Short answer: Yes, the Fig app is free to download and use, with limits. Fig's own help page lists 5 barcode scans a month and unlimited food searches on the free plan. Fig+ adds unlimited scans, restaurant and grocery-store filtering and up to five profiles, after a 7-day free trial. Prices vary by offer.
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Medical disclaimer: Food-scanning apps are information tools, not medical devices. Fig's own guidance says to recheck ingredient and allergen labels and that it does not account for unlisted cross-contamination. If you have a severe allergy or celiac disease, read every label yourself, and use emergency care for signs of anaphylaxis.
| Feature | Free | Fig+ |
|---|---|---|
| Barcode scans | 5 per month | Unlimited |
| Product search | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Your diet and ingredient profile | Included | Included |
| Restaurant matches | Described as early access in Fig's older help page | Included |
| Filtering by grocery store | Not listed | Included |
| Profiles for other people ("Multiple Figs") | Your own profile only | Up to 5 profiles |
| Free trial | Not needed | 7 days, then renews |
Sources: Fig's help pages on the free plan, Fig+ and Multiple Figs, checked November 11, 2026. The free-plan help page was last updated September 14, 2023; Fig may have changed the allowance since, so check the app before you rely on it.
Disclosure: We make Nutrtion.io, a different kind of app. Fig is not affiliated with us, and we list where Fig fits better than our app.
Fig (currently listed on the US App Store as "Fig: Food Scanner & Recipes") helps people with allergies, intolerances and dietary restrictions find packaged foods that fit. You build a profile of what you avoid, then scan a barcode or search a product, and Fig flags ingredients that clash with your profile. It also offers recipe browsing, ingredient explanations, shopping lists and, with Fig+, restaurant matches. Fig says it is available on iPhone and Android in the United States.
Fig reports a database of more than 360,000 products. Its App Store listing advertises more than 2,800 options for your profile, while Fig's own reference material describes 200+ diets and conditions plus 3,000+ individual ingredients. Supported patterns include low FODMAP, AIP, gluten-free, Mediterranean, paleo, vegan and low histamine. These are Fig's own figures, not an independent accuracy check.
According to Fig's help page, the free plan gives you:
If you mostly shop the same products, searching once and saving your choices can make the free plan workable.
Fig+ is the paid tier. Fig's help pages list:
Fig's support page confirms monthly and annual plans and a 7-day free trial, but it does not publish a single price. The US App Store lists several offers, likely reflecting different promotions and older plans:
| Option | Price listed on the US App Store |
|---|---|
| Monthly Fig+ Access | $5.99 or $7.49 |
| Annual Fig+ | $39.99, $50.00, $59.99 or $60.00 |
| "Fig+" (billing period not stated) | $34.99 or $69.99 |
Listed November 11, 2026. The price you see in the app is the one that applies to you; it can depend on your country, platform and any current offer.
Fig's support page says the trial subscription renews annually once the 7 days end. On iPhone, a subscription renews unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the period ends; you can do this in Settings under your Apple account's Subscriptions. On Android, cancel in Google Play under Payments and subscriptions. Set a reminder for day 5 or 6 if you are only testing.
| Situation | Verdict |
|---|---|
| You check a handful of new products a month | The free plan is probably enough |
| You do a weekly shop with several restrictions | Fig+ saves time with unlimited scans |
| You shop for several family members with different needs | Fig+ is the only way to get multiple profiles |
| You need tested low FODMAP serving sizes | Monash University FODMAP is more precise |
| You want meal plans, meal logging or blood work context | Fig doesn't list these; choose a meal-planning app |
Fig checks ingredients. In Fig's official feature descriptions we found no meal logging, photo meal logging, generated meal plans, blood work analysis or symptom tracking. Recipe browsing is not the same as a meal plan built around you.
That matters if your restrictions come from a condition. Knowing a granola bar is AIP-friendly doesn't tell you what to eat for the next seven days, or whether your week includes enough protein and fibre.
A green result is a helpful starting point, not a guarantee:
| Option to compare | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cronometer | Free barcode scanning and detailed nutrient tracking | Free Basic with unlimited scans; Gold $10.99/mo or $59.99/yr |
| Monash University FODMAP | Lab-tested FODMAP ratings and serving sizes for IBS | $7.99 one-time (US App Store) |
| MyFitnessPal | Calorie counting with a very large food database | Free; barcode scanning needs Premium at $19.99/mo or $79.99/yr |
| Nutrtion.io | Meal plans built around Hashimoto's, AIP, low FODMAP, PCOS or SIBO | 3-day free trial, then $17.99/mo or $119/yr |
Prices checked November 11, 2026 on each app's US App Store listing or official pricing page.
Nutrtion.io does a different job from Fig. It has no barcode scanner, so if label scanning is what you need, Fig or Cronometer fits better. What it does: Nuri, the app's AI companion, builds a 30-day plan and 7-day meal plans that leave out the foods you avoid, you log meals from a photo or a sentence, and the week's grocery list goes to Apple Notes or Messages in one tap. Its plans are not certified AIP or low FODMAP, so check ingredients. It is on iPhone and Android: get the Nutrtion.io app.
For more comparisons, see our guides to low FODMAP apps, AIP diet apps and anti-inflammatory diet apps, or browse all nutrition and app guides.
Not to start. Fig is free to download, and the free plan includes 5 barcode scans a month and unlimited searches. Fig+ is the paid upgrade, with monthly and annual plans after a 7-day free trial.
Fig is a food-discovery and ingredient-checking app for allergies, intolerances and dietary restrictions. You set what you avoid, then scan or search products to see whether they fit.
Fig does not publish one price. The US App Store lists monthly Fig+ offers at $5.99 or $7.49 and annual offers between $39.99 and $60.00, plus two unlabelled offers at $34.99 and $69.99. Check the price shown in the app.
It is well suited to checking packaged foods against several restrictions. It is not a meal planner or nutrition tracker, and like any database it can be out of date, so always confirm allergens on the label.
Fig help pages: "Is the Fig app free to use?" (updated 2023), "What is Fig+?", "How much does Fig+ cost?", "Multiple Figs" and "How do I responsibly use Fig?"; Fig: Food Scanner & Recipes, US App Store listing; Boyce et al., Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (2010); Rubio-Tapia et al., American Journal of Gastroenterology (2023); Halmos et al., Gastroenterology (2014). App details checked November 11, 2026. Compiled by the Nutrtion.io Editorial Team from the sources cited.