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Our journey

Where we are and where we are going

HaoChi grows one step at a time, with no investors and no ads. Here is what we have built so far and what is coming in the next months.

19 of 32 goals reached

59%

Updated October 2026

  1. Completed Q4 2025

    The foundations

    The heart of the app: point it at a barcode and know right away what you are buying.

    • Full-screen scanner with flash and camera switch
    • Score from 0 to 100 with colors from red to green
    • Data on more than 3 million products from Open Food Facts
    • Works offline too, with data saved on your phone
    • App fully in Italian
  2. Completed Q1 – Q2 2026

    More information, fewer surprises

    Additives, industrial processing and filters for people on a special diet.

    • Database of more than 300 additives (E100–E968) with risk level
    • NOVA index to see how processed a product is
    • Vegetarian, vegan, palm-oil-free, gluten-free and lactose-free filters
    • Scan history
    • Account with email or Google
    • Try it online right from your browser
    • Public APIs with interactive documentation
  3. Completed Q3 – Q4 2026

    Secure accounts and a community

    Everything you need to manage your account safely and stay in touch with us.

    • Sign in with Facebook
    • Email verification and password recovery
    • Delete your account in one tap
    • Newsletter, free to join and leave
    • Clear Privacy and Cookie Policy
    • Faster website, easier to read on smartphones

  4. What we are working on now

    In progress Q4 2026 – Q1 2027

    Coming to the stores

    HaoChi becomes available to everyone, on Android and iPhone.

    1/5
    • Developer registration (DUNS number obtained) (Completed)
    • Final design and splash screen
    • Open beta for the first testers
    • Release on Google Play
    • Release on the App Store for iPhone
  5. Planned Q2 – Q3 2027

    Made for you

    The app learns what matters to you and helps you choose better.

    • Custom allergens in your profile
    • Scans and favorites synced across your devices
    • Product search by name
    • Healthier alternatives suggested
  6. Future 2028 →

    What's next?

    The ideas we want to work on. Tell us which one you would like first!

    • Smart shopping lists
    • Side-by-side product comparison
    • Statistics on your eating habits
    • Product recognition from a photo
    • Community reviews and tips

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