# Processed - Food Scanner App

> Detect Ultra-Processed Foods

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6463756186](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6463756186)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6463756186`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Reev Tech Inc.
- **Category:** Health & Fitness
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (327 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-27
- **First published:** 2023-11-06
- **Size:** 90 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/processed-food-scanner-app/id6463756186)
- **Website:** [https://processedapp.com/](https://processedapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://processedapp.com/privacy](https://processedapp.com/privacy)

## Description

Processed is an AI-powered food scanner and diary that helps you cut back on ultra-processed foods using the NOVA framework. Scan barcodes or snap meals to see how processed they really are and add findings to your diary in seconds.

Track your ultra-processed intake, set goals, and monitor trends without counting calories. The app saves a history of each scan and continuously learns from your usage to improve accuracy. Note: educational use only; not medical advice.

## Rankings

- #85,339 — Overall
- #69 — process

## Review summary

Overall, users praise Processed for making it easy to scan foods and learn their level of processing (NOVA) with clear explanations, often helping them avoid ultra-processed items. The app’s barcode-and-ingredient scan approach, appealing visuals, and ad-free, free-to-use model are well-liked, and the ingredient-list fallback is a valuable safeguard. However, recurring issues dampen enthusiasm: inconsistent or failing scans due to camera and accuracy problems, occasional freezes when a barcode isn’t in the database, and requests for a search feature to speed up comparisons.

### Pros

- Very easy to scan barcodes and ingredients.
- Provides clear NOVA processing classifications with explanations.
- Helps users avoid ultra-processed foods and make healthier choices.
- If barcode isn't in the database, scanning the ingredients still yields a result.
- Free to use with no ads and a pleasant, easy-to-use interface.

### Cons

- Camera/scanner reliability issues, including poor focus and orientation.
- Barcode scans can be unavailable in the database, requiring ingredient list scans and sometimes causing freezes.
- Occasional crashes or freezes when scanning unknown barcodes.
- No in-app search feature to browse or compare products.
- Occasional inaccuracies, such as extra or non-existent ingredients being listed.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6463756186)