Food insights from a barcode

Scan the barcode,
understand the label

Scan the barcode of a product you’re curious about. Etika gives it a score out of 100 and shows what raises or lowers that score.

Etika is currently under review by the app stores. Download links will be available here once it launches.

  • No ads or paid rankings
  • No account needed
  • Scores calculated on your phone

Barcode scanning, product scores, product search and additive information are free.

A product page in Etika showing Fruit Yogurt with a score of 65/100, a “Good choice” rating and rows for saturated fat, sugar, calories and protein.
  • 9,000+products in the catalogue
  • 541additives with risk information
  • 0ads, trackers or sponsored products
How it works

Three steps before it goes in your basket

Scan the barcode, understand the score and compare your options.

  1. 01

    Scan

    Point the camera at the barcode. Etika finds the product in the catalogue and calculates its score on your phone.

  2. 02

    Understand

    See how sugar, salt, saturated fat, fibre and protein contribute to the score. You can also learn what each additive is used for.

  3. 03

    Compare

    Compare higher-scoring products in the same category. You can also add products to a shopping list and see its overall score.

Inside the app

Everything behind the score, on one screen

The products and values shown are examples.

The product information screen: sections for nutrition facts, ingredients, allergens, additives and declared additive categories, with similar product suggestions below.
Product details

Understand the score

Scan a barcode to open the product card. Nutrition facts, ingredients, allergens and additives appear in separate sections, so you can see what raises or lowers the score in detail.

  • Uses and risk classifications for 541 E numbers
  • A high-risk additive limits the product's maximum score
  • If required data is missing, Etika explains what is missing rather than estimating a score.
Browsing the cake category: a notice that 107 products were hidden based on your sensitivities, and cakes listed with their scores.
Personalised alerts

Filter products to suit your needs Etika+

Select your allergies and sensitivities. Etika shows personalised alerts on relevant product cards, and you can hide those products from search results.

Free plan: select one sensitivity and receive relevant alerts. You still have access to the full ingredient and additive lists.
A shopping list screen: the list scores 46/100, with a suggestion to swap one product for a 55-point alternative.
Shopping list

Your basket has a score too Etika+

Keep everything you need in one list. Etika calculates the list’s score based on product quantities and suggests higher-scoring alternatives in the same category for lower-scoring items. Share your list with a link.

Free plan: favourites, your last 50 scans and the top alternative suggestion for each product.
The Products tab, with a search field, categories such as breakfast foods, still drinks and chocolate, and snack subcategories.
Explore

Browse the shelves on your phone

Browse categories and compare product scores within the same category. Product search and category browsing are free.

Free and Etika+

The score is always free

Product scores and their explanations are free. Etika+ adds features such as shopping lists, additional personalised alerts and offline access.

Free

Always free. No account needed.

  • Barcode scanning and product scores out of 100
  • Score explanations, nutrition facts and information on each additive
  • Product search and category browsing
  • Favourites and your last 50 scans
  • Alerts for one sensitivity and the top alternative suggestion for each product
  • Reporting a missing product with a photo

Etika+

For a more personal, organised shopping experience.

  • Personalised alerts for multiple sensitivities
  • All alternative suggestions
  • Shopping lists and shared lists
  • An offline catalogue for barcode scanning and product search without internet access
  • Profile summary and monthly report
  • Scan history beyond the last 50 entries

Compare free and Etika+

Report a missing product

If a product isn’t in the catalogue, send us one clear photo of it. The barcode is included in your scan. Our team checks the product name, ingredients and nutrition facts before adding it to the catalogue.

Free, with no sign-in required. Your photo is stored in a private review area accessible only to our team and is deleted within 60 days.

Scoring

How the score is calculated

The score is calculated on your phone using an open formula. Brand names do not affect the result, and no producer can buy a higher score.

60%
Nutritional quality Energy, sugar, salt, saturated fat, fibre, protein and fruit/vegetable content are assessed using category-specific thresholds.
30%
Additive profile Additives identified by E numbers are assessed by risk level. A high-risk additive limits the product’s maximum score.
10%
Organic Extra points for certified organic products.

We do not estimate missing information. If a required nutrition value is missing, Etika does not calculate a score and explains what is missing. Category averages are not used in place of the product’s own data.

Etika does not provide medical advice. The score is a comparison tool based on packaging information, not a diagnosis, treatment or diet recommendation. If you have an allergy, do not rely on catalogue data alone. Always check the packaging.

Privacy

How we handle your data

We keep your data on your phone wherever possible.

  • The score is calculated on your device. What you scan is not used to build a profile.
  • Your scan history stays on your phone. It is not uploaded to the cloud.
  • No ads, no data sales. We do not use advertising SDKs or track you across apps.
  • We only receive a photo when you choose to send one. Photos attached to missing-product and correction reports are stored in a private review area. They are not made public and are deleted within 60 days.
  • Core features do not require an account. You can scan barcodes, view scores and search for products as a guest. If you create an account, you can delete it in the app.

Read the privacy policy

Start with a scan

Download Etika for free. Scan the first product that catches your eye and see the reasons behind its score.

The app is currently under review by the app stores. Download links will be available here once it launches.