SafeScan vs SafeScan AI
SafeScan: Food Allergy Scanner (this app, by Arshad Shaikh) and SafeScan AI (by Shivohm Softech) are separate apps that happen to share a name. Both check food for allergens and both have a Data Not Collected privacy label. This SafeScan also scans barcodes, supports family profiles, diets like halal and kosher, and three sensitivity modes.
We make SafeScan, so we're not neutral. Every fact about SafeScan AI below comes from its US App Store listing or official website, linked under Sources. How we compare apps.
At a glance
| SafeScan | SafeScan AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Arshad Shaikh (ArshTechPro) | Shivohm Softech Private Limited |
| App Store ID | 6767189799 | 6780906686 |
| Price | Free download; optional SafeScan Pro (monthly or yearly) | Free; no in-app purchases listed |
| Privacy label | Data Not Collected | Data Not Collected |
| Barcode scanning | Yes | Not listed in the description |
| Ingredient label scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Family profiles | Yes, with Scan for All | Not listed in the description |
| Diets (halal, kosher, vegan) | Yes, 6 diets | Not listed in the description |
| "May contain" handling | 3 sensitivity modes | Not listed in the description |
| Download size | 7.7 MB | 38.2 MB |
| Requires | iOS 18.6 or later | iOS 15.1 or later |
Prices, ratings and privacy labels as shown on the US App Store in October 2026. Privacy labels are reported by each developer and not verified by Apple. Check the listing before deciding, as they change.
Two apps, one name
Several apps on the App Store use the name SafeScan. The one closest to ours is SafeScan AI by Shivohm Softech, which also helps people with food allergies. It’s a separate app from a different developer. This site is about SafeScan: Food Allergy Scanner by Arshad Shaikh.
Where SafeScan AI is stronger
SafeScan AI is completely free, with no in-app purchases listed, and it supports older iPhones (iOS 15.1 or later). Its description highlights AI-powered allergen detection from photos of ingredient labels.
What SafeScan: Food Allergy Scanner adds
- Barcode scanning with product lookup, plus label scanning when a product isn’t found
- Family profiles and Scan for All
- 6 diets, including halal and kosher, with doubtful (mushbooh) ingredients marked Caution
- Three sensitivity modes for “may contain” warnings and unknown ingredients
- A deterministic safety check: verdicts come from a fixed allergen dictionary, so the same label always gets the same result, with each match explained
- Scan history, favorites, product compare and a shareable allergy card
The bottom line
If you’re looking for the SafeScan described on this site, check that the developer is Arshad Shaikh, or tap any Download button here.
Try SafeScan free
Set up an allergy profile in under a minute, scan a barcode or ingredient label, and get a Safe, Caution, Review or Unsafe verdict with the reason. No account, no tracking, and your profiles stay on your iPhone.
Download on the App StoreFree to download for iPhone and iPad. No account needed, and your profiles and scan history stay on your device.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make sure I download the right SafeScan?
Look for "SafeScan: Food Allergy Scanner" by Arshad Shaikh, or use the Download button on this site, which links to App Store ID 6767189799.
Are there other apps called SafeScan?
Yes. Several unrelated apps use the name, including QR code scanners, camera detectors and a cash management app. Only SafeScan: Food Allergy Scanner by Arshad Shaikh is the app described on this site.
Is this site related to safescan.pages.dev?
No. This site is safescanapp.pages.dev. The address safescan.pages.dev belongs to an unrelated product.