# Calcium Counter and Tracker — user reviews > 21 indexed App Store user reviews of Calcium Counter and Tracker by First Line Medical Communications Ltd, rated 3.80/5 from 47 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcium-counter-and-tracker/id903459350/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcium-counter-and-tracker/id903459350.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 26 · 4★ 5 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 8 ## Newest reviews (4 of 21) ### 1/5 — Do not buy! *2020-04-25* Very complicated, limited data, not intuitive, not updated for latest iOS and phones. Waste of money. **Developer response:** We have added in a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide calcium content in the Nutrition label, so the data may not be available elsewhere in the world using the barcode. But you can add your own foods to the database. The app must know how much your different servings of food (eg slice, cup, portion) weigh to calculate your daily calcium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and see calcium content per serving (eg slice, cup, portion) rather than per ounce or 100g of your food. The app is consistent and the same process will apply to all foods the first time you add them to the app. Alternatively you can use the app's 400-item database and serving sizes provided, which is very straightforward. Once you have bought the app all updates are free. ### 1/5 — Save your money *2020-03-02* The food database in this app is too small. Of the first 10 foods I searched for, only 2 were available in the database. Even common foods such as soy milk, baked beans and sourdough bread are not listed. I should have saved my 3 bucks. **Developer response:** We have added in a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide calcium content in the Nutrition label, so the data may not be available elsewhere in the world using the barcode. But you can add your own foods to the database. The app must know how much your different servings of food (eg slice, cup, portion) weigh to calculate your daily calcium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and see calcium content per serving (eg slice, cup, portion) rather than per ounce or 100g of your food. The app is consistent and the same process will apply to all foods the first time you add them to the app. Alternatively you can use the app's 400-item database and serving sizes provided, which is very straightforward. Once you have bought the app all updates are free. ### 1/5 — Rubbish *2015-05-01* Need to track calcium as dairy intolerant. No soya milk or soya products. Poor list of foods. Waste of money and time so don't buy. **Developer response:** We have added in a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide calcium content in the Nutrition label, so the data may not be available elsewhere in the world using the barcode. But you can add your own foods to the database. The app must know how much your different servings of food (eg slice, cup, portion) weigh to calculate your daily calcium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and see calcium content per serving (eg slice, cup, portion) rather than per ounce or 100g of your food. The app is consistent and the same process will apply to all foods the first time you add them to the app. Alternatively you can use the app's 400-item database and serving sizes provided, which is very straightforward. Once you have bought the app all updates are free. ### 1/5 — Does not save daily data *2015-03-15* This app does not save the daily data entered the file folder has one date 01-01-70 for all dates. Don't buy this unless you want to write everything down **Developer response:** The app has been redesigned using new Apple technologies. The foods and amounts you eat can be recorded easily and quickly using the barcode scanner, speech recognition (touch the microphone icon), or by favoriting foods and using the serving sizes provided. Your progress towards your target calcium intake will be visible immediately in real-time. You can also view your progress over time on the Month view dashboard, and export food diaries and calcium intake into a spreadsheet for your own information or to share with healthcare providers. Apple's HealthKit functionality is integrated in the app's user interface so you can share data with Apple's Health app. You can also synchronize the app with all your Apple devices and First Line Medical Communications Ltd apps. The serving sizes are mainly those suggested by USDA Food Data Central, but can be changed at any time via the "Add food" tab to your choice of measurement eg g, oz, cups, pieces. The app is preloaded with 325+ common (mainly healthy) foods and drinks and you can add your own branded and other foods and recipes at any time. This means the app does not require access to the Internet (except on first use of the barcode scanner for a food) or registration, does not collect your data or require additional payments, and there is no advertising. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Upgrade killed the app *2026-07-19* Last update to app on 7/17/26 totally messed everything up. I can no longer use impossible to figure out. To bad was east to track calcium I take now it’s just not worth it. Adios!!! **Developer response:** There was a minor bug in the upgrade that affected calcium values for foods added to the app by users of previous versions of the app. We identified it and fixed it immediately and the app now works perfectly but you need the update available on the App Store version 3.0.2. ### 1/5 — Terrible Update *2026-07-19* It was very easy to use then they updated it. I’m going to delete the app right now. **Developer response:** There was a minor bug in the upgrade that affected calcium values for foods added to the app by users of previous versions of the app. We identified it and fixed it immediately and the app now works perfectly but you need the update available on the App Store version 3.0.2. ### 1/5 — What happened *2026-07-18* App just totally changed on its own and lost my data **Developer response:** There was a minor bug in the upgrade that affected calcium values for foods added to the app by users of previous versions of the app. We identified it and fixed it immediately and the app now works perfectly but you need the update available on the App Store version 3.0.2. ### 1/5 — Not easy to use *2026-01-27* Despite the fact this tracker has an area where you can enter your own foods to the list when you click on them, there is no way to add them to your daily count. The daily counter is not easy to use. The