HalalLens is a free app that helps you check if food is halal. Use your phone camera or upload a photo to scan food ingredients. The app reads labels, checks E-numbers, and tells you if the food meets halal standards. You can use it in 14 languages, offline, and without ads. HalalLens works on Android, iOS, and as a Progressive Web App (PWA).
- Scan food ingredients with your phone camera.
- Check E-numbers to see if additives are halal.
- Read labels in 14 different languages.
- Works offline – scan without internet access.
- No ads to interrupt your experience.
- Supports Android, iOS, and PWA use.
- Uses AI-powered Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for quick, accurate results.
- Designed for Muslim users who want an easy way to verify halal food.
HalalLens runs on most modern devices. Here are general requirements:
- Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later.
- Camera access required.
- At least 100 MB of free space.
- Internet connection for first-time setup and updates; offline mode works afterwards.
- iOS 12 or later.
- Camera access required.
- Around 150 MB of free space.
- Internet connection for initial setup, updates; offline use afterward.
- Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari).
- Works on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
- Offline use available after initial load.
Follow these simple steps to start using HalalLens.
Click the big green download button at the top or visit the official release page:
This page hosts all the latest versions. Choose the Android APK, iOS App Store link, or use the PWA link depending on your device.
- Android: Download the APK file. Allow installation from unknown sources if needed (this is common for apps outside the Play Store). Open the APK file and follow the on-screen prompts to install.
- iOS: Find HalalLens in the Apple App Store using the provided link on the release page. Tap "Get" and follow installation instructions.
- PWA: Open the app’s PWA link in your mobile or desktop browser. Follow prompts to add HalalLens to your home screen for app-like use.
After installation, tap the HalalLens icon to launch the app.
HalalLens needs your camera to scan food labels. When prompted, tap "Allow" or "OK".
On first launch, select your preferred language from the 14 options. You can change this anytime in the settings.
- Point your phone camera at the ingredient list or barcode.
- Wait a moment while HalalLens reads the text using AI.
- The app shows the scanned ingredients and highlights any E-numbers.
- HalalLens displays if the food is halal, questionable, or haram based on the data.
- E-numbers are codes for food additives.
- HalalLens shows detailed info about each E-number and whether it is halal.
- Use this to avoid haram or doubtful additives.
- Scan previously downloaded ingredient lists without internet.
- Save scanning results for later review.
- Keep HalalLens updated when online for best accuracy.
- Switch languages easily.
- Enable or disable offline mode.
- View app version and check for updates.
- Contact support or access FAQs.
- App won’t open: Restart your device and try again.
- Camera not working: Check app permissions in your device settings.
- Scanning fails: Make sure the label is well-lit and clearly visible.
- No internet connection: Use offline mode if you have used HalalLens online before.
- App crashing: Update the app or reinstall from the release page.
HalalLens respects your privacy:
- Camera use is only for scanning food labels.
- No personal data is shared or stored outside your device.
- Offline mode keeps your scans private.
- No ads means no tracking or data collection.
If you have questions or find issues, visit the GitHub page or use the in-app support feature. Reporting bugs helps improve future releases.