# Calorie Counter vs WeightWatchers Program

The clearest difference is ads: Calorie Counter at none against WeightWatchers Program's shown. WeightWatchers Program's advantage is ratings volume (2.4M vs 166K) and review sentiment (95% vs 84%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calorie Counter sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and WeightWatchers Program sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 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 — 4.8 for Calorie Counter against 4.8 for WeightWatchers Program. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeightWatchers Program has 2.4M ratings behind it against 166K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Calorie Counter's written reviews are positive against 95% of WeightWatchers Program's.

Calorie Counter ships an update weekly, WeightWatchers Program every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calorie Counter | WeightWatchers Program |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (166K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-mynetdiary/id287529757/reviews) | [4.8 (2.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weightwatchers-program/id331308914/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 166K | **2.4M** |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | **95.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #23 | **#20** |
| Size | 331 MB | 559 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MyNetDiary Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/287529760) | [WW International, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331308917) |

## What reviewers say

### Calorie Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-mynetdiary/id287529757)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #48 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Track your food intake and nutrition with a comprehensive calorie counter. Log meals quickly using a barcode scanner, photo analysis, or search. Monitor macros, vitamins, minerals, and more with detailed insights and progress charts.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanner, Meal Scan (photo logging), Macro and protein tracking, 108 nutrient tracking, Progress charts, Professional Connect, Meal planner

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyNetDiary Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| MyNetDiary Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| MyNetDiary Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| MyNetDiary Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| MyNetDiary Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| MyNetDiary Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| 3-months Subscription | $23.99 | one-time |
| 12-months Subscription | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast barcode scanning
- 📊 Comprehensive data and analytics
- 💪 Helped with weight loss and healthy habits
- 🌟 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent steps tracking
- 📉 Reduced free features over time
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data access
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with logging in and account management
- Incorrect food data and nutrition information

**Requested features**

- Add more exercise options
- Improve recipe and meal planning features
- Allow more customization of nutrient targets
- Integrate with other health apps/devices


### WeightWatchers Program

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weightwatchers-program/id331308914)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app offers a science-backed weight loss tracker and personalized diet plans. It includes specialized support for weight-loss medications, AI-powered progress tracking beyond the scale, and flexible tools for various weight management goals. Connect with coaches and a supportive community for lasting results.

**Highlights:** Personalized diet plans, Weight-loss medication support, AI body scanner, Weight Health Score, Points® Program, Macro tracking, Virtual coaching sessions

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $21.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $23.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $23.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| WW Digital 6-month | $108.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Biggest little helper ever
- 🚀 Tracking made easy
- 👍 Keeps me accountable
- 👍 Motivating
- 👍 User-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Inconsistent food database
- 🐛 Difficulty finding/adding foods
- 🐛 Syncing issues with fitness trackers
- 🐛 Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect weight tracking
- Disappearing activity/sleep data
- Inability to add/edit recipes
- Unreliable syncing with fitness trackers

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/delete tracked foods
- Improved food search and database
- Ability to share/sync meals with others
- Customizable meal planning and tracking
- Detailed nutrition information (calories, macros)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calorie Counter free?

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

### Is WeightWatchers Program free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calorie Counter or WeightWatchers Program?

Calorie Counter and WeightWatchers Program are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 166K and 2.4M ratings respectively.

### Do Calorie Counter or WeightWatchers Program have ads?

WeightWatchers Program shows ads; Calorie Counter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calorie Counter or WeightWatchers Program?

Calorie Counter ships an update weekly, and WeightWatchers Program every 2 weeks. Most recently, Calorie Counter was updated on September 27, 2026 and WeightWatchers Program on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Calorie Counter or WeightWatchers Program?

Calorie Counter currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and WeightWatchers Program at #20. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*