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Android Apps > Health & Fitness > Trash Panda - Food Scanner
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Trash Panda - Food Scanner

by Slytrunk · Health & Fitness · Free
On Google Play since September 2021 · Data updated 2026-11-03

Trash Panda - Food Scanner is made and published by Slytrunk. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Slytrunk. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Slytrunk and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

Established
Rating on Google Play
3.91
367 ratings
Installs
140 thousand
Last updated
October 29, 2026
Ads
No ads
Size
84.9 MB

Trash Panda - Food Scanner has 140 thousand installs. Users are divided: 3.9 stars from 367 ratings.

Official page on Google Play

Pros & Cons

  • Free to download with optional premium upgrades for unlimited scans and advanced features
  • Strong focus on ingredients, allergens, GMOs, seed oils, and ultra-processed foods
  • Two analysis modes: barcode scanning and image label upload when a barcode is not in the database
  • Dietary preferences to flag disallowed ingredients based on your restrictions
  • Save favorites and curated shopping lists to streamline grocery trips
  • Not ranked in any top lists yet
  • Some competitors offer nutrition scoring or personalized diet insights that Trash Panda does not advertise
  • Requires a broad permissions set (camera, storage, foreground service, notifications, etc.) which may raise privacy considerations

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Trash Panda - Food Scanner for Android

★★★★★ Brenda Loman · Feb 14, 2025
I've used other food scanner apps, and I really enjoy trash panda. I like that I can scan the bar code or the ingredients. I love the articles and the lists that they provide. For the price it's the best option.
★★★★★ Kacey Hill · Feb 19, 2025
LOVE this app! It makes grocery shopping so fast and easy! I love the accuracy and all the great recommendations!
★★★★★ Monet McIntyre · Oct 20, 2025
So far, I'm impressed ! I can't wait to use this app when I go to the grocery store.
★☆☆☆☆ Peter Epperson · Oct 23, 2025
Used to be a great app, now it does not work. Scanner takes about 5 minutes to populate, by that time I'm out of the grocery store. If you scan ingredients there's nowhere to upload the picture. How do I get my money back for my annual payment?!?!
★☆☆☆☆ Austin Hayes · Aug 2, 2026
I love the idea of this app, but this one charges you to even do anything. You can try for free, but you can only scan 5 items a MONTH. Your health may be a priority to them, but money is their top priority. I would maybe subscribe later on if I really liked the app and thought it was useful, but you can't expect me to pay a YEAR'S worth of subscription for an app I'm not sure even works right.
★☆☆☆☆ jeff mickle · Oct 11, 2026
App does not tell you whether it is 3D printed food. The app only allows you to have five scans a month free before you have to pay a monthly charge

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By Slytrunk, from Google Play

“Scan food products, avoid processed ingredients, and eat healthier”

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Description by Slytrunk Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Trash Panda is the food scanner and ingredient scanner that tells you what's really in your food, before it hits your cart. Just scan a food label to check ingredients, spot hidden allergens, scan for seed oils, avoid GMOs, and steer clear of ultra-processed foods. In seconds, you'll know if a product is actually clean and healthy, or just marketed that way.

Whether you need an allergen scanner, gluten checker, dietary restriction scanner, or grocery scanner, Trash Panda makes it easy to scan products and instantly understand ingredient quality.

Built with science-backed information and created by a certified nutritionist, the Trash Panda food scanner is 100% independent and never influenced by food brands or corporations.

HOW TRASH PANDA’S FOOD SCANNER WORKS

Scan Any Barcode – Instantly analyze food labels and ingredients with our food checker and ingredient scanner. Detect hidden additives, bioengineered foods, GMOs allergens, toxins, and ultra-processed ingredients in seconds. Every scan includes a Trash Panda rating so you can quickly see if a product is a good choice or if better options are available.

Tap Any Ingredient – Use our ingredient checker to learn what every ingredient means, how it impacts your health, and why it may be harmful, all backed by scientific research and trusted data.

Find Clean Alternatives & Swaps – When products contain unhealthy additives or questionable ingredients, Trash Panda recommends cleaner, healthier swaps that are toxin-free, seed-oil-free, made with clean ingredients and are allergy-friendly.

Feel the Difference – Reduce exposure to harmful ingredients and make healthier choices with a food scanner designed for clean eating and grocery shopping.

KEY FEATURES

Food Scanner & Ingredient Checker- Scan any barcode to instantly reveal ingredients, additives, allergens, and potentially harmful chemicals. If a barcode isn’t in our database, simply upload a photo of the ingredient label for instant analysis. Trash Panda quickly shows whether a product is a good choice, okay choice, or if healthier alternatives exist.

