# Pocket Cal kJ

> Calorie and kilojoule converter with personalized exercise and food comparison. (iPhone/iPad app by Dark Ice Interactive Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-cal-kj/id434157317 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dark Ice Interactive Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/669328745)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 79 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 90 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese
- Released: 2011-05-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-cal-kj/id434157317/reviews.md

## What is Pocket Cal kJ?

Convert between calories and kilojoules, get equivalent exercise time, see comparable foods and more!

There's also a calculator help you work out your exercise to energy based on your own personal profile, so for example how many calories or kJ's did you burn walking the bus stop, getting coffee up the road or running around out back with your pet.

Wondering how many calories are in that package when all that appears on the side is kilojoules? Or vice-versa? Then Pocket Cal/kJ is for you. With its simple and intuitive interface you'll be able to work things out in no time! 

Do you know how much exercise you’ll need to do to offset that latte? Or how much weight you'll put on if you don't?

Want to know how to best spend your precious time to burn the most the calories/Kj's?

You’ll have all this information plus lots more at your fingertips when you get Pocket Cal/kJ. With advanced formulas that factor in your personal data - gender, age, weight, height etc – you’ll have your very own diet and exercise consultant at the touch of a button! 

+ Enter and save your own personal data, creating your unique profile for quick and easy conversions on the run

+ See what % of your daily intake choices your making equate to

+ Get equivalent exercise time required for values entered

+ Get weight gained or lost by consuming those calories/kJ's

+ Track your BMI, weight category, ideal weight range, heart rate zones and more on your body information screen

+ Calculate how much exercise is needed to burn those calories

+ Calculate how many calories/Kj's you'll burn with a list of exercises for a given amount of time 

+ Energy burned by naturally by your body each day based on your profile

+ Personalised, based on your gender, age, weight and other details

+ Fast, Simple and Intuitive to use

+ Get comparative food items with similar calorie/kJ content

* Note: Some functionality requires an in-app purchase

## Key features

- Calorie to kilojoule conversion
- Equivalent exercise time calculation
- Comparable food item suggestions
- Personalized exercise calculator
- BMI and weight tracking
- Daily energy expenditure calculation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Cal Kj Plus | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Pocket Cal kJ?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick conversions
- 💡 Helpful for tracking intake
- 👍 Simple layout
- 👍 Convenient for shopping
- 👍 Valuable for weight loss
- 👍 Motivates and keeps accountable
- 👍 Comprehensive and easy
- 👍 Great for cooking dog food
- 👍 Eliminates need for googling
- 👍 Worth the upgrade cost
- 👍 Handy for overseas travel
- 👍 No frills, quick conversion
- 👍 Good for food comparisons
- 👍 Useful for daily use
- 👍 Straightforward and basic
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**Cons**

- 🐛 Restore purchase issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent purchase functionality
- 🐛 Can't copy output
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive
- 🐛 Misleading feature previews
- 🐛 Can't enter decimal for grams
- 🐛 No active step recording
- 🐛 App Store download glitch

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Purchase not restoring
- In-app purchase not working
- App Store download issue
- Cannot copy conversion results
- Repeated purchase prompt on open

**Most requested features**

- Ability to enter decimal for grams
- Active step recording feature
- Longer list of comparable foods
- Ability to copy output

## Recent user reviews (10 of 79)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-cal-kj/id434157317/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Bought pro before plus

*2026-05-10, version 3.0.6*

I bought the pro version years ago and had to just now pay for plus because it won’t restore. Very frustrating because it’s a great app.

### 5/5 — Simple but great

*2026-04-22, version 3.0.6*

Super simple layout and so easy to use and unlike other apps I’ve tried, it doesn’t have pop up ads every 5 minutes just a barely noticeable banner

### 5/5 — Quick easy

*2026-03-08, version 3.0.6*

So easy to convert kj to calories I use in supermarket all the time before I buy something

### 5/5 — Love

*2025-06-02, version 3.0.6*

Easy to use great to use while at shop love lots

### 5/5 — Da best ever

*2024-07-12, version 3.0.6*

The best app ever love u

### 1/5 — Waste of time

*2024-06-16, version 3.0.6*

I cant do a single thing in this app as soon as u open it there is a msg to say 'u havent purchased this feature' u select ok and repeat over and over! DELETE!

### 5/5 — Mrs b

*2024-05-16, version 3.0.6*

Great app

### 5/5 — Great tool

*2024-04-15, version 3.0.6*

Love this calculator. Easy to use and keeps me on track converting kj’s to kcals

### 5/5 — Does what it says

*2023-04-01, version 3.0.6*

Does exactly what is says it does with no fuss

### 5/5 — Great App - 1 glitch

*2022-03-16, version 3.0.3*

I’ve been using this app for awhile, it’s perfectly simple. However I can’t get it to download to my new phone. The App Store behaves as though it’s already downloaded and only gives me the option to ‘open’ the app. Very frustrating

## Frequently asked questions about Pocket Cal kJ

### What does Pocket Cal kJ do?

Pocket Cal kJ helps you convert between calories and kilojoules, calculate the equivalent exercise time needed to burn off food, and compare different food items based on their energy content. It also provides personalized insights into your daily energy expenditure and helps you track your BMI and weight.

### What are the key features of Pocket Cal kJ?

Key features include calorie/kJ conversion, calculating equivalent exercise time, suggesting comparable foods, a personalized exercise calculator based on your profile, BMI and weight tracking, and estimating daily energy burned by your body. Some advanced features require an in-app purchase.

### Is Pocket Cal kJ free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core conversion and tracking functionalities. However, certain advanced features and extended functionality are available through an in-app purchase.

### What kind of personal data does the app use?

The app uses your personal data such as gender, age, weight, and height to create a unique profile. This profile allows for more accurate calculations of energy expenditure, BMI, ideal weight range, and personalized exercise recommendations.

### How can Pocket Cal kJ help with my diet and exercise?

It acts as a personal diet and exercise consultant by providing clear conversions, showing the exercise needed to offset food intake, and offering comparative food data. By factoring in your personal profile, it helps you understand your daily energy balance and make informed decisions about your health.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.6 — 2022-10-05

Minor bug fixes and UI updates

### 3.0.5 — 2022-05-24

Various bug fixes and UI improvements.

### 3.0.3 — 2021-12-21

Various bug fixes and UI improvements.

### 3.0.2 — 2021-04-08

Minor bug fixes and UI tweaks

### 3.0.1 — 2020-12-11

We've added a new calculator help you work out your exercise to energy based on your own personal profile, so for example how many calories or kJ's did you burn walking the bus stop, getting coffee up the road or running around out back with your pet.

There's also a more modern UI plus some bug fixes to ensure the best user experience for you.

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## More apps by Dark Ice Interactive Pty Ltd

- [Pocket Cal/kJ Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-calkj-pro/id516502471)
- [PHL Portal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phl-portal/id1594492188)

All apps by Dark Ice Interactive Pty Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/669328745

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