# Dining Note vs MyTummy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dining Note at 94% against MyTummy's 68%. Dining Note also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and device support (3 vs 1). MyTummy's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dining Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MyTummy sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dining Note holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 867 and 339 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Dining Note's written reviews are positive against 68% of MyTummy's.

Dining Note ships an update every 5 weeks, MyTummy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dining Note | MyTummy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (867 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dining-note-simple-diet-diary/id1194971321/reviews)** | [4.4 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytummy-intuitive-eating/id1560043349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **867** | 339 |
| Positive reviews | **93.6% of reviews** | 68.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [4th May Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/975488129) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Dining Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dining-note-simple-diet-diary/id1194971321)

Easily track your daily food and drink intake, including meals and snacks. Record exercise, add photos, and set a password for privacy. Improve your eating habits with simple monthly statistics.

**Highlights:** Record meals and beverages, Track exercise, Add photos to entries, Password protection, Customizable themes, Monthly statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward interface
- 💡 Flexible for recording food intake
- 🚀 Minimal and non-intrusive
- 👍 Doesn't focus on calories or weight loss

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 💡 Limited customization options
- 💡 Lack of syncing between devices
- 💡 No notes or mood tracking section

**Reported bugs**

- Swipe up gesture to exit app sometimes doesn't work
- Photo uploads can be unreliable or cause app to crash
- Inconsistent behavior when trying to save entries

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit or delete entries
- Implement time stamps for meals
- Include option to export data
- Add more drink categories beyond just water and coffee
- Integrate with Apple Health or other fitness apps


### MyTummy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytummy-intuitive-eating/id1560043349)

This app helps you build a healthier relationship with food by focusing on intuitive eating. It provides tools to track meals, emotions, and digestion without calorie counting or restrictive diets. Discover your body's signals and nourish yourself mindfully.

**Highlights:** Daily Food Tracker, Digestion Timer, Daily Journal, Customizable Food Tags, Meal Planning

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| MyTummy Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🍽️ Visually tracks food intake without calorie counting
- 🌱 Encourages mindful, non-judgmental approach to eating
- ⏱️ Tummy timer feature helps with digestion awareness
- 💗 Supportive and kind messaging from the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium subscription is expensive at $8.99/week
- 🤖 Constant prompts to rate the app after each entry
- 🔍 Limited food database, requires manual entry
- 📢 Intrusive ads in the free version

**Reported bugs**

- Rating prompts appear too frequently, even for premium users
- Keyboard issues and UI bugs on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit time/date of food entries
- Implement iCloud/cloud backup to prevent data loss
- Provide more customization options for tags and labels
- Add water intake tracking and hydration reminders


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dining Note free?

Dining Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MyTummy free?

MyTummy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dining Note or MyTummy?

Dining Note is rated higher. Dining Note averages 4.8 out of 5 from 867 ratings, while MyTummy averages 4.4 from 339 ratings.

### Do Dining Note or MyTummy have ads?

Both Dining Note and MyTummy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dining Note or MyTummy?

Dining Note ships an update every 5 weeks, and MyTummy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dining Note was updated on October 26, 2026 and MyTummy on October 23, 2026.

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