Point.
Scan.
Know.
The AI food scanner that identifies groceries by sight. Point your iPhone at anything — produce, packaged goods, spices, dairy. On-device AI recognizes 100+ categories in under 3 seconds. No barcodes. No typing. No account needed.
100+ food categories.
One tap.
ScanMyPantry's Core ML model is trained on a custom dataset of over 500,000 labeled food images. It recognizes produce, packaged goods, spices, dairy, frozen foods, beverages, and more — even in typical kitchen lighting conditions. No special setup. No calibration. Just point and scan.
- On-device Core ML — scanning works offline, privately, instantly
- Visual recognition + barcode scanning — dual-mode identification
- Real-time detection — under 3 seconds per item in live camera mode
- Multi-item scanning — scan entire shelves at once, AI detects each item
- Photo upload support — scan from camera roll or screenshots
- Options: cloud AI fallback (GPT-4o) for uncertain or unusual items
AI Food Scanner FAQ
How does the AI food scanner work?
ScanMyPantry uses on-device Core ML computer vision to identify food items in real time. Point your iPhone camera at any food — produce, packaged goods, spices, dairy — and the AI recognizes it within seconds. No internet connection needed for scanning. The model runs entirely on your device for privacy and speed.
What foods can the scanner identify?
The AI model recognizes over 100 food categories: fresh produce (fruits, vegetables, herbs), dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt, eggs), packaged goods (pasta, rice, canned foods, snacks), spices and condiments, baked goods, beverages, and frozen foods. The model is continuously improved with regular updates.
Does the food scanner work offline?
Yes. Core scanning runs entirely on-device with Core ML, meaning it works without an internet connection. Barcode scanning and AI recipe generation require connectivity, but basic food identification and inventory management work fully offline.
Can the scanner identify food from photos?
Yes — you can scan food using the live camera or upload photos from your camera roll. The live camera scanner is optimized for speed (under 3 seconds per item), while photo scanning works on any saved image of food.
How accurate is the AI food recognition?
ScanMyPantry's on-device model achieves over 92% accuracy on common food categories in typical kitchen lighting. The model runs at 4.8/5 star rating from 127+ reviews. For uncertain items, an optional cloud AI fallback (GPT-4o) provides near-perfect identification.
Scan your kitchen in seconds.
The AI food scanner that runs on your iPhone — free.
Free — no account needed. Compatible with iPhone XS and newer, iOS 17+.