CraveLab: Food Scanner & Coach
Joaquin Patino Health & Fitness iPhoneiPadiPod touch
CraveLab: Food Scanner & Coach is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPad by Joaquin Patino. Rated 5.0/5 from 4 ratings. Requires iOS 17.0.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 4 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 46 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- May 6
- 2026 · v2.0.1
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About CraveLab: Food Scanner & Coach
WHY CAN'T YOU STOP EATING JUNK FOOD? It's not a willpower problem. Your favorite snacks were scientifically engineered to keep you coming back. CraveLab reveals exactly how — and gives you a personalized plan to break free. SCAN ANY FOOD. SEE THE TRUTH. Point your camera at any food or barcode and instantly get its addiction score. CraveLab's AI breaks down which ingredients, flavor combinations, and chemical tricks are hijacking your brain's dopamine system. INGREDIENT ANALYZER Snap any ingredient label and our AI decodes every additive, flavor enhancer, and hidden craving trigger — in plain language, no chemistry degree required. AI CRAVING COACH Chat directly with your personal AI coach about your cravings, triggers, and eating habits. Get real answers tailored to you — not generic advice. Whether it's late-night snacking, sugar dependency, or emotional eating, your coach meets you where you are. BREAKING FREE CHALLENGES Take on daily challenges to cut junk food one step at a time. Track your streak, check in every day, and watch your brain rewire itself. Every day you show up, the habit gets weaker. FOOD BATTLE Compare any two foods head-to-head and see exactly which one is more addictive — and why. Knowledge is your weapon. DAILY RESET Every day brings a new perspective on your relationship with food. Small mindset shifts add up to big changes. LEARN Food science explained simply. Understand exactly how ultra-processed food companies engineer cravings — so you can stop falling for it. SCAN HISTORY Review every food you've scanned. Track what you've been eating and see your patterns over time. THE SCIENCE BEHIND YOUR CRAVINGS Ultra-processed foods are specifically designed to override your fullness signals and trigger repeat eating. CraveLab teaches you the neuroscience of food addiction in plain language so you can fight back with knowledge, not just willpower. WHO IS CRAVELAB FOR? — You eat healthy most of the time but can't kick junk food — You've tried willpower and it hasn't worked — You want to understand your cravings, not just suppress them — You're curious about what food companies don't want you to know FAQS Is CraveLab just another food scanner? No. CraveLab is the only app that analyzes food through the lens of addiction science — not just nutrition labels. What is an addiction score? A 1-10 rating based on ingredients known to trigger dopamine, bliss point engineering, and compulsive eating patterns. Does it work on any food? Yes, scan a barcode, take a photo, or type a food name. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Free trial available Monthly subscription billed through your Apple ID account Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store Account Settings Transform your relationship with food and take back control of your cravings with CraveLab. Download now and start understanding what's really in your food. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/cravelab-app-terms/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/cravelabapp/home Support: https://sites.google.com/view/cravelabapp-contact/home For any questions or inquiries, contact us at [email protected]
What’s new
Version 2.0.1 · Updated May 6, 2026
This version is a major redesign and pivot from the original CraveLab. While the bundle ID and developer account remain the same, the app has been rebuilt around a new core experience focused on helping users break specific junk food habits and build healthier relationships with food. - New onboarding flow with personalized goal setting, name capture, and weight tracking setup - New craving logging system with trigger capture, emotion tracking, and slipped/resisted outcomes - New weekly report system that generates personalized pattern insights every 7 days - New My Goal section with weight tracking, progress charts, and daily check-ins - New analytics tab showing craving patterns, danger windows, and progress over time - Updated subscription model with monthly and yearly Pro tiers and an optional free trial for eligible users - Updated visual design system with new mascot, color palette, and typography - Improved food scanner with tappable result sections that link to AI Coach for follow-up questions - New Learn section with educational content about food habits and behavior change - Migrated AI processing to a secure proxy for improved privacy The app remains a wellness and habit-tracking tool
App privacy
The developer, Joaquin Patino, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID, User ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Purchases: Purchase History
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing
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