FactsScan: The Best Alternative to Yuka App

Consumers worldwide are becoming increasingly conscious about what they eat and use daily due to rising awareness of health, lifestyle diseases, and the presence of harmful substances in food and personal care products. This has led to the popularity of ingredient-scanning apps that promote preventive health by helping users make informed choices through barcode scanning and detailed product analysis.

One of the most popular apps globally for this purpose is Yuka, which analyzes food and cosmetic products by scanning barcodes to provide nutritional information, ingredient breakdowns, and health impact ratings. It also suggests healthier alternatives, helping users avoid harmful additives and allergens.

The Yuka app is not officially available in India, but some users manage to download it using a VPN or by changing app store regions. However, even if installed, it is not suitable for Indian consumers due to the following limitations:

• Very limited support for Indian barcodes – most local products are not recognized.
• Product database is focused on Europe and the US, not Indian brands.
• Health ratings follow Western standards, not Indian FSSAI guidelines.
• No awareness of Indian dietary habits, ingredients, or common allergens.

As a result, Indian users often face poor usability and irrelevant product evaluations, making Yuka unreliable in the Indian context.

To address these gaps, FactsScan has emerged as the best alternative tailored specifically for Indian consumers. It is designed to detect harmful ingredients in packaged foods sold in India, curated by experts to reflect Indian dietary needs and allergens. FactsScan offers reliable insights within seconds by scanning barcodes, helping users make healthier choices relevant to the Indian market.

• Barcode Scan for Instant Product Insights: Quickly analyze packaged foods by scanning their barcodes.
• Decode Nutrition Labels and Ingredient Information: Understand the nutritional content and ingredients clearly.
• Smart Recommendations for Healthier Alternatives: Get suggestions for better product options.
• Expert-Curated Healthy Choices: Products are evaluated by experts considering Indian dietary patterns.
• Food Product Search by Category: Easily find products by categories.
• Allergen Detection for Safety: Identifies common allergens prevalent in Indian diets.

Health-conscious consumers are also concerned about harmful chemicals in household items. While global apps like Think Dirty (focused on cosmetics) and EWG’s Healthy Living (US-centric) exist, they are not optimized for India.

FactsScan is building a powerful India-specific database powered by community submissions and expert reviews. With a focus on transparency and health, it empowers users to make safer choices by scanning barcodes, decoding ingredients, and offering smart recommendations tailored for Indian consumers.

• Indian packaging formats and barcodes vary significantly from Western markets.
• Ingredient names and formulations differ, with many local brands dominating shelves.
• Imported apps like Yuka do not recognize most Indian brands or comply with local food safety norms.
• Indian consumers prefer local brands that better understand regional tastes, ingredients, and value for money.

FactsScan bridges this gap by providing localized, accurate, and relevant product information tailored for Indian consumers.

While Yuka is a popular global app, it is not functional for Indian users due to its lack of Indian product data and reliance on Western standards. FactsScan, designed specifically for India, offers real-time product ratings, healthier alternatives, and allergen warnings tailored to Indian dietary needs. It is the smarter choice for Indian consumers seeking transparency and healthier food decisions.

Download FactsScan now from the Google Play Store and App Store and take charge of your food choices.