Additive-Free Lifestyle App Troubleshooting

We’re sorry to see you are having some trouble, hopefully, we can help answer your question below.

However, if an answer to your question isn’t listed below please email us at info@additivefreelifestyle.com and our team will reply within 48 business hours.

We love your feedback so if we can improve our app in any way, please let us know!

I can’t log into the app2023-05-17T10:30:50+10:00

There are a few things to check first based on others who have had this same issue:

  1. Are your log in details correct? Make sure you are trying to log in using the exact same log in details you set up the account with.
  2. Completely close down the app (ensuring it’s not even running in the background) before re-opening it and trying to log in again.
  3. Ensure the app isn’t running on any other device if a single subscription, or ensure it is not running on more than 5 devices for family subscriptions.
  4. Uninstall and reinstall the app, log back in, and try again.

If you have tried all this and it’s still not working, email us at info@additivefreelifestyle.com so that we can reset it for you.  Please ensure that you have completely closed down the app (ie. not running in the background) before you email us.

Refunds2023-05-17T10:21:17+10:00

If you have purchased the app in error or you want to try and get a refund for the app, this must be done through your relevant app service provider ie. Apple or Google Play.  Use the following links for how to get a refund:

Apple Users: https://reportaproblem.apple.com/
Adroid Users: https://support.google.com/googleplay/workflow/9813244?hl=en

My app keeps showing a device limit exceeded screen2023-05-17T09:43:09+10:00

We can easily fix this, please email us at info@additivefreelifestyle.com so that we can reset the app for you.  Prior to emailing us can you please make sure you are completely logged out of the app, and the app is fully closed down, ensuring that the app is not running in the background.

Can the app be used worldwide?2023-05-17T09:39:47+10:00

At this stage, the app is suitable for Australia and New Zealand. However, we are currently working hard to get the app ready for the worldwide market. Stay tuned.

How do I set up family sharing?2023-04-06T10:50:48+10:00

To set up family sharing for the family subscription, follow the links below for all the details:

Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201088
Android: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/7007852?hl=en

How does the app work?2023-03-28T12:54:51+10:00

We have created a handy little video showing you all around the app and how to use it, including our most received question… ‘How do I use the scanner?’

So click HERE to check it out.

Where can I find the references that you have researched for the additives?2023-03-16T13:40:03+10:00

Please click here.

How do I cancel my subscription?2023-03-16T13:39:57+10:00

We’re sorry to see you go!  Can you email us at info@additivefreelifestyle.com with your feedback so we can improve?

To cancel simply go to the subscriptions area on your phone and cancel.  You will have access to the app until your subscription ends.

(If you paid for a month you’ll have access for a month.  If you paid for a year, you’ll have access for a year.)

Can I change from yearly subscription to monthly?2023-03-16T13:39:50+10:00

You can only do this once your 12-month subscription has ended.  You will need to cancel your yearly subscription and re-subscribe with a monthly membership.

Can I change from family subscription to single?2023-03-13T12:08:02+10:00

You sure can!

Simply cancel your family subscription in either the Google or Apple store (depending on what device you use).

Once the subscription expires you can re-purchase the app with a single subscription.

If you are on a yearly subscription you will need to either wait until it expires (at the end of the 12 months from date of purchase) or start another purchase of the single option on another device.

We cannot cancel a subscription and offer a refund mid-term.

Can I change from a single subscription to a family?2023-03-16T13:39:19+10:00

You sure can!

Simply cancel your single subscription in either the Google or Apple store (depending on what device you use).

Once the subscription expires you can re-purchase the app with a family subscription.

If you are on a single yearly subscription you will need to either wait until it expires (at the end of the 12 months from date of purchase) or start another purchase of the family option on another device.

We cannot cancel a subscription and offer a refund mid-term.

Can I change from a monthly subscription to a yearly subscription?2023-03-16T13:39:39+10:00

You sure can!

Simply cancel your monthly subscription in either the Google or Apple store (depending on what device you use).

Once the month expires you can re-purchase the app with a yearly subscription.

There are multiple same ingredients in my shopping list.2023-03-16T13:38:38+10:00

At this stage we don’t have the system to add up ingredients when their metrics are different.

All the grams will add up, all tablespoons will add up, all cups will add up and so on.  The ingredients are listed in alphabetical order to easily add the metrics up manually.

We are definitely going to upgrade the shopping list in future versions.

I can’t get the shopping list date range to change.2023-03-16T13:38:48+10:00

To edit the ‘date range’ click on the calendar icon or the date.

