# Calo vs زادي

The clearest difference is review sentiment: زادي at 100% against Calo's 52%. زادي also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). Calo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

زادي holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calo has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Calo's written reviews are positive against 100% of زادي's.

Calo ships an update every 5 days, زادي daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calo | زادي |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calo/id1497894777/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zadi/id6767096090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 174 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Calo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497894776) | [Ahmed Almustafa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896380235) |

## What reviewers say

### Calo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calo/id1497894777)

Get personalized, chef-cooked meal plans tailored to your body, fitness goals, and taste. Meals are ready in 2 minutes and delivered daily, offering flexibility to adjust your plan anytime. Seamlessly track progress by linking with your health app.

**Highlights:** Nutritional analysis algorithm, Chef-cooked, portioned meals, Ready in 2 minutes, Daily meal delivery, Weight loss, maintenance, muscle gain plans, Flexible plan adjustments, HealthKit integration for progress tracking

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Tasty food
- 🤝 Good customer service
- 📱 Easy-to-use app
- 🔍 Variety of meal options
- 💪 Convenient and time-saving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overpriced meals
- 🔁 Repetitive menu
- 🚚 Inconsistent delivery times
- 🤔 Lack of customization options
- 🐛 App bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on login
- Unable to swap meals
- Delivery issues and missing utensils
- Incorrect meal contents delivered
- Inability to change account settings

**Requested features**

- Allow more meal customization
- Improve meal variety and rotation
- Enhance delivery tracking and communication
- Add more dietary and allergy options
- Improve app stability and performance


### زادي

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zadi/id6767096090)

Discover healthy, easy-to-make halal recipes tailored for the GCC and Middle East. Achieve your health goals with simple ingredients, nutrition tracking, and step-by-step guidance.

**Highlights:** Healthy halal recipes, Nutrition and calorie tracking, GCC & Middle Eastern inspired meals, Beginner-friendly recipes, Arabic & English support, Easy meal preparation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calo free?

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

### Is زادي free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calo or زادي?

زادي is rated higher. Calo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while زادي averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Calo or زادي have ads?

زادي shows ads; Calo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calo or زادي?

Calo ships an update every 5 days, and زادي daily. Most recently, Calo was updated on October 29, 2026 and زادي on October 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.*