Comparison

Calorie Counter vs Sodium Tracker°

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

Head to head
About

Calorie Counter

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
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MyNetDiary is the calorie tracker you'll actually stick with: fast, accurate, and ad-free. Log meals in seconds with the free barcode scanner, Meal Scan (just photograph your plate), or quick search. Then get on with your day. Trusted by 32 million people. Named the top weight loss app by Forbes Health (2025). Scored highest of 30 apps for behavioral strategies in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The New York Times called it simpler, quicker, and better-looking than the competition. Featured in Today's Dietitian. WHY PEOPLE SWITCH Accuracy: MyNetDiary runs on a staff-verified food database of over 2 million foods with up to 108 nutrients per entry, built on USDA and NCC research-grade sources, the same databases used in clinical research. Most apps rely on crowdsourced data full of duplicates and errors. Our team reviews and updates 2,500-3,500 foods every day. An independent 2026 study in Nutrition and Health found MyNetDiary's calorie totals within 5 calories of the reference records and rated it highest of 17 apps for overall quality. Speed: In our January 2026 test, we logged the same 127 foods in every major app over a week. MyNetDiary took 31% fewer taps than the most popular calorie tracker. Results: In a peer-reviewed JMIR study of 5,132 MyNetDiary users (2026), those who tracked food 6-7 days a week lost 11.33% of body weight on average over 6 months. Value: The free version is generous, with barcode scanning, full macro tracking, 108 nutrients, and water tracking. No ads, no account required, no paywall tricks. WHAT YOU GET FOR FREE • Unlimited food diary with search, favorites, recent meals, and copy-from-day. • Free barcode scanner with accurate nutrition data from the verified food database. • Voice logging. • Macro tracking, planning, and protein tracking. • 108 nutrients - deep, accurate nutrition tracking (vitamins, minerals, omegas, amino acids). • Exercise tracking. • Water tracking. • Calorie calculator. • Customizable dashboard. • Weight loss progress charts and reports - no chart caps. • Custom foods and recipes. • Food sharing with friends and family. • Apple Watch app and widgets. • Apple Health sync: writes 51 data types, reads 14. • Coaching tips, meal reminders, shopping list. • Logging streaks to keep you going. • Professional Connect: share your diary with a dietitian, coach, or doctor. Used by dietitians and health professionals at no cost. • In-app Community. • Articles by Registered Dietitians. • Works offline. PREMIUM • Meal Scan: snap your plate and log it, matched against the staff-verified database. • GLP-1 Companion: nutrition-first support for Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, and other semaglutide or tirzepatide medications, with protein targets and muscle protection while you lose weight. • Calorie and macro cycling. • Autologging: your regular meals logged automatically. • Intermittent fasting. • Advanced Autopilot, adaptive TDEE: estimates your actual energy expenditure from logged food, exercise, and Trending Weight and updates calories and macros weekly. • Health tracking: measurements, blood pressure, blood glucose, A1C, ketones, and more. • Medications and diabetes tracking. • Sync with Fitbit, Garmin, and Withings. • Trend Analysis to spot patterns and optimize. • Meal Planner. • Recipe import. • 600+ recipes and diet plans by Registered Dietitians: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Keto, and more. PREMIUM PLUS: AI COACH AI Coach is built on 20 years of nutrition expertise. • Daily guidance based on what you actually ate, not just what you planned. • AI voice logging: describe your meal out loud. • Meal suggestions matched to your calorie budget and preferences. • AI Restaurant Menu Scan: find the best options when eating out. Results may vary. MyNetDiary does not provide medical advice. All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners. Research: www.mynetdiary.com/research.html Terms of Use: www.mynetdiary.com/terms.html

About

Sodium Tracker°

Easily monitor your daily sodium consumption. Log food and drinks to see your intake on a clear dashboard. Integrates with the Health app to write nutrition data.

Highlights
  • Track dietary sodium intake
  • Log food and beverages
  • Daily consumption dashboard
  • Health app integration
  • Write nutrition data to Health app
Features
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Track your dietary Sodium intake with this easy-to-use app. Simply input your food and beverage when you consume them throughout the day, and watch as a dashboard shows you how much of your daily recommended sodium you’re consuming. INTEGRATION WITH THE HEALTH APP • Write nutrition data to the Health app - Sodium. Terms & Conditions: https://voltaic-bill-66d.notion.site/Sodium-Terms-Conditions-070ec5c7cc174ec69e74142f8758bf0c Privacy policy: https://voltaic-bill-66d.notion.site/Sodium-Privacy-Policy-d88103ada10042c7b3a077b0cad22e1a

Screenshots

Calorie Counter4 screens
Sodium Tracker°3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calorie Counter at 86% against Sodium Tracker°'s 55%. Calorie Counter also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (171K vs 205). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Calorie Counter sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Sodium Tracker° sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calorie Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calorie Counter has 171K ratings behind it against 205, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Calorie Counter's written reviews are positive against 55% of Sodium Tracker°'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calorie Counter ships an update weekly, Sodium Tracker° every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Calorie Counter versus Sodium Tracker°: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalorie CounterSodium Tracker°
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (171K ratings) — better4.4 (205 ratings)
Positive reviews85.6% of reviews — better54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings171K — better205
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#17 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size304 MB27 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMyNetDiary Inc.Abhinav Khanger

Customer experience

Calorie Counter

All ratings170,299 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews5,231 reviews
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative9.8%

Sodium Tracker°

All ratings205 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral13.6%
Negative31.8%

User reviews

Calorie Counter

From 171K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Sodium Tracker°

From 205 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app for sodium tracking
  • 👍 Helpful tool for CKD patients
  • 👍 Very intuitive interface
  • 👍 Good database of food options
  • 👍 Works swell for tracking sodium

Room to improve

  • 💰 Not paying for food logging
  • 👎 Search and scan limited on free version
  • 👎 No instructions provided
  • 👎 Paid version expensive for features
  • 👎 Search bar not prominent

Bugs and requests

Calorie Counter

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Issues with logging in and account management
  • Incorrect food data and nutrition information

Requested features

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

Sodium Tracker°

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Search not identifying data
  • Cannot cancel subscription
  • Flawed scanning, items disappear
  • App locks up sometimes
  • Barcode scanner does not work
Show 1 more
  • Scanning does not log results

Requested features

8 requests
  • Free food logging
  • Zebra scanner integration
  • Allow half quantities
  • Better instructions for use
  • Scan option for products
Show 3 more
  • Sodium as key metric in food tiles
  • Direct search bar on front page
  • Improved home screen widget appearance

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Calorie Counter

Subscriptions7
  • MyNetDiary Premium3 variants$8.991 Month
  • Premium Plus$14.991 Month
  • MyNetDiary Premium$29.991 Year
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  • MyNetDiary Premium2 variants$39.991 Year
  • MyNetDiary Premium$59.991 Year
  • MyNetDiary Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • MyNetDiary Premium1 Year trial2 variants$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • 3-months Subscription$23.99
  • 12-months Subscription$59.99
6 purchases

Sodium