Best Vegan Apps for iOS and Android
1. Happy Cow
Happy Cow is the best app to find vegan restaurants around you. It allows you to find cafes, restaurants, grocery stores, etc. that serve vegan. You also have the option to filter these results in terms of vegan/vegetarian and distance from your location. In addition, since COVID-19 has made dine-outs really unsafe, the app offers doorstep delivery and takeaways too. Although the delivery service is only restricted to the U.S., the resource list features outlets from all around the world. This makes it one of the best vegan apps that should be on your must-try list. You can browse the app for free, however several features such as trip saving option, saving restaurant for offline viewing will cost you $3.99. Features I wish it had
An online scrollable menuA critic review of food and the restaurant
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2. Quit Meat
The first step towards veganism passes through being a vegetarian. This app helps you ‘Quit Meat’ by showing you your impact on the environment, every time you choose a plant-based option over a meat product. For instance, how much water you have saved, the effect on emissions, and the animals you have saved by not eating meat. You can simply click on the consumption icons, which are fish, meat, milk, eggs, etc. and add quantities that you consume. Every detail you add is updated on the homepage so you always get a perspective of both your consumption and savings whenever you open the app. Although the app consists of vegan recipes, there are better apps that deal with recipes I have talked about below. Features I wish it had
More recipes within the appUI may be too flowery for some, so a sleeker UI
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3. Is it Vegan?
There can be tons of products like natural vanilla ice cream, pesto sauce, processed sugar, and many more which seem vegan but aren’t. ‘Is It Vegan’ fixes this problem. You can use this app to easily ascertain any animal products or ingredients by simply scanning the UPC bar code with the scanner in the app. It tells you whether the product is vegan, vegetarian, or neither. You will also see the entire ingredients list along with a separate section for vegan ingredients. The only downside is that the vegan app is primarily based in the U.S., so if you live somewhere else, you’ll probably end up disappointed. Don’t worry, for those living outside the U.S., the option to manually search for ingredients in the app comes in handy. Features I wish it had
Better UPC code support globallyDetailed info on the ingredients
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4. 21 Day Vegan Kickstart App
This app aims to help anyone who wants to transition to a vegan diet with a 21-day vegan plan. You start by signing up with your email and setting a starting date. Once done, the app tells you what to eat for the next 21 days. Since they say it is based on scientific research, it can be a good starting point for someone dealing with heart diseases, type-2 diabetes, etc. However, we recommend you talk to the experts first. A clinical dietician or a doctor. You will find plenty of low-fat, plant-based recipes such as pitta pizza, vegan French toast, spiced pumpkin oatmeal, sweet potato, and more. The app shows you the ingredient list once you fix a date to begin your vegan journey. I highly recommend setting an earlier date so that you can buy the ingredients beforehand and save on last-minute shopping spree. Features I wish it had
An option to use it without signing-inFrequent updates (the last update was back in 2019)
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5. Plant Jammer
Plant Jammer lets you select ingredients that you already have in your kitchen to generate a new recipe. Just tell the app if you’re a beginner or pro cook and select a goal (like eat more veggies). In the next step, you pick veggies that you have in the kitchen like broccoli, carrots, beets, etc. and the app gives you recipe suggestions from those very ingredients. The best part is that the shopping list option that allows you to add ingredients you don’t have in your kitchen. So you can easily plan ahead before you head out shopping for your favorite vegan recipes in advance. Features I wish it had
More conducive ingredient list
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6. TalkVeganToMe
The first thing that anyone trying to go vegan faces are counter-arguments such as, ‘But you kill pests while you grow vegetables’ or ‘not all animals are slaughtered in an inhumane way’. If you’re bogged down by like these, this app can be a great starting point to counter those with these arguments. You get a list of arguments and rebuttals on the home page for a glance. What I like most about this app is that the arguments are backed by sources so you can make informed points the next time your friend calls veganism a scam. The app has a favorites section where you can save all your favorite arguments, plus you don’t need the internet to use the app which is another advantage. Features I wish it had
A better UI with illustrative graphics and picturesSupport to submit your own questions
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7. Vegan Amino
The best vegan apps list is incomplete without a social media app, right? Consider ‘Vegan Amino’ like Instagram, a social network app to connect with fellow vegans around the world. Like Instagram, you have a home feed where you see photos posted by fellow vegans, you can chat with them, like and comment just like you do on any other platform. It’s a great place to discover new vegan dishes, get cooking tips, and also find vegan lifestyle hacks. Features like creating polls, making chat rooms are restricted for new users, and unlock as you take part in sharing, posting comments, and participating in the community, which is the only downside according to me. If you aren’t able to find a partner because of your food choices, you can also use this as a vegan dating app as well (hope you get lucky). Features I wish it had
A less cluttered interfaceA faster and easier way to create an account
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8. HEALabel
With the HEALabel app, a user can look up details of a certain ingredient and check the effect it has on our health, environment, animals, and laborers. The app comes in handy when looking for cooking ingredients and clothing materials. Each ingredient or material is backed with a picture which makes it easy to identify. Moreover, everything is color-coded in green, yellow, and red (positive, moderate, or negative) for their effect on health, environment, animals, and labor. Unlike the Is It Vegan app, you can find detailed info on the listed ingredients. Information such as ingredient list, food allergens, pH, sustainability, are also described in detail. You can’t find HEAlabel on the Play Store however you do have the option to add it to your menu by scanning a QR code from HEALabel’s website. Features I wish it had
A dedicated app
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Other Ways You Can Learn About Veganism
Veganism is such a talked about topic that you can find a lot of information related to it all over the internet. You can begin by simply typing veganism or vegan diet on the internet and research all by yourself. In addition to that, you can also follow subreddits such as Vegan and Vegan Recipes to find a community of people to help you clear your doubts. Besides that, there are tons of great vegan YouTubers about veganism and vegan cooking, two channels I follow are The Vegan Corner and Avant-Garde Vegan.
Closing Remarks: Which Vegan App Should You Try
So these were some of the best vegan apps that would help you make a gradual shift to a vegan diet and lifestyle. In my opinion, you should give Plant Jammer a try right away as it does not focus just on a vegan diet but you can make recipes with any ingredient you have in your kitchen. Besides that, Is It Vegan app will also help you eliminate products from your shopping list which may contain dairy or animal parts. Lastly, if you’re looking for a science-based plant to switch to a plant-based meal plan, the 21 Day Vegan Kickstarter app is a great way to start and move towards veganism gradually. Also Read: Top Apps for Diabetic People on iOS and Android
