Yuka is built for Europe. KnowYourFood is built for Coles, Woolworths, ALDI, and IGA. Get accurate health scores for the products you actually buy in Australia.
Free to download · 2 scans/day free · No credit card required
Yuka was designed for the French and European market. When Australian shoppers use it, they run into the same problems repeatedly.
Yuka's database has poor coverage of Coles, Woolworths, and ALDI home brands — which make up a huge portion of Australian grocery shopping.
Yuka uses European E-numbers. Australia uses different numbering for the same additives. This causes confusion and missed warnings.
When Yuka suggests a healthier swap, it often recommends European products you can't buy at your local supermarket.
See exactly how the two apps compare for Australian shoppers.
| Feature | KnowYourFood 🇦🇺 | Yuka 🇫🇷 |
|---|---|---|
Australian product database 96,000+ products from Coles, Woolworths, ALDI & IGA | ||
Coles & Woolworths home brands Full coverage of all major Australian supermarket brands | ||
Australian additive codes Uses Australian numbering (not European E-numbers) | ||
Local supermarket alternatives Suggests healthier swaps available at YOUR supermarket | ||
Nutri-Score (A–E) Both apps display Nutri-Score grades | ||
NOVA processing level Both show ultra-processing classification | ||
Additive risk assessment Both flag potentially harmful additives | ||
AI nutritionist assistant Ask Vicki any question about a product (Premium) | ||
Family allergen profiles Set dietary restrictions for each family member | ||
Free tier available Both have free plans with limited scans | ||
Cosmetics scanning Yuka also scans personal care products |
Every major product from Coles, Woolworths, ALDI, and IGA is in our database, including all home brands and private label products.
Our comprehensive score combines Nutri-Score, NOVA processing level, and additive risk into one clear number. No guesswork.
Set up dietary profiles for every family member — gluten-free, nut allergy, dairy-free, vegan. Get instant warnings when scanning.
When a product scores poorly, we suggest healthier alternatives actually available at Coles, Woolworths, or ALDI near you.
"I used Yuka for years but it never recognised half the products at my Woolworths. KnowYourFood knows every single thing I scan. It's made such a difference to how I shop."
"The fact that it suggests alternatives actually available at Coles is a game changer. Yuka would suggest European products I couldn't even buy here."
"As a mum with a kid who has multiple food allergies, the family profiles feature is incredible. I can scan anything and instantly know if it's safe for my son."
Yes. KnowYourFood is free to download with 2 scans per day. Premium plans start from $4.49/month for unlimited scans and advanced features like the Vicki AI nutritionist.
Yes. KnowYourFood has full coverage of ALDI Australia products, including all Specially Selected and Everyday Essentials home brands. This is one of the key advantages over Yuka, which has limited ALDI Australia coverage.
The health score (0–100) combines three evidence-based systems: Nutri-Score (A–E nutritional quality), NOVA processing level (1–4 ultra-processing classification), and additive risk assessment. A higher score means a healthier product.
Yes. Premium and Family plans let you create dietary profiles for each family member, including allergen alerts for nuts, gluten, dairy, eggs, and more. When you scan a product, you'll instantly see if it's safe for everyone in your household.
KnowYourFood is currently available on iOS (App Store). Android support is coming soon. In the meantime, you can use the web scanner at knowyourfood.net on any device.
Join thousands of Australians who've switched from Yuka to KnowYourFood for better coverage of their local supermarkets.
Download Free on App StoreFree · No credit card · Available now on iOS