# Checkit AI

> Checkit AI is a free food scanner app that uses AI and augmented reality to analyze ingredients in any food product. Point your phone camera at a product or scan its barcode to get instant ingredient analysis, allergen detection, and personalized health scores. Used by 1M+ people worldwide.

## About

Checkit AI helps consumers make healthier food choices by scanning grocery products and providing instant, transparent ingredient analysis. The app identifies harmful additives, allergens, seed oils, artificial colors, and preservatives that many people want to avoid.

## Key Features

- AR Shelf Scanning: Scan entire grocery shelves at once using augmented reality
- Barcode Scanner: Instant product lookup with detailed ingredient breakdown
- Allergen Detection: Flags all major allergens (gluten, nuts, dairy, soy, eggs, shellfish, sesame)
- Health Score: AI-generated 0-100 score based on ingredient quality
- Personalized Profiles: Set dietary preferences (keto, vegan, PCOS, etc.)
- Shopping Lists: Save and compare products
- Banned Ingredients Database: Browse 20+ ingredients banned in other countries but legal in the US

## Pricing

- Free: Barcode scanning, basic ingredient analysis
- Premium Monthly: $14.99/month — AR scanning, personalized scores, unlimited history
- Premium Yearly: $49.99/year (7-day free trial) — All premium features, best value

## Links

- Website: https://getcheck.it
- iOS App: https://apps.apple.com/app/checkit-ai/id6740466800
- Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.climaverse.ecolinkai
- Blog: https://getcheck.it/blog
- Banned Ingredients: https://getcheck.it/banned-ingredients

## Content Pages

- [Food Scanner App](https://getcheck.it/food-scanner-app): Complete guide to AI food scanning
- [Ingredient Checker](https://getcheck.it/ingredient-checker): How to check ingredients in food
- [Allergy Scanner](https://getcheck.it/allergy-scanner): Allergen detection features
- [Best Food Scanner App](https://getcheck.it/best-food-scanner-app): Comparison of food scanner apps
- [Yuka Alternative](https://getcheck.it/yuka-alternative): How Checkit compares to Yuka
- [Checkit vs Yuka](https://getcheck.it/checkit-vs-yuka): Detailed comparison
- [Gluten Free Scanner](https://getcheck.it/gluten-free-scanner): Scanning for gluten-free products
- [Seed Oil Detector](https://getcheck.it/seed-oil-detector): Identifying seed oils in food
- [How to Read Food Labels](https://getcheck.it/how-to-read-food-labels): Label reading guide
- [Banned Ingredients](https://getcheck.it/banned-ingredients): US ingredients banned elsewhere
- [Scan for Chemicals](https://getcheck.it/scan-for-chemicals): Chemical detection in food
- [Food Safety App](https://getcheck.it/food-safety-app): Food safety features
- [Brand Scorecards](https://getcheck.it/brand-scorecards): Transparency report cards for major food corporations
- [Who Owns...?](https://getcheck.it/who-owns): Discover which mega-corporation owns your favorite food brands
- [Reformulation Tracker](https://getcheck.it/reformulations): Track when brands change their formulas
- [Is It Safe?](https://getcheck.it/is-it-safe): 864+ product safety pages
- [Product Comparisons](https://getcheck.it/compare): 500+ head-to-head product comparisons
- [About Checkit AI](https://getcheck.it/about): Our mission, team, and data sources
- [Scoring Methodology](https://getcheck.it/methodology): How the Checkit 0-100 health score works

## FAQs

### What is Checkit AI?
Checkit AI is a free food scanner app that uses artificial intelligence to instantly analyze ingredients in any food product. Simply point your phone camera at a product or scan its barcode to get a detailed breakdown of ingredients, allergens, additives, and a personalized health score.

### Is the app free?
Yes, Checkit AI is free to download and use. The free version includes barcode scanning and basic ingredient analysis. Premium features like AR shelf scanning and personalized health scores are available with a subscription.

### What allergens can it detect?
Checkit detects all major allergens including gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, soy, eggs, fish, shellfish, sesame, and more. You can set custom allergen profiles so the app automatically flags products that contain your specific allergens.

### How does AR shelf scanning work?
Point your phone camera at a grocery store shelf and Checkit uses augmented reality to analyze multiple products simultaneously. Each product gets an instant health score overlay, color-coded green (good), yellow (caution), or red (avoid).

### What ingredients does Checkit flag?
Checkit flags harmful additives like artificial colors (Red 40, Yellow 5), preservatives (BHA, BHT, TBHQ), seed oils (canola, soybean, sunflower), artificial sweeteners, high fructose corn syrup, and ingredients banned in other countries like potassium bromate and titanium dioxide.

### How is Checkit different from Yuka?
Checkit offers AR shelf scanning (scan entire shelves at once), real-time allergen alerts for custom profiles, seed oil detection, and a database of US ingredients banned in other countries. Checkit also provides personalized scoring based on your dietary needs (keto, PCOS, vegan, etc.).