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Aurascan compared with Parents Are OK
DetailAurascan logo AurascanParents Are OK logo Parents Are OK
What it doesScan product labels and see what every ingredient does Inactivity alerts for elderly parents without invading their privacy
StageMVP Not given
Founded2025 Not given
Based inUS RO
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree: 5 product scans per day. Plus: $4.99 per month with unlimited scans. Pro: $9.99 per month with personalized recommendations and food diary. Yearly plans available with 33% savings. Monthly: $9.90 per month for 1 parent (50% discount offered), $9.90 per month for 2 parents (58% discount offered). Annual: $99.00 per year for 2 parents. Only guardians need an active subscription; parents do not pay.
Key features
  • Barcode scanning for food, drinks, cosmetics, personal care and household products
  • Plain-English ingredient explanations with evidence tiers
  • Body map showing which systems each ingredient affects
  • Product comparison and ranking
  • Food diary with daily and weekly totals
  • Personalized recommendations based on health conditions and preferences
  • Add missing products by photographing the label
  • NOVA processing score for each product
  • Inactivity monitoring with customizable alert threshold
  • No GPS tracking or location sharing
  • Battery level monitoring and alerts
  • Multiple guardians can monitor the same parent
  • Background monitoring without manual check-ins
  • Passive detection via native device usage patterns
  • No camera, microphone, or audio recording access
  • Support for up to two parents per guardian subscription
  • Simple pairing with no additional setup required
  • Connection status and activity overview for guardians
What makes it different
  • Shows ingredient mechanisms rather than single scores, letting users decide for themselves
  • Evidence-tiered claims that show the quality of research behind each ingredient assessment
  • Covers cosmetics and household products, not just food
  • Early access with launch pricing locked in
  • Education-focused without medical claims or diagnosis
  • Privacy-focused design with no GPS, cameras, or surveillance capabilities
  • Requires no daily actions or button presses from elderly parents
  • Lighter and more affordable alternative to full monitoring systems
  • Supports independent living while providing family reassurance
  • Customizable inactivity thresholds with sleep hours exclusion
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)18 +1 (up) since last check36 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)2013
Citation Flow (Majestic)3120
Referring domains (Majestic)17111

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