# NatureDose vs Same

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Same at 100% against NatureDose's 64%. Same also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). NatureDose's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (671 vs 6). On price, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Same sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. NatureDose asks for nothing beyond the download.

Same holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NatureDose has 671 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of NatureDose's written reviews are positive against 100% of Same's.

NatureDose ships an update every 6 weeks, Same every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NatureDose | Same |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (671 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naturedose/id1591127435/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/same-free-calorie-tracker/id6783608552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **671** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NatureQuant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591127737) | [Shawn Khodai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850547122) |

## What reviewers say

### NatureDose

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naturedose/id1591127435)

This app helps you improve your mental and physical health by tracking your time spent outdoors and in nature. It provides personalized nature prescriptions and insights into the benefits of nature exposure, acting as an antidote to screen addiction.

**Highlights:** Track weekly outdoor nature exposure, Daily nature dose breakdown, Set customized weekly targets, Optimize outdoor time with tips, Determine neighborhood NatureScore

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Motivating to get more nature time
- 👍 Provides useful insights and data
- 👍 Helps track and quantify outdoor time
- 👍 Encourages a healthier lifestyle
- 👍 Intuitive and informative app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate in tracking outdoor time
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, sometimes doesn't work
- 🔋 Drains battery life
- 👎 Limited rewards/incentives

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to recognize outdoor time spent
- Incorrectly logs indoor time as outdoor
- Doesn't work in certain areas/locations

**Requested features**

- More transparency in NatureScore calculation
- Ability to manually log/edit outdoor time
- Interactive map feature to find high-scoring areas
- Daily/weekly summaries and insights


### Same

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/same-free-calorie-tracker/id6783608552)

This app helps you monitor your food intake, calories, macronutrients, weight, and fasting periods. It offers features like barcode scanning, meal logging, and progress tracking to support your fitness goals without added stress.

**Highlights:** Track calories and macros, Scan food barcodes, Log meals and snacks, Track weight, steps, and fasting, Set daily calorie goals, Estimate calories from photos, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Same Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Same Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NatureDose free?

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

### Is Same free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NatureDose or Same?

Same is rated higher. NatureDose averages 4.6 out of 5 from 671 ratings, while Same averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do NatureDose or Same have ads?

NatureDose shows ads; Same does not.

### Which is updated more often, NatureDose or Same?

NatureDose ships an update every 6 weeks, and Same every 3 days. Most recently, NatureDose was updated on October 27, 2026 and Same on October 23, 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.*