating.
- Comprehensive meal-level scoring and the ability to combine foods for a full meal score.
- Makes meal planning and substitutions easy, helping daily healthy choices.
- Developer responsiveness and ongoing improvements based on user feedback.

### Cons

- Sign-up/account creation issues and verification emails not arriving.
- Daily email limit errors that prevent opening or using the app.
- Some versions are not fully functional or require fixes, indicating instability.

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