Last updated: March 2026
How to choose a FODMAP app
Decide whether you need reference data, shopping help, or personal symptom correlation — often more than one.
Standout FODMAP tools
1. Sensio
Best for discovering your FODMAP triggers in the wild: meals are messy, portions vary, and symptoms lag.
2. Monash University FODMAP Diet
Best database and portion logic straight from the research team.
3. Fig
Best barcode-first shopping companion for packaged foods.
4. FODMAP Friendly
Certified product database useful in regions where certification programs matter.
Comparison table
| Feature | Sensio | Monash | Fig | FODMAP Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official Monash FODMAP data | Interpreted | ✓ | Third-party | Certified DB |
| Barcode scanning | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Symptom correlation | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| AI meal photos | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
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Our verdict
Stack tools: keep Monash or Fig for data at the shelf, add Sensio when you need to connect real meals to real symptoms over several days.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Monash if I use Sensio?
Not strictly, but many clinicians still like Monash for portion thresholds. Sensio helps operationalize those thresholds against your symptoms.
Is Fig enough on its own?
For shopping, often yes. For understanding personal tolerance while eating mixed meals, you still benefit from symptom correlation.
Are free FODMAP apps accurate?
Accuracy depends on the data source. Community-edited databases drift; Monash and certified programs are safer for strict low-FODMAP phases.
Can Sensio replace a dietitian?
No — especially for elimination and reintroduction, professional guidance is valuable. Sensio supports logging and pattern discovery between visits.