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Monash FODMAP

The official FODMAP app from Monash University โ€” the gold standard for IBS diet management

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3.9/5 โ€” Our rating
FODMAP โœ“ FODMAP โœ— No barcode scan
Screenshots
Food database view
Traffic light system
Recipe browser
FODMAP-safe recipes
Food diary
Log your daily meals
Pros & Cons
โœ“ What's good
  • Backed by Monash University research โ€” the most scientifically accurate FODMAP data available
  • Regularly updated as new research emerges โ€” database is current
  • Traffic light system (red/amber/green) makes complex data easy to understand
  • Works offline โ€” critical for grocery store use
  • Covers 900+ foods with precise portion sizes
  • Includes FODMAP-safe recipe library
  • One-time purchase โ€” no recurring fees
โœ— What's lacking
  • No barcode scanning โ€” can't identify packaged products at the store
  • Dated UI from 2013 โ€” clunky search, confusing navigation
  • Diary feature is broken โ€” text disappears behind keyboard
  • Limited French/European products โ€” database skews Australian/US
  • Covers only FODMAP โ€” no support for combined lactose/gluten restrictions
  • Intrusive upsell prompts for $80 video courses inside the app
  • Search is slow with frequent auto-complete errors
Key Features
Food Database
900+ foods with portions
Rating System
Traffic lights (R/A/G)
Recipes
500+ FODMAP-safe recipes
Food Diary
Basic logging (buggy)
Barcode Scanning
โŒ Not available
Offline
โœ… Full offline access
Who It's For

Monash FODMAP is the go-to reference for people newly diagnosed with IBS who need the most accurate, medically-validated FODMAP food list. If you're working with a dietitian on the low-FODMAP elimination protocol, this is the app they'll likely recommend.

It's less ideal for everyday grocery shopping (no barcode scanner) and poorly suited for French speakers who shop at French supermarkets. For scanning packaged foods, pair Monash with Fig (US) or Fodmap Facile (France).

Our Verdict
The definitive FODMAP reference โ€” but not a standalone solution

Monash FODMAP earns its place as the most trusted FODMAP database on the market. The scientific credibility is unmatched. But at $9.99 in 2026, you're paying for data โ€” not user experience. The UI hasn't kept up, the diary is broken, and the lack of barcode scanning means you can't use it for packaged product identification at the grocery store. Verdict: Essential as a reference, but combine it with a barcode scanner for practical daily use.

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