These are the best vegan apps making vegan life so much easier
We know plant-powered life can be tricky to navigate when you’re a new vegan – there are so many things to think about! Is this product vegan? Am I getting enough iron? Are there any vegan restaurants near me?
Fortunately, there are lots of handy vegan apps to ensure living life on the veg is easy-peasy. From recipe recommendations and help hitting your nutrition targets to finding vegan food on the go, there’s an app for your every need.
1. Happy Cow
Not sure where to find yummy vegan food? Happy Cow has your back. Enter your location and you’ll see all the vegan-friendly eateries around you – perfect if you’re travelling or searching for plant-based gems in your local town that you didn’t know existed.
Apple iOS: £3.99
Android: £3.59
2. 21-Day Vegan Kickstart
Going vegan for your health? 21-Day Kickstart is curated by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and designed to make your vegan transition simple. Download the app for tons of healthy plant-based recipes and nutrition tips developed by expert dieticians and chefs.
Apple iOS: Free
Android: Free
3. VNutrition
Whether you’re a newbie or veteran vegan, it’s important to ensure you’re getting the right nutrition. The VNutrition app was designed by Heather Russell, the Vegan Society’s dietician, and helps you track your food intake. This easy-to-use app includes a food diary and a checklist of reminders to eat enough portions of the right foods.
Apple iOS: Free
Android: Free
4. BevVeg
Once you’ve mastered vegan eating you might want to look at other products that can contain hidden animal-based ingredients. Many alcoholic drinks such as wine aren’t vegan-friendly due to the fining process, which is where the BevVeg app comes in. Simply enter your booze of choice and find out whether it’s vegan.
Apple iOS: Free
Android: Free
5. Dr Greger’s Daily Dozen
Dr Michael Greger, founder of NutritionFacts.org, is a well-known expert in plant-based nutrition. He provides plenty of free resources to empower people to eat healthily. The Daily Dozen app includes daily checklists to help you eat enough portions of fruit, veg, nuts, seeds, legumes and whole grains every day.
Apple iOS: Free
Android: Free
6. Cruelty Cutter
Want to remove animal cruelty from your beauty routine? The Cruelty Cutter app helps you ‘save animals with a single scan.’ If you’re not sure if a product is cruelty-free, use the app to scan the barcode and immediately find out its animal testing status.
Apple iOS: Free
Android: Free
7. Vegan Scan
There’s nothing worse than reading labels in a busy supermarket, trying to figure out whether a product is vegan. We’ve been there! Thanks to the Vegan Scan app, you can scan the barcode and quickly discover whether it’s suitable for vegans or not.
Apple iOS: Free
Android: Free
8. Veggly
Finding vegan bae isn’t the feat it used to be thanks to Veggly. The app caters to vegans and vegetarians, helping you connect with people who share the same values as you. Veggly has surpassed over 200,000 worldwide users, so finding the avocado to your toast may be easier than you think!
Apple iOS: Free
Android: Free
9. ABillion
With so many vegan menus to try, it can be hard to decide where to go. ABillion allows you to discover vegan options around you and explore reviews and ratings to help you choose the dishes for you.
Apple iOS: Free
Android: Free
10. The Vegan Kind Supermarket
Getting your hands on the best vegan products has never been easier thanks to The Vegan Kind online supermarket. Use the app to shop for tasty meat, cheese and fish alternatives, as well as vegan cosmetics and household products.
Apple iOS: Free
Android: Free
Are there any recommendations that should be in our guide to the best vegan apps? Let us know if we’ve missed any!
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