Scan confidence and accuracy
What the percentage on a scan result means, and where those levels came from.
Steps
5 steps · tap a step to expand
Step 1: Every scan result shows a confidence percentage before anything is saved.
Step 2: 70% or higher: we're confident.
In our measured test run, meal photos scoring 70% or more were read correctly every time.
Step 3: 50% to 69%: check it.
Most were right, but some were not — read the numbers before you save.
Step 4: Under 50%: treat it as a rough guess.
The app warns you and asks you to verify.
Step 5: Open Scan → Accuracy to see real photos, the score each one got, and what the food actually was.
Tips
- These levels come from a benchmark of 643 real items — 493 label-checked meal photos plus packaged food, supplements, vitamins, peptides, TRT vials, prescriptions and codes — not from guesswork.
- You can always correct a result on the review screen; nothing saves until you confirm.
Common questions
What does the confidence percentage on a scan mean?
It is how sure the scanner is about what it read, shown before anything is saved. 70% or higher means we are confident — in our measured test run, meal photos scoring 70% or more were read correctly every time. 50% to 69% means check it: most were right, some were not. Under 50% means treat it as a guess and correct it yourself.
Can a scan add the wrong item to my stack?
No. Every scan stops on a review screen with the reading, the matched product and the confidence score. Nothing is saved until you tap Save, and you can change the compound, dose, unit or timing first. A reading the scanner is not sure about is rejected rather than guessed.
How do I get a higher confidence score?
Fill the frame with the label, hold one side of the bottle still rather than rolling it, and let the camera focus before capturing. If one side does not carry all the information, the app asks for a second or third side and merges them into one reading.
Related guides
- Scan insights (Pro)Your scan history, the confidence each one scored, and what you scan most.
- Add your schedule to your calendar (Pro)Subscribe once and your doses, reminders, workouts and meal times appear in the iPhone Calendar, Google Calendar or Outlook.
- Pro dashboardAll six Pro tools on one screen: timeline, PDF report, dose history, adherence, cost and labs.
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