# Potassium Counter & Tracker — user reviews > 26 indexed App Store user reviews of Potassium Counter & Tracker by First Line Medical Communications Ltd, rated 4.39/5 from 38 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potassium-counter-and-tracker/id903091325/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potassium-counter-and-tracker/id903091325.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 24 · 4★ 9 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 2 ## Newest reviews (6 of 26) ### 1/5 — Useless *2018-06-28* OK, it says it rates only 250 foods but it does not include beverages including coffee which has about 60 MG of potassium in a 6 oz cup. How am I supposed to track my daily consumption of potassium if many items are not included. Also, they list food such as spinach as acceptable whereas I have been told by my doctor to avoid spinach since it is high in potassium. I just wasted three dollars. **Developer response:** We have added in a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide potassium 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 potassium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and see potassium 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 — Useless *2017-11-27* First: Graphics are pretty but hard to read. Use greater contrast in text. Second: When an item is “searched”, eg “bread” several choices are listed but the app only supplies potassium for one of those items so why tease us wi 4 other choices. Third: Not at all intuitive to use. Who would know to tap on “count” to get to other instructions. Very confusing to use. **Developer response:** We have added in a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide potassium 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 potassium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and see potassium 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 — Don't bother *2017-06-18* This app is impossible to use. Doesn't even say how much potassium is in the foods. Doesn't have all food listed either. Waste of time and money **Developer response:** We have added in a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide potassium 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 potassium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and see potassium 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 — Too expensive for what it does *2017-01-12* Not a good app. Doesn't have basic foods rich in potassium like coconut water. Weight entry requirements inconvenient. Wasted my money getting this. **Developer response:** We have added in a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide potassium 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 potassium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and see potassium 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. ### 2/5 — Very difficult to figure out and use *2016-12-06* I was hoping to use this to find potassium content conveniently but I think googling is faster. Wasted my money. **Developer response:** We have added in a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide potassium 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 potassium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and see potassium 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 — Not usable *2016-06-29* Lots of info, all in type so small on my iPhone 6, and in unreadable colors, that the app is simply a 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 potassium 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 potassium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and see potassium 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 critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — You have to add to much *2025-09-12* List of foods is limited and confusing to add new food. **Developer response:** The app must know how much your different servings of food (eg slice, cup, portion) weigh to calculate your daily potassium 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 potassium 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. ### 1/5 — Useless application, *2023-06-30* Does not let you input the amount of potassium per serving Waisted money **Developer response:** The app must know how much your different servings of food (eg slice, cup, portion) weigh to calculate your daily potassium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and see potassium 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 — Waste of Time *2022-10-12* I’ve just downloaded this App ( and paid for ) As I’ve been informed by the doctor to lower my potassium. The first two items scanned Nescafé Decaf and Skyr yogurt ( basic items in my opinion) a little box comes up saying they know about the product but have no potassium data ? I would of thought finding out the data is the whole point of the app. Very disappointed **Developer response:** We have added in a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide potassium 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 potassium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and see potassium 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 — Worst app I’ve ever paid for *2021-09-02* Worthless, generic data base. If you “ kinda, sorta” want to guess the potassium in a specific food, then this will do the job. Dion’t waste your time or money on this one. **Developer response:** We have added in a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide potassium 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 potassium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and see potassium 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 — Worlds worst app *2021-08-07* This is straight up the most crappiest app out there. It is so disorganized it will make your head hurt. No scanner so you can not scan foods. $2.99 waist of money. I could go on but look at all the negative reviews and you will get the point. **Developer response:** We have added in a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide potassium 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 potassium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and see potassium 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 — No potassium counts *2021-05-26* This app is a total waste of three dollars. There are no potassium counts to be found anywhere. Everything is set for 3 1/2 ounces and the only measures they provide is scores that don’t mean anything to the average person using this application. Buyer beware. **Developer response:** We have added in a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide potassium 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 potassium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and see potassium 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 — Horrible *2021-01-19* This app is horrible for potassium counting! You cannot change the food measurements. Who weighs an egg? Don’t waste your money. **Developer response:** We have now added in a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide potassium 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. 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 also include App Previews on the App Store to provide guidance on how to use the Settings tab to set your desired target daily intake, 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. Once you have bought the app all updates are free. ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2020-11-29* I purchased this app and it is so disorganized and doesn’t address potassium levels, nor amounts. Google tells me more at N/C and this is a gotcha app! I’m reporting to BBB. **Developer response:** We have added in a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide potassium 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 potassium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and see potassium 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 — Poor app *2019-10-29* This app is poorly designed. I could not figure it out. **Developer response:** We have added in a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide potassium 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 potassium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and see potassium 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 — Poor app *2018-10-05* This app is disorganized and thus not at all helpful. I look up a food, e.g. lobster, select it and get a spiel of nutritional info that does not include potassium. I would need to go back to the full list to get that. There is no ability to change the amount of food used to tell you the amount of potassium. I don’t happen to think in grams. I also consider different quantities of food a normal amount for different foods. $5 wasted!!!!!! **Developer response:** We have added in a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide potassium 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 potassium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and see potassium 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 (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Super useful *2026-08-07* Once you get the hang of it, easy to use. Favorites, swiping between days in the log, editing and adding foods. Thank you. **Developer response:** Many thanks for taking the time to write this review. Glad you find the app super useful. We have added further improvements in version 3.0.5, which is going to the AppStore today for approval. ### 5/5 — Great App *2025-08-23* This app is an excellent tool in monitoring potassium intake. It is easy to use and scanning the barcode is quick and accurate- even giving you the brand name of the product. I’m new to using but has already proven itself. Highly recommended! **Developer response:** Many thanks for this review. Great to hear the barcode reader is proving easy, quick, and accurate. ### 4/5 — Generally good *2026-06-23* This app is pretty helpful in helping me log my daily K, but the available foods a rather limited. Also, I don’t know if it’s just the dark mode, but it is almost impossible to read anything with blue font. Will still continue to use the app however! **Developer response:** Thanks for this review. We will be releasing a major upgrade with new easier-to-uses interface and on-screen help files in the next week or so and this also ensures all type can be easily read in dark mode. ### 4/5 — Helpful *2023-12-26* This app is helpful keeping track of potassium intake however it would be nice if there is a place to add notes to help keep track of symptoms **Developer response:** Many thanks for your feedback and we're very pleased you find the app helpful. We like your request for a symptom tracker within the app and will investigate the best way to do this. It will be included in a free update soon. ### 4/5 — John *2023-06-24* The app is really useful but would help even more if it could be compatible with a UK scanner. I need to take very large amounts of potassium every day due to a health condition therefore on some products I need to guess the amount of potassium but on the whole this tool is very helpful. **Developer response:** Many thanks John. We're pleased you're finding the tool very helpful. We have added in a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide potassium 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' option to add in your own foods where you know the potassium content. ### 4/5 — Problem *2019-10-26* I have been using this app for two years and it is very helpful. Now, when I type in a food to add, a dark bar comes down from the text box and obscures the selection of what I am typing. Can you fix this please? Helen **Developer response:** Many thanks Helen. As you are aware there was a bug, which was fixed soon after your review. ### 3/5 — Bar code scanner *2023-11-28* No access to bar code scanner. Blue window opens up with Potassium info and at the bottom of screen is a dismiss button. On the iPhone 15 the button is more than halfway off the screen so there’s no way to close it. **Developer response:** We redesigned the barcode scanning screen in February 2024 to improve its functionality on all iPhones including mini iPhones. ### 3/5 — Difficult but helpful *2021-05-12* It’s not a quick and easy app. To add coffee you say add new food. Enter coffee in name and if you google potassium in coffee, it’ll tell you the amount. About 49 mg per 100 mig of coffee. Most people will drink by the cup so 1 c. And so on. The interface could be easier. I’d like to see them add a goal intake. My mom has renal trouble and needs her intake below 2000 per day. I should be able to set this do she sees in red when she goes over. Or at least the line would be lower. This would be a great feature. Since this is the only app I’ve found, I’ll try to work with this. But I’m dealing with an 80 year old and hoping it’s not too difficult to teach her. **Developer response:** We have added in a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide potassium 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 potassium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and see potassium 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. ### 2/5 — Better than nothing *2022-08-24* Only positive I can say about this app is it’s convenient but it’s not very accurate when I compare with other nutritional source. I understand why they want payment up front. If not, nobody would buy it. I will never pay anything in advance again for apps. **Developer response:** We have added in a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide potassium 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 potassium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and see potassium 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. ### 2/5 — Does NOT make counting potassium easier *2017-07-30* I already have two problems with this app- 1)there are no beverages listed, and for a coffee drinker, I was not able to figure out how to add coffee in. 2) you must know the weight to EVERYTHING. I'm not sure why I paid $5. At least a google search automatically lets you choose some weight/measurement options. This app would be a lot better if there was a larger database of serving sizes/preparation methods aligned with the potassium count. **Developer response:** We have added in a barcode scanner, but the United States and Canada are the only countries requiring manufacturers to provide potassium 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 potassium intake in mg. So you need to provide the app with that information when requested. You will then be able to add and see potassium 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. --- *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 2026-09-06.*