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title: "Shop Ethical! - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in Australia | Apple App Store"
description: "The SHOP ETHICAL! app gives you the low-down on the environmental and social record of companies behind common brands you buy in Australian supermarkets and beyond. Shop with a clear conscience!  The "
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# Shop Ethical! — Australia

![Shop Ethical! App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/53/a2/85/53a285f7-555c-a302-6e3e-dda9dcddd301/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007emarketing-0-6-85-220.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [Ethical Consumer Group](https://apptail.io/developer/ethical-consumer-group-vOPg) (Australia)
**Category:** Reference
**Rating:** 4.8/5 (400 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** com.outware.se2012
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** Australia
**Version:** 2.5.0 (released 2025-03-26)
**Original Release:** 2012-02-16
**Languages:** English

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/au/app/app/id502190240)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/australia](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/australia)

## Shop Ethical! Description
The SHOP ETHICAL! app gives you the low-down on the environmental and social record of companies behind common brands you buy in Australian supermarkets and beyond. Shop with a clear conscience!

The most comprehensive guide to ethical shopping in Australia, Shop Ethical! has been designed to provide consumers with the easiest way to make informed purchasing decisions. 

The Shop Ethical! app provides consumers instant access to over 5,000 products with related company information and lets them make an informed and ethical decision whenever they shop.

By shopping ethically consumers can send a strong message for change and help support the practices that make our world a better place to live in.

The Shop Ethical! app uses the latest data from the Shop Ethical! website (ethical.org.au) and is also available as a book. The Shop Ethical! app has been downloaded thousands of times since 2010, and the Shop Ethical! book has sold over 135,000 copies since 2008.

Company ratings are based on information gathered from over 50 sources including the work of organisations such as Greenpeace, Choose Cruelty Free, WWF, Rank a Brand and Friends of the Earth.

Shop Ethical! is a collaboration between the Ethical Consumer Group and Outware Mobile. 

AS FEATURED ON CHANNEL 7 NEWS!  

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS : 
  Best app I have, I use it daily and it&#039;s changed the way I see the world. 
 Emma, VIC 

  Simply, &quot;Thank you.&quot; I am so grateful that you have done all the hard work, so that lazy/tired/child-distracted mothers like me can confidently tell their whining 8 year olds &quot;no, we are not buying that, because the people who will get our money hurt other people and/or animals&quot;.  I have always wanted this information but have never had the spare energy to go and find it myself. You have done a brilliant job. Please let me know if you have a panel of testers or proof readers which requires more members, or any other way in which I can contribute to your efforts from home while Miss 8 sleeps. I have been forwarding your &quot;tell a friend&quot; message onto everyone I know who has an iPhone.  
Annie, Boronia, VIC   

AWESOME app!! Thanks guys. I&#039;m a naturopath that tries to educate my patients on the benefits of ethical shopping and living sustainably. Will definitely be recommending this app to my patients. Great work! 
 Elise, Vic   

Thank you big time for this app!! It&#039;s so easy to use at the supermarket and clarifies so many of the issues surrounding products and companies, making the weekly shop fit better with my conscience. My kids are also able to look and see if their favourite things are positive or negative and can make their own ethical shopping decisions. Brilliant!!!  
Sara, Canberra

This app works on both iPhone and iPad. It is optimised for smartphones, not tablets.

## Shop Ethical! Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/f3/d8/0f/f3d80ff5-4c95-eac1-43d3-21a942b02b29/pr_source.jpg/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/6b/77/e3/6b77e36d-740e-0bba-34d7-4a7e65e975eb/pr_source.jpg/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/c8/50/5d/c8505d46-d6d8-7363-f00f-4ba12eca06ea/pr_source.jpg/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/b6/90/6f/b6906fe1-3176-9384-7d28-88d9c5295414/pr_source.jpg/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/a3/e2/78/a3e278e0-3bfa-64fd-29a9-da42af532c5f/pr_source.jpg/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 6](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/b2/95/6c/b2956c02-7301-14e0-adb2-4ebf7acf45a3/pr_source.jpg/1242x2688.png)

## Shop Ethical! Rating Breakdown in Australia
- 5 stars: 335 (84%)
- 4 stars: 48 (12%)
- 3 stars: 9 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 stars: 8 (2%)