If it’s stll not working once you try this please email info@additivefreelifestyle.com

The scanner isn’t working properly2023-05-17T10:08:35+10:00
  • Make sure you are in optimal lighting free from direct light shine or reflections.
  • The scanner is good, but it cannot see around strong corners or curves (ie. a bottle).  You may need to manually add the additive into the search bar to check its rating.
  • This app is designed for the English language.
  • This app is designed to pick up Australian and New Zealand food additives.
  • If you are scanning an ingredient label that lists percentages eg. cacao 16.0% the app may pick this up as additive 160. We are working with our app developers to fix this.
  • If the app detects different additives in multiple scans, please ensure the label can be read in good lighting, free from any corners, bends or crinkles on the packet.
2023-08-29T10:39:19+10:00

25 Comments

  1. Kylie Trengove March 23, 2023 at 1:22 pm - Reply

    How do we add our family members on if we purchased a family subscription?

  2. Sarah bell March 26, 2023 at 3:50 am - Reply

    Does this app work for Canadian products

    • Sherilyn Tuck March 27, 2023 at 2:35 pm - Reply

      To be honest, we’re not really sure, we have tried to make this app as universal as possible, but if you would like to download it and test it that would be great as you get a 7-day free trial.

  3. Petrina March 27, 2023 at 10:32 am - Reply

    Does the app let you know if gluten is in a product?

    • Sherilyn Tuck March 27, 2023 at 1:56 pm - Reply

      Not via the additive scanner – but that’s something we can add to our wishlist for future versions :)

  4. Siobhan April 4, 2023 at 7:09 pm - Reply

    How do we add family member once a family membership is purchased? The above link is not working?

  5. Michelle April 8, 2023 at 8:15 am - Reply

    Why is my app telling me my account is at device limit, thank you

    • Sherilyn Tuck April 8, 2023 at 11:22 am - Reply

      Hi Michelle, please email us at info@additivefreelifestyle.com so that we can assist as there is a few things to do, to fix this for you. Kind regards, Sherilyn

      • Michelle April 12, 2023 at 12:26 pm - Reply

        Thank you, I’ve just updated the app and it’s now working 😊

  6. Karen April 10, 2023 at 4:29 pm - Reply

    Are you planning to include your home cleaning recipes? I use them regularly and it would be so handy to have them here.

    • Rhiannon April 11, 2023 at 11:07 am - Reply

      Hi Karen, The free ones on our website we may one day include these in our App. Kind regards, Rhiannon

  7. Lenore O'Neill April 11, 2023 at 11:34 am - Reply

    I have subscribed, but when I try to access I get a message saying you have reached your device limit. I only have it on one device

    • Sherilyn Tuck April 12, 2023 at 11:36 am - Reply

      Hi Lenore, there was an update released this morning. If you could please update your app and see how you go. If you still encounter this issue then please email us at info@additivefreelifestyle.com so that we can reset it for you. Thanks, Sherilyn

  8. Melinda Murphy May 1, 2023 at 7:23 am - Reply

    Can we add our own recipes?
    If not, it seems a little limiting?

    • Sherilyn Tuck May 1, 2023 at 11:00 am - Reply

      Not at this stage Melinda, but that feature will be added in future versions to come. As it stands it has over 300 recipes on the app which you can meal plan from as well as all the information about the additives and additive scanner.

  9. Sarah Lee May 5, 2023 at 7:14 pm - Reply

    Hi, just joined today and ready to make a positive impact for my family. Where do you purchase you’re ingredients from ie Witch hazel extract, castile soap liquid and Sodium percarbonate?
    I also notice that natural borax is in the laundry soaker, is it best to use baking powder instead as this is more natural and not classed as a poison? Thank you

  10. Lyndell June 8, 2023 at 10:21 pm - Reply

    I purchased the annual subscription but I get an error message saying you are already subscribed but when I go to manage subscriptions it says account inactive.

    • Sherilyn Tuck June 11, 2023 at 1:54 pm - Reply

      Hi Lyndell, What email did you subscribe with? Because the email you used to comment on this post only signed up for a free trial for the app on 9 June (ie. 2 days ago). To continue this conversation, can you please email us at info@additivefreelifestyle.com so that we can further assist you. Thanks, Sherilyn

  11. Anne August 25, 2023 at 9:01 am - Reply

    Hi, are we able to edit the shopping list?

    • Rhiannon August 25, 2023 at 10:18 am - Reply

      Hi, not at this stage. Rhiannon :)

  12. Stevie November 20, 2023 at 6:09 am - Reply

    Hi, my subscription page only says to sign up (which I am on a monthly) there’s no button to cancel?

    • Rhiannon November 20, 2023 at 11:48 am - Reply

      Hi Stevie, We are sorry to see you go. To cancel your subscription, you need to do this via your phone’s subscription area, not via the app.

      To cancel simply go to the subscriptions area on your phone and cancel. You will have access to the app until your subscription ends.

      (If you paid for a month you’ll have access for a month. If you paid for a year, you’ll have access for a year.)

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