Ever stared at a shampoo bottle and wondered if “polyquaternium-10” is a skincare miracle or a villain in disguise? Or squinted at a cereal box, trying to decode the sugar content? That’s where Yuka steps in—your barcode-wielding health detective.
What Is Yuka?
Yuka – Food & Cosmetic Scanner is a free mobile app that lets you scan barcodes on food and cosmetic products to instantly see how healthy (or not-so-healthy) they are. It’s available on the Google Play Store and as an APK download from trusted sources like APKPure and Uptodown.
As of its latest update on July 22, 2025, Yuka is running version 4.51.1, with an APK size of 88.84 MB, compatible with Android 7.0 and up.
How Does Yuka Rate Products?
Yuka uses a color-coded scoring system and scientific databases to evaluate products based on:
For Food:
- Nutritional Value (based on WHO recommendations)
- Additives (flagged if potentially harmful)
- Organic Certification
For Cosmetics:
- Ingredient Safety (based on toxicology studies)
- Endocrine Disruptors
- Allergen Potential
Here’s a quick breakdown:
| Rating Color | Meaning | Actionable Tip |
| 🟢 Green | Excellent | Go ahead, toss it in your cart! |
| 🟡 Yellow | Good | Decent, but check the details |
| 🟠 Orange | Mediocre | Consider healthier alternatives |
| 🔴 Red | Poor | Maybe leave it on the shelf |
Why Android Users Love It
Whether you’re downloading from the Play Store or sideloading the APK, Yuka’s interface is clean, fast, and doesn’t bombard you with ads. It’s also 100% independent—no brand sponsorships, no sneaky product placements.
Plus, it’s been downloaded over 33 million times, with an average of 17,000 daily installs in the past month. That’s a lot of label-checking!
Real-World Use Case
Let’s say you scan a popular granola bar. Yuka might tell you:
- Score: 42/100 (Orange)
- Additives: Contains BHA (potential endocrine disruptor)
- Sugar: 18g per serving (ouch)
- Tip: Try a similar product with less sugar and no additives
Or scan your face cream:
- Score: 85/100 (Green)
- Ingredients: No known allergens or disruptors
- Tip: Keep glowing!
Where to Get It
- Yuka on Google Play
- Yuka APK on APKPure
- Yuka APK on Uptodown
Final Thoughts
Yuka doesn’t just scan—it educates. It’s like having a nerdy biologist friend (hi!) in your pocket, whispering “maybe skip that neon-orange snack” while you shop. And in a world of cryptic labels and marketing fluff, that’s a breath of fresh air.