Make a Swap- Find healthier alternatives instantly when a product contains harmful ingredients, GMOs, additives, seed oils, food dyes, or allergens.

Save Favorites- Save your favorite products and healthy finds for easy grocery shopping later.

Dietary Preferences- Avoid ingredients that don’t fit your lifestyle. Trash Panda flags foods containing allergens like soy, dairy, egg, and gluten based on your dietary restrictions.

Search- No barcode? Search thousands of foods in our database to instantly access ingredient information, nutrition details, and additive breakdowns.

Shopping Lists- Shop faster with curated lists of clean, healthy, and toxin-free foods recommended by Trash Panda to make it easy to eat healthier today.

BENEFITS OF USING TRASH PANDA

Feel Better Every Day- Support your energy, mood, and overall wellness with cleaner, less processed foods. Avoid seed oils easily with our seed oil scanner.

Shop Smarter With Confidence-Know exactly what’s in your food with the best ingredient scanner and food checker app for grocery shopping.

Protect Your Family-Avoid hidden toxins, bioengineered ingredients, allergens, and harmful additives while making informed choices backed by science.

DOWNLOAD TRASH PANDA TODAY

Trash Panda is free to download and use. Upgrade to premium for unlimited scans, customized dietary preferences, advanced ingredient search, curated shopping lists, and more.

Looking for a Yuka food scanner alternative? Trash Panda focuses on ingredient quality, allergens, additives, seed oils, and ultra processed foods instead of calorie scoring. Join users switching from food scanner apps like Ivy, Bobby Approved, Oasis, and Olive.

Recent changes:
• Fixed the scanner not starting on some Android devices, including recent Samsung Galaxy phones
• Filter search by verdict, category, rating, ingredients to avoid and swaps
• Redeem your referral reward from a new card on your Profile
• "Make a swap" in your checklist waits until a product with a swap is viewed

Questions or feedback? support@trashpandaapp.com
Official page on Google Play Also on the App Store

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
102
App size
84.9 MB
Needs Android
7.0+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Trash Panda - Food Scanner

42 permissions · 102 libraries
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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
1.1.147
Launched
September 2021
  • Oct 29, 2026UpdateVersion 1.1.147
  • Oct 23, 2026UpdateVersion 1.1.143
  • Oct 13, 2026UpdateVersion 1.1.134
  • Sep 30, 2026UpdateVersion 1.1.118
  • Sep 19, 2026UpdateVersion 1.1.115
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
2.9 thousand
Per day
98
30-day average
Play install range
100+ thousand
Launched
September 2021

Installs over time

Trash Panda - Food Scanner has been installed 140 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 98 installs per day.

Rankings

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About the app and developer

About Trash Panda - Food Scanner

Trash Panda - Food Scanner is a health & fitness app developed by Slytrunk.

Install Statistics

Trash Panda - Food Scanner has been installed 140 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 2.9 thousand times.

User Ratings

Trash Panda - Food Scanner is rated 3.91 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 370 ratings.

App Information

Trash Panda - Food Scanner is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 84.89 MB. The latest version available is 1.1.147. The last update was on October 29, 2026.

Technical Requirements

Trash Panda - Food Scanner requires Android 7.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since September 2021.

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Frequently asked questions about Trash Panda - Food Scanner

Is Trash Panda - Food Scanner free?

Yes. Trash Panda - Food Scanner is free on Google Play.

Is Trash Panda - Food Scanner still available?

Yes. Trash Panda - Food Scanner is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 29, 2026.

Does Trash Panda - Food Scanner contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list Trash Panda - Food Scanner as containing ads.

What Android version does Trash Panda - Food Scanner require?

Trash Panda - Food Scanner runs on Android 7.0 and higher.

How large is Trash Panda - Food Scanner?

Trash Panda - Food Scanner is 84.89 MB.

Is Trash Panda - Food Scanner suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of Trash Panda - Food Scanner as suitable for everyone.

How many times has Trash Panda - Food Scanner been installed?

Google Play lists 100,000+ installs for Trash Panda - Food Scanner.

How do people rate Trash Panda - Food Scanner?

Trash Panda - Food Scanner scores 3.91 out of 5 stars, from 367 ratings on Google Play.

Who made Trash Panda - Food Scanner?

Trash Panda - Food Scanner was developed by Slytrunk. It is listed in the health & fitness category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to Trash Panda - Food Scanner?

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