## Shop Ethical! Reviews in Australia

### ****- "Simple &amp; easy to use"
The Shop Ethical! app is a great starting place if you&#039;re wanting to shop more ethically. The ratings give a broad but good overview of how ethical (or unethical) a company is - ratings are not for products themselves. 
I use this app all the time to check the &#039;eco credentials&#039; and ethical nature of the company behind products I&#039;m interested in buying. I find it especially helpful when comparing similar items, it helps me to choose the more ethical one as you see a list of alternatives in each category. 
Overall I would rate 4* because there&#039;s always things that can be improved; I especially find it frustrating that sometimes I can&#039;t find ratings for particular companies or brands, so I have to do my own research to find the name of the overarching company. But overall it&#039;s a great app and very simple to use, although the ratings could be confusing for someone new to it.
-- jessinvogue, 2025-03-18

### ****- "Very informative app"
This app has changed the way I shop. The awareness it’s given me about the ethics and global reach of companies is mind-blowing. I would have given it 5stars if it included more companies, but many I normally use are represented here.
-- Lindaru, 2025-03-13

### ***-- "Good but not great"
Many products are completely missing eg maple syrup.
-- dalarosie, 2025-03-13

### ***** "Keeps getting better"
I’ve had this app for years and go through periods where I don’t use it frequently. And every time I come back, it’s better somehow. More info, easier to navigate. It just keeps getting better! Love it.
-- Durdlin, 2025-01-17

### ***** "Thank you"
Thanks so much for doing all the work! I so appreciate it all being done for me!! It feels good to shop in alignment with my values.
-- RareKiwi, 2025-01-13

### ***** "Tops app"
I love this app. Easy to use and all in one place. So good to be able to see the summary company ratings but also drill down to the details. Makes it pretty easy to compare brands and make best choices when shopping. Well done!
-- Walter B Grow, 2024-05-06

### *---- "Glitch"
Unfortunately I paid for this but can’t get past the Home Screen as it appears to be stuck. Can I please either have a refund or can you please contact me re getting it fixed. Thanks.
-- Babey123, 2024-04-15

### ***** "So handy"
I’m so glad someone has taken all the hard work out of trying to shop ethically. Thanks to all involved in this useful app.
-- Janlovespoetry, 2024-01-26

### ***** "Developer was quick to respond"
I had a request and the processed it really quickly great to see them keeping the app up to date.
-- nateinaus, 2023-07-09

### ****- "When was the last update?"
I have been referring to your app to inform my purchases for a number of years, but I noticed that the references, in many cases, are in relation to matters that occurred 10 to 15 years ago. Are these the most recent references? How would we know if companies have improved their practices in the past decade also
-- Swankme, 2023-06-18

### ***** "Eye opener"
Thanks for providing such valid and up to date information on the products and companies we buy from. I have made several new choices based on your info. 
Our dollars speak louder than our votes and voices.
-- Petethereccie, 2022-11-30

### ***** "Looking good"
Just downloaded.  Seems easy to use and excellent information. Thanks Zelenograd
-- Llllllllkklkkkk, 2022-11-11

### ****- "Consumer consciousness"
Love this app! When you see a product heavily advertised, worth looking up the company here and finding out just how ethical they are - you’re in for a surprise as some of our best known companies are directly involved or complicit in many unethical practices. Wish more people knew about Shop Ethical, as we are collectively responsible for what happens here on earth. More up to date information would be helpful.
-- mallalin, 2022-05-12

### ***** "Brilliant app"
This is the app that everyone should be using! It has helped me sort the best practice business from the not-so-best… and has helped me to decide between products that are effectively designed to do the same thing. 
One of the most useful things is that ownership  of companies is provided, so that I can avoid the hidden ownerships of companies that seem okay on the surface. I also like being able to check if a brand is Australian, ethical, and responsible. 
I have recommended this to my friends and clients. It’s a simple to use but incredibly powerful to effect consumer change. If I could, I would give it 6 stars out of 5.
-- Schnzrpunk, 2021-11-13

### ***** "Opened my eyes"
Thank you so much for this app. I want to be more of a conscious buyer of goods and services. This is a very clear and extremely useful tool to guide me into companies I want to support. Well done.
-- missejt, 2021-08-21

### ***-- "Great cause and useful but…"
Error ridden, and ironically enough - can’t send feedback as it says ‘error. Can’t send email!’ 😂
-- The Fernbrook, 2021-08-15

### *---- "Opinions and agendas passed off as facts"
UI looks like something a uni student would do for an assignment
-- pointlessapplenickname, 2020-10-02

