FLIP vs CalPal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FLIP
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FLIP is a crowdsourcing tool that is developed by the University of Toronto to collect grocery food data and photos for research purposes.
CalPal
Effortlessly track your nutrition by snapping photos of your meals. AI analyzes your food to provide instant calorie and macronutrient breakdowns, helping you manage weight and build healthier habits.
- AI-powered food recognition
- Photo-based meal logging
- Instant calorie and macronutrient breakdown
- Progress tracking
- Personalized meal suggestions (Premium)
- Advanced nutrition insights (Premium)
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GETTING STARTED WITH CALPAL: 1. Tell us about your targets to customize your profile and build your plan 2. Snap a photo of your meal 3. View your full macro and calorie breakdown instantly We built CalPal because tracking your nutrition shouldn't take more effort than preparing your food. If you are serious about hitting your physical goals, we will help you get there with zero friction. This isn't a cluttered, complex diet diary. Our goal is to give you total confidence in your daily intake while getting out of your way. You provide the discipline; we provide the data. IMPORTANT NOTE: CalPal is not a medical tool. The insights provided are suggestions for educational purposes. Always consult a physician or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or fitness routine. *AI FOOD SCANNING FEATURES REQUIRE AN ACTIVE SUBSCRIPTION Privacy Policy: https://calpal.site/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://calpal.site/tos/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FLIP at none against CalPal's 2. FLIP also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CalPal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. FLIP asks for nothing beyond the download.
FLIP ships an update every 3 months, CalPal every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FLIP | CalPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mary L'Abbe | Muntakim Sami |
In-app purchases
FLIP
No in-app purchases
CalPal
- Calpal Premium Monthly Sub$6.991 Month
- CalPal Premium Annual Sub7 Days trial$22.991 Year
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