# Fowler vs Caltype

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fowler at none against Caltype's 2. Fowler also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Caltype's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 12 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Caltype sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Fowler asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fowler ships an update every 12 months, Caltype daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fowler | Caltype |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Daily** |
| Size | 1 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Franci Urankar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384618409) | [Dave Heere](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353150535) |

## What reviewers say

### Fowler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fowler/id1384618410)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Caltype

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caltype-calorie-counter/id6820535777)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Caltype Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Caltype Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fowler free?

Fowler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Caltype free?

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

### Do Fowler or Caltype have ads?

Neither Fowler nor Caltype shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fowler or Caltype?

Fowler ships an update every 12 months, and Caltype daily. Most recently, Fowler was updated on October 26, 2026 and Caltype on October 22, 2026.

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