### ***** "When you find out your baby’s formula is toxic... thank God for this app"
Thank you so much for everything you are doing to provide us, the shoppers, with clarity and informed choices. My sister told me to download this app and love how easy it is to use and offer share insights to my friends. I have made plenty of switches, from nappies, to makeup, clothing choices and food products so that I have less D’s E’s F’s in my life and more A’s! 😄 I learn something new almost every time I log on— and particularly love the new updates and extra I info that is continually added. I was so shocked to read that the baby formula I’d been giving my son for almost 9months had an F and bad particles in it. It was recommend to me by the pharmacist! I can’t wait to share with people how bad some of these products can be. I wish that some of the companies that I am into- like Australia’s Grown Alchemist- had a rating, but I understand that this takes time and man power. So please know that you really are changing life’s and helping the earth. 

Kindest Regards,
Carley
-- UserCBT, 2020-09-16

### ***** "Great app"
Love the app because it shows where the products really come from and if it is harmful to animals and the planet, keep up the great work on it!!
-- jimbo8030, 2020-08-10

### ***** "Love this app"
Great way for us all to help get Australia’s economy back on it’s feet. Our grandchildren will be much better off because of it. Research for Aussie OWNED first, then Aussie produced/grown/made
-- Aussie Dollars, 2020-07-22

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## Shop Ethical! Store Rankings
| Chart | Country | Category | Rank |
|-------|---------|----------|------|
| Top Paid | Australia | Reference | #13 |
| Top Paid | New Zealand | Reference | #34 |
| Top Paid | Norway | Reference | #125 |
| Top Paid | Chile | Reference | #200 |
| Top Paid | Australia | Overall | #225 |
| Top Paid | Greece | Reference | #233 |
| Top Paid | Ireland | Reference | #253 |
| Top Paid | United Kingdom | Reference | #291 |
| Top Paid | Vietnam | Reference | #298 |
| Top Paid | Finland | Reference | #302 |
| Top Paid | Kuwait | Reference | #317 |
| Top Paid | Ecuador | Reference | #329 |
| Top Paid | Singapore | Reference | #348 |
| Top Paid | Denmark | Reference | #353 |
| Top Paid | Sweden | Reference | #361 |
| Top Paid | Argentina | Reference | #366 |
| Top Paid | Canada | Reference | #369 |
| Top Paid | Spain | Reference | #370 |
| Top Paid | Hong Kong SAR China | Reference | #400 |
| Top Paid | Israel | Reference | #415 |
| Top Paid | Malaysia | Reference | #416 |
| Top Paid | Mexico | Reference | #437 |
| Top Paid | Belgium | Reference | #450 |
| Top Paid | Philippines | Reference | #454 |
| Top Paid | Netherlands | Reference | #467 |
| Top Paid | Italy | Reference | #488 |

## Shop Ethical! Discovered Keywords
- good on you
- shop ethical
- o m


## Shop Ethical! Available In
- [Australia](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/australia)
- [United States](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/united-states)
- [Norway](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/norway)
- [New Zealand](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/new-zealand)
- [Canada](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/canada)
- [United Kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/united-kingdom)
- [Czechia](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/czechia)
- [Germany](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/germany)
- [Denmark](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/denmark)
- [Spain](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/spain)
- [Finland](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/finland)
- [France](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/france)
- [Hong Kong SAR China](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/hong-kong)
- [Croatia](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/croatia)
- [Israel](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/israel)
- [India](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/india)
- [Italy](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/italy)
- [Japan](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/japan)
- [South Korea](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/south-korea)
- [Kuwait](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/kuwait)
- [Malaysia](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/malaysia)
- [Netherlands](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/netherlands)
- [Philippines](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/philippines)
- [Poland](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/poland)
- [Portugal](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/portugal)
- [Russia](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/russia)
- [Saudi Arabia](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/saudi-arabia)
- [Sweden](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/sweden)
- [Singapore](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/singapore)
- [Slovakia](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/slovakia)
- [Türkiye](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/turkey)
- [Ukraine](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/ukraine)
- [Vietnam](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/vietnam)
- [United Arab Emirates](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/united-arab-emirates)
- [South Africa](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/south-africa)
- [Argentina](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/argentina)
- [Austria](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/austria)
- [Azerbaijan](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/azerbaijan)
- [Switzerland](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/switzerland)
- [Chile](https://apptail.io/app/shop-ethical-IMbe/chile)

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