list of calcium foods to choose from is very limited. This app needs a lot of work in order to be user-friendly. **Developer response:** An inability to add an added food to your daily count suggests it hasn't been saved to the database. Meanwhile, we are about to release a major upgrade for all our apps with a new easier-to-use interface, on-screen help files, and the ability to see a lot more detail on screens. All upgrades are free for everyone who has paid the one-off fee for each app or app bundle. ### 1/5 — Calculator did NOT work *2024-07-12* I spent some time trying to make the caluculator work. If I wanted to manually calculate and track my calcium intake, an excel spreadsheet would be much easier. AS for, "it worked for you" It didn't for me despite giving it a try on Safari and Chrome. Last - 16 steps to make the app work - really! ### 1/5 — Truly terrible *2024-06-25* Not intuitive. Used scanner and Cheerios comes up with 0 data. Tried to manually fix it. Nothing worked. If you can’t even get through breakfast it’s time to delete the app **Developer response:** Cheerios is on the Open Food Facts database, so surprised the scanner came up with 0 data. Please contact us at support@firstlinemedicalcommunications.co.uk and we will help you add Cheerios to the database. Guidance is also provided at the top of the Info tab screen in the "How to use the app" instructions "10. Add food". Once you become familiar with using the app, it becomes very straightforward and quick to log daily intake. ### 1/5 — Very clunky *2024-01-18* The app is just too difficult to use. It doesn’t have a barcode database so when you scan it brings you to what it considers is the closest thing in its database so you have to spend time customizing its numbers to match the calcium content on the label. Or you enter everything yourself. Other apps simply allow you to scan; is that to difficult/expensive for these developers? I could go on about the problems. Listen to the reviewers, as I should have done, skip this one. **Developer response:** We would like to make it clear that scanning barcodes will record the food and its calcium content if the barcode is in the international Open Food Facts database. But not all foods have a barcode and in many countries manufacturers do not provide calcium content in the nutrition label — unlike, calories, carb, protein, fiber, fat, calcium content is not required in the label in most countries except the US. The app therefore provides a large curated database for the user to quickly find a best fit using dictation, search or favorites. Alternatively you can add in your own foods to the app's database if they are not in the Open Food Facts barcode database using the data on the packaging — see instructions for use in the "How to use the app section" "7. Record intake" and "9. Add food" ### 1/5 — Awful soo *2023-11-12* Awful app. Very frustrating to use. Many items don’t scan, database doesn’t include brands, calculations don’t work. Would never recommend this app to others whether free or purchase. **Developer response:** Scanning the barcode will only provide the calcium content if the manufacturer provides calcium content in the nutrition label. The US is the only country that requires manufacturers to do this. This is why we provide a 325+ database of unbranded foods and beverages so that users can find a best fit. We also provide users the opportunity to include their own branded foods in their version of the app's database through the "Add food" tab. We constantly improve the app as new technologies evolve and new information becomes available. Once you have bought the app, you get free upgrades, you are not required to register, your data are not collected, additional payments are not required and there is no advertising. ### 1/5 — Pretty poor if you live in the uk *2022-11-25* Database is very basic. None of the foods I scanned registered. Don’t like the way you add foods, not intuitive to use at all. Maybe ok in America but I deleted after less than a day. Easier to just Google calcium in foods and add up with a calculator frankly. Waste of £2.45 **Developer response:** Manufacturers are not required to provide calcium content in the nutrition label in any country except the United States and Canada, so the data will probably not be available using the barcode in the UK. This is why we provide a 325+ database of unbranded foods and beverages so that users in countries other than the United States or Canada can find a best fit, and also an "Add food" tab for users to add in their own foods to the database if they know the calcium content. We constantly improve the app as new technologies evolve and new information becomes available. Once you have bought the app, you get free upgrades, you are not required to register, your data are not collected, additional payments are not required and there is no advertising. We will soon be providing App Previews on the App Store to provide guidance on how to use the Settings tab to set your preferred units for weights (g or ounces) and for amounts of nutrient (in terms of weight or % daily target) per serving and per weight unit, and how to record your intake by dictation, search and favoriting. This guidance is also provided in the "How to use the app" instructions included with the app. ### 1/5 — Do not buy would like my money back *2022-09-12* I did not see many reviews, so I took a chance and purchased this app. I’m sorry I did. I could get past the horrible user interface if it worked better. Almost nothing in the database is available by barcode scan, so everything has to be input manually. Even then the tracking is not good enough. Will be deleting this app – I would rather try to manually then use it. **Developer response:** We have added in a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide calcium content in the Nutrition label, so the data may not be available elsewhere in the world using the barcode. But you can add your own foods to the database. The app must know how much your different servings of food (eg slice, cup, portion) weigh to calculate your daily calcium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and see calcium content per serving (eg slice, cup, portion) rather than per ounce or 100g of your food. The app is consistent and the same process will apply to all foods the first time you add them to the app. Alternatively you can use the app's 400-item database and serving sizes provided, which is very straightforward. Once you have bought the app all updates are free. ## Most praised reviews (7 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Good tracker *2024-01-29* Easy to use. Great improvement to the scan bar code feature making it a lot easier and accurate to use. I had to contact support a few times after getting the apps they were quick to respond with clear instructions. **Developer response:** Many thanks for this review Kenny. We truly appreciate and are inspired by comments like yours. We are constantly improving the app as the technologies evolve and, as you highlight, we are very happy to provide support as required. ### 4/5 — Lots of good information *2019-11-06* Loses a star because, while the graph is really useful, the setting is only male or female and the daily recommended intake is different depending on your age, so this can mislead. Good range of foods to choose from. A colourful, informative and nice to use app. I set my intake on another app and bear it in mind when using this one. **Developer response:** The app has been redesigned using new Apple technologies. This app will set your default daily calcium target as the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) provided in the US Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025, which depends on your age and sex. You can change this target at any time. The app also has a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide calcium content in the Nutrition label, so the data may not be available elsewhere in the world using the barcode. This is why we also provide a 325+ database of unbranded foods and beverages so that users in countries other than the United States or Canada can find a best fit, and also an "Add food" tab for users to add in their own foods to the database if they know the calcium content. We constantly improve the app as new technologies evolve and new information becomes available. Once you have bought the app, you get free upgrades, you are not required to register, your data are not collected, additional payments are not required and there is no advertising. We will soon be providing App Previews on the App Store to provide guidance on how to use the Settings tab to set your preferred units for weights (g or ounces) and for amounts of nutrient (in terms of weight or % daily target) per serving and per weight unit, and how to record your intake by dictation, search and favoriting. This guidance is also provided in the "How to use the app" instructions included with the app. ### 3/5 — Calcium values need to be stated in mg not just % *2026-03-25* If I add or search for a food item I want to see HOW MANY mg Calcium are IN THAT item/ amount. NOT just percentages. It is too difficult to double-check percentages. Developers please take a look at Protein Pal App to see how a streamlined food app can work. **Developer response:** You are seeing percentages because you chose %target rather than mg in the settings for display of quantities. Toggle to mg in settings and you'll get the mg. Meanwhile, we are about to release a major upgrade for all our apps with a new easier-to-use interface, on-screen help files, and the ability to see a lot more detail (including mg and percentage) on screens. All upgrades are free for everyone who has paid the one-off fee for each app or app bundle. ### 3/5 — What? No bagels, swiss cheese,etc? *2024-04-11* Lots of Common foods are missing here! For comparison see a weight watchers food list! Even with its ausralian biasnwhen used in NZ it is far more complete. Granola, corn chips, bagels, sourdough, tortilla or wraps, etc etc **Developer response:** Over 70 new items (including those mentioned by this reviewer) have been added to the app's database for those not using the barcode scanner, so there are now over 400 items color-coded for plants, prebiotics, probiotics, and ultra-processed foods to support a healthy gut microbiome diet. This update (2.11.6), like all updates for the app, is free. ### 3/5 — Needs more foods added *2017-10-19* Very basic. Adequate but many foods are not listed, even many that are high in calcium. You end up having to choose the closest match. **Developer response:** The app has been redesigned using new Apple technologies and now has a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide calcium content in the Nutrition label, so the data may not be available elsewhere in the world using the barcode. This is why we also provide a 325+ database of unbranded foods and beverages so that users in countries other than the United States or Canada can find a best fit, and also an "Add food" tab for users to add in their own foods to the database if they know the calcium content. We constantly improve the app as new technologies evolve and new information becomes available. Once you have bought the app, you get free upgrades, you are not required to register, your data are not collected, additional payments are not required and there is no advertising. We will soon be providing App Previews on the App Store to provide guidance on how to use the Settings tab to set your preferred units for weights (g or ounces) and for amounts of nutrient (in terms of weight or % daily target) per serving and per weight unit, and how to record your intake by dictation, search and favoriting. This guidance is also provided in the "How to use the app" instructions included with the app. ### 2/5 — Agree it’s a bit clunky *2025-07-31* I agree with another review that indicates this is a bit clunky to use. It feels very rigid; not allowing for easy changes in the amount of food you are trying to record. Also, one of the biggest issues is that the foods high in calcium are written in purple and are almost impossible to read. I don’t understand a developer not seeing this as problematic. **Developer response:** The app must know how much your different servings of food (eg slice, cup, portion) weigh to calculate your daily calcium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and then see calcium content per serving (eg slice, cup, portion) rather than per ounce or 100g of your food. The app is consistent and the same process will apply to all foods the first time you add them to the app. Alternatively you can use the app's 400-item database and serving sizes provided, which is very straightforward. ### 2/5 — Kilojoules please *2024-11-06* I purchased this in the bundle to track my daily calcium levels and discovered that everything is in calories. Good for US users but not for people in countries that use the metric system. Yes you can choose between grams and ounces but most of the measures are in kCal and not kJ. **Developer response:** This review appears to relate to the calorie counter not the calcium counter. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*