SuppCo isn't a bad app. I want to say that upfront, because this article might read like a hit piece otherwise, and that's not the intent. SuppCo has a solid database, it works on Android, and its protocols feature is genuinely useful. Plenty of people are happy with it.
But plenty aren't. And the reasons they're looking for alternatives tend to cluster around the same set of complaints: the app feels sluggish, there's no interaction checker, search is unreliable, and paying $39-59 a year for Pro feels steep when competitors are offering more for free. If any of that sounds familiar, you're not alone.
Here are the four best alternatives I've tested, ranked by how well they replace what SuppCo does—and how much they improve on it.
Before getting into the alternatives, it's worth understanding the common pain points. After reading through hundreds of App Store reviews and spending time in supplement-focused communities, the same themes keep surfacing:
| Feature | Suppi | Prove It | SuppTrack | Fullscript |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Database | 200K+ | Moderate | Small | Large (pro brands) |
| Barcode scan | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| AI coaching | Yes | No | No | No |
| Interaction check | Yes | No | No | Limited |
| Evidence-based scoring | 500+ studies | Strong | No | Practitioner-guided |
| iOS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Android | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Free tier | Full features | Limited | Free | Free browsing |
| Best for | Most users | Research nerds | Basic logging | Practitioner clients |
If I had to recommend one SuppCo replacement, it's Suppi. Not because it's flawless, but because it addresses every major SuppCo complaint while adding features that SuppCo hasn't even attempted.
The database is bigger—200,000+ products versus SuppCo's 160,000+—and it's growing faster. The barcode scanner is quick and reliable. Search actually works consistently (no mysterious misses on products that clearly exist in the database). And the whole app is built natively, so it feels fast and responsive in a way that SuppCo simply doesn't.
But the real differentiators are the features SuppCo lacks entirely. Suppi's AI coaching lets you ask specific questions about your supplements: timing, dosage interactions, whether a product is right for your goals. It's not a replacement for a doctor, but it's dramatically more useful than staring at a number with no context. The interaction checker flags potential conflicts between supplements and medications—something that should be standard in every app in this category by now.
The scoring methodology is more transparent too. Instead of a proprietary algorithm, Suppi's ratings reference over 500 clinical studies. You can actually see why a product scored the way it did, which builds a level of trust that SuppCo's opaque TrustScore can't match.
And here's the kicker: all of this is free. The core feature set—AI coaching, interaction checking, the full database—doesn't require a subscription. There's a Premium tier for power users, but most people won't need it.
The catch: Suppi is iOS-only right now. Android users are out of luck until that changes.
Best for: Anyone on iOS who wants the most complete supplement scanner available. It's what SuppCo would be if it kept evolving.
Prove It takes a narrower approach than SuppCo or Suppi, and that's actually its strength. Instead of trying to be an all-in-one supplement app, it focuses almost entirely on the scientific evidence behind supplement claims. Does that magnesium product actually help with sleep? What does the research say about the dose they're using? Prove It digs into these questions with more rigor than any other consumer app I've tested.
The database isn't as large as SuppCo's or Suppi's, and you won't find a stack builder or protocols feature here. There's no AI coaching and no interaction checker. What you get is a focused tool for evaluating whether specific supplements have credible evidence behind them.
The interface is clean, the evidence summaries are well-written, and the app doesn't try to upsell you constantly. It's a research tool more than a daily-use app, and it's good at what it does.
The catch: Limited database, no scanning features comparable to SuppCo. It's a complement to a scanner app, not a full replacement.
Best for: People who want to evaluate supplement claims based on actual clinical evidence. Pairs well with Suppi or SuppCo as a secondary tool.
SuppTrack isn't really competing with SuppCo. It's a simpler app with a simpler goal: log what supplements you take, when you take them, and track consistency over time. No ratings, no scoring, no barcode scanning. Just a clean tracking interface.
Think of it as a supplement-specific habit tracker. You set up your daily supplements, mark them off each day, and can review your adherence over weeks and months. It does this well—the interface is minimal and focused, and it doesn't try to be more than what it is.
SuppTrack won't help you decide which supplements to take or whether your products are high quality. It assumes you've already made those decisions and just helps you stay consistent. For some people, that's exactly the gap in their routine.
The catch: No product database, no ratings, no scanning. It solves a completely different problem than SuppCo.
Best for: People who already know what they want to take and just need help remembering to take it consistently.
Fullscript occupies a unique niche. It's primarily a platform for healthcare practitioners—naturopaths, functional medicine doctors, dietitians—to recommend and dispense supplements to their patients. If your practitioner uses Fullscript, you get access to a curated catalog of professional-grade supplements with guidance tailored to your specific health situation.
The product selection is large but deliberately curated. These aren't random Amazon brands—Fullscript vets everything on their platform, which provides a level of quality assurance that SuppCo's TrustScore is trying (imperfectly) to replicate. The app itself is polished, ordering is seamless, and prices are typically competitive with or better than retail.
The obvious limitation: you need a practitioner to get the most out of it. You can browse the catalog without one, but the personalized recommendations—which are the whole point—require a healthcare professional on the other end. It's also not a scanner in any meaningful sense. You won't be using this in a store aisle.
The catch: Requires a practitioner for full functionality. Not a scanning or rating app. It's an entirely different model from SuppCo.
Best for: People who work with a healthcare practitioner and want a streamlined way to follow their supplement recommendations.
For most people reading this, the answer is Suppi. It does everything SuppCo does, does most of it better, and adds features SuppCo hasn't built. It's free. The only reason to pick something else is if you're on Android (stick with SuppCo for now), want purely evidence-based research tools (add Prove It), or work with a practitioner who uses Fullscript.
SuppCo carved out this category, and it deserves credit for that. But the market has caught up. The apps that followed had the advantage of learning from SuppCo's limitations, and the best of them—Suppi in particular—have built something that's genuinely better for the average supplement user.
The good news: switching is painless. These apps don't lock you into anything. Download Suppi, scan a few products you already own, and you'll know within five minutes whether it's the upgrade you've been looking for.
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