Comparison

BeFit Tracker vs PearPenguin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BeFit Tracker

This app helps you track your daily caloric intake against personal goals. It features a comprehensive food database, a BMI calculator, and allows for custom food entries. Easily monitor your nutrition levels over time to manage your diet effectively.

Highlights
  • Calorie tracking
  • Nutrition database
  • BMI calculator
  • Custom food entries
  • Goal setting
  • Daily/weekly/monthly tracking
Features
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BeFit Tracker brings food, weight, hydration, goals, and wellness history into one focused app for iPhone and iPad. • Search a curated USDA food catalog with nutrition and serving details. • Log meals with the serving and date that match your day. • Review trends across food, weight, hydration, steps, sleep, and goals. • Save favorites, collections, and custom foods for faster repeat logging. • Use barcode lookup and Open Food Facts support where available. • Review Apple Intelligence-assisted Food Entry before anything is saved. • Import supported Apple Health data in read-only mode. • Add optional Beta trackers for A1C, fasting, cycle, and mindfulness. • Keep supported personal records in sync across Apple devices with iCloud.

About

PearPenguin

Features
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**Track Your Nutrition with Ease** PearPenguin is the fastest, most intuitive way to track your macronutrients and micronutrients on iOS. Whether you're pursuing fitness goals, managing your health, or simply eating mindfully, PearPenguin makes nutrition tracking effortless. **WHY PEARPENGUIN?** • **Lightning-Fast Logging** - Add foods in seconds with barcode scanning, quick search, or your favorites list • **Complete Nutrition Data** - Track calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber, sugar, and essential vitamins & minerals • **Beautiful Insights** - Visualize your progress with stunning charts and daily summaries • **Privacy-First** - Your data stays yours. iCloud sync keeps everything secure and private • **No Subscriptions** - Full features, no paywalls, no ads **POWERFUL FEATURES** **Barcode Scanner** Instantly look up packaged foods by scanning barcodes. Access nutrition data from USDA and OpenFoodFacts databases. **Custom Goals** Set personalized daily targets for calories, macros, and micronutrients. Track weight loss, muscle gain, or maintenance goals. **Trend Analysis** View daily, weekly, and monthly nutrition trends with interactive charts. See your streak, averages, and progress over time. **Quick Add** Access your frequently eaten foods and recent meals instantly. Create meal templates for one-tap logging. **CSV Import** Import your custom foods from Google Sheets or Excel. Perfect for meal prep and recipe tracking. **Smart Search** Search thousands of foods from comprehensive nutrition databases. Find exactly what you're looking for. **Custom Foods** Create and save your own recipes and foods with complete nutrition information. **iCloud Sync** Seamlessly sync across all your iOS devices. Your data is always up-to-date and backed up. **PERFECT FOR** • Fitness enthusiasts tracking macros • Health-conscious individuals monitoring nutrition • People with dietary restrictions or allergies • Anyone pursuing weight loss or muscle gain goals • Medical nutrition tracking (diabetes, heart health, etc.) **WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT** Unlike bloated calorie counters, PearPenguin focuses on speed and simplicity. We've eliminated the friction from food logging with: • One-handed operation • Minimal taps to log meals • Intelligent favorites and recents • Clean, modern interface • No social features or distractions **YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL** • No selling of personal data • No third-party tracking • Secure iCloud encryption • Works offline • Export your data anytime **COMING SOON** • AI-powered photo food recognition • Siri Shortcuts integration • Apple Health integration • Advanced micronutrient insights • Meal planning features Download PearPenguin today and take control of your nutrition journey!

Screenshots

BeFit Tracker4 screens
PearPenguin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PearPenguin at none against BeFit Tracker's 2. PearPenguin also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BeFit Tracker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PearPenguin asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeFit Tracker ships an update every 7 months, PearPenguin every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BeFit Tracker versus PearPenguin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeFit TrackerPearPenguin
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.226.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.6 GB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan BrownAnand Sankaran

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BeFit Tracker

One-time2
  • Unlock Tracker Capabilities$0.99
  • Full Food Database$2.99
None

PearPenguin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeFit Tracker free?
BeFit Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PearPenguin free?
PearPenguin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeFit Tracker or PearPenguin have ads?
Neither BeFit Tracker nor PearPenguin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeFit Tracker or PearPenguin?
BeFit Tracker ships an update every 7 months, and PearPenguin every 5 days. Most recently, BeFit Tracker was updated on October 7, 2026 and PearPenguin on October 5, 2026.

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