Comparison

Nutrina vs Tip

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

Head to head
About

Nutrina

Features
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Go beyond just counting calories. Nutrina helps you eat healthier by focusing on what your body actually needs: nutrient density. Learn what each vitamin and mineral does, discover the best natural food sources, and track your complete nutritional intake. What you’ll get: • Nutrient of the Day: A quick daily summary highlighting one key nutrient and why it matters. • Journal: Log your meals and get a detailed analysis of your intake, covering vitamins, minerals, carbs, protein, fats, and calories. Spot the gaps in your diet before they become problems. • Targeted Tracking: Monitor specific vitamins and minerals, and track your progress toward your personal health goals. • Fact Sheets: Concise, science-based information about each nutrient, including health benefits, deficiency signs, and daily recommended values (DRVs). • Top Foods & Dishes: Ranked lists of the best foods and recipes rich in the specific nutrients you need. • My Dishes: Save your favorite home-cooked meals, store recipe instructions, and view their complete macro- and micronutrient breakdowns. Nutrina emphasizes whole and home-prepared meals while also including data for common packaged foods, giving you a complete picture of your diet. Important Disclaimer: Nutrina is for educational and personal tracking purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a physician or qualified health provider with any questions regarding a medical condition. Our food composition data is primarily sourced from the Canadian Nutrient File (Health Canada), which includes extensive data derived from the USDA.

About

Tip

Discover high-nutrition foods based on science-backed data and your taste preferences. Explore nutrient-rich options, fill dietary gaps, and build personalized lists for your health goals. Works offline with no ads or logins.

Highlights
  • Nutrient-ranked food discovery
  • Explore by nutrient, food, or comparison
  • Personalized favorites list
  • USDA-backed nutrition data
  • Offline functionality
  • Boost low nutrients with other foods
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Tip-Top Food is your fast, easy-to-use interactive, science-backed companion that empowers you to discover tasty, high-nutrition foods and fill nutrient gaps. Explore and prioritize foods based on nutrient amounts and taste preferences. Access trusted USDA data for around 100 nutrients (macronutrients, micronutrients, and phytonutrients) across approximately 1,000 curated high nutrient foods e.g. vegetables, spices, meats and more. You don't have to eat just vegetables - surprising options like chocolate hazelnut spread and cafe mocha are available. For whole foods only use composite filters. BENEFITS FOR YOU: Get all your essential nutrients and key nutrients without mystery. Explore nutrient-rich foods, mark favorites and build a personalized list for your health goals. Proactive nutrition brings peace of mind. WHY TIP-TOP FOOD? • Smart Sorting: Nutrient-ranked foods with portions you'd use - not obscure servings • Easy Discovery: Browse by nutrient, food or compare side-by-side • Favorites Your Way: Quickly access your go-to foods for each nutrient • No fads or trends — just trustworthy USDA-based data • Always Available: Works offline - no Wi-Fi required • Privacy Built-In: No ads, no third-party sharing, no log-in and securely syncs favorites across your devices with iCloud HOW IT WORKS Discover foods rich in specific nutrients and make them favorites 1. Pick a nutrient (micro, macro or phyto) and instantly see foods with high content 2. Tap your favorite foods. They’ll float to the top for quick access and positive reinforcement 3. Too many options? Pick the highest nutrient option and filter food groups 4. Real portions, real clarity - See common portions that are adjustable to fit your needs 5. Explore deeper - Tap a food to view major nutrient highlights or full nutrients 6. Fill in gaps — Spot a low nutrient in a food’s summary? Tap the nutrient to find foods that boost it 7. Want to make sure you get all minerals and vitamins? Use the selector to pick each one 8. Access favorites anywhere — grocery shopping or for meal inspiration Add healthy options based on nutrient info 1. Search any food, like Tea or food group like "spices" 2. View food's nutrients at a glance, including top and full summary 3. Compare foods to see how they stack up 4. Choose what you’ll actually eat. Nutrition info is only effective if you consume the food KEY FEATURES • Straight answers, no guessing: Instant access to the top ~100 foods for any nutrient from ~1000 high-nutrient options • Know What You're Getting: View nutrient amounts (+ daily value if applicable) based on portion size • Smarter Food Search: Find curated and go-to foods by food type, portion size and nutrient similarity - no more wading through endless identical apples • Filters: Over a dozen food categories — like non-dairy calcium sources or plant-based proteins • Boost Low Nutrients: Boost low nutrients in a food’s summary with another food • Fill Nutrient Gaps: Search that nutrient for extensive choices • Favorites, All in One Place: Save and organize foods for quick access for grocery runs or meal inspiration • Help, When and Where You Need It: Built-in screen guidance cues for optimal feature usage • Affordable: Discover nutrition from real foods, not costly supplements. No subscriptions required POWERFUL SEARCH TOOLS • Find Top Nutrient Sources Fast: includes complete summaries, without Wi-Fi-delays • Smart Curation, Less Guesswork: No need to search slightly different varieties with no real nutrient difference • Filter by Food Type: Narrow results by types (e.g. vegetables, grains) • Side-by-Side Comparison: Compare two foods for nutritional differences • Science-Backed Transparency: distinguishes between zero nutrient content vs. no measurement WANT EVEN MORE? Unlock flavonoid phytonutrients (in-app one-time purchase) for powerful, science-backed nutrients

Screenshots

Nutrina4 screens
Tip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nutrina at Free against Tip's $4.99. Nutrina also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On ads and device support 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

Nutrina is free to download; Tip costs $4.99 up front. Tip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nutrina asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nutrina ships an update every 2 months, Tip every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nutrina versus Tip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNutrinaTip
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—4.8 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB52 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCraftwiseTECHOLOTE ENTERPRISES, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Nutrina

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tip

One-time1
  • Flavonoids$0.99

Questions

Is Nutrina free?
Nutrina is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tip free?
Tip costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Nutrina or Tip have ads?
Neither Nutrina nor Tip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nutrina or Tip?
Nutrina ships an update every 2 months, and Tip every 5 months. Most recently, Nutrina was updated on October 18, 2026 and Tip on October 24, 2026.

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