# TDEE vs ChowTracker

TDEE and ChowTracker both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of ChowTracker's written reviews are positive against 36% of TDEE's. ChowTracker also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TDEE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ChowTracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for TDEE against 4.7 for ChowTracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 482 and 818 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of TDEE's written reviews are positive against 58% of ChowTracker's.

TDEE ships an update every 4 weeks, ChowTracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TDEE | ChowTracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdee/id1398051875/reviews) | [4.7 (818 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chowtracker/id6744155101/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 482 | **818** |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **58.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apperitif Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1398051874) | [Jamie Botham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806302624) |

## What reviewers say

### TDEE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdee/id1398051875)

Calculate your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) using your body metrics. This app then helps you divide your daily calorie allowance into precise macronutrient targets for your specific diet.

**Highlights:** TDEE calculation, BMR calculation, BMI calculation, Macronutrient splitting, Diet tailoring

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TDEE Pro | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Works perfectly
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Nice and simple
- 👍 Good for everyday use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate calculations (BMI, calories, nutrients)
- 🐛 Glitches and disappears when inputting data
- 🐛 White screen/not working
- 🐛 Ads cover results
- 🐛 Only metric system

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot fully input information due to glitching
- White screen when choosing drop list
- Wouldn't load secondary windows
- BMI score is astronomical
- Results display blank

**Requested features**

- Support for different units (imperial/metric)
- Fix ad placement to not cover results
- Allow Vietnamese language


### ChowTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chowtracker/id6744155101)

This app helps you manage your nutrition and achieve your health goals through personalized insights and easy logging. Track meals, water, weight, and gain smart feedback on your eating habits. Unlock advanced features for a comprehensive wellness journey.

**Highlights:** Personalized nutrition goals, Quick meal and water logging, Extensive food database, Progress tracking with charts, Smart insights on eating patterns, Customizable meal saving, Weight and sleep tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChowTracker Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| ChowTracker Annual Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TDEE free?

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

### Is ChowTracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TDEE or ChowTracker?

TDEE and ChowTracker are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 482 and 818 ratings respectively.

### Do TDEE or ChowTracker have ads?

Neither TDEE nor ChowTracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TDEE or ChowTracker?

TDEE ships an update every 4 weeks, and ChowTracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, TDEE was updated on September 18, 2026 and ChowTracker on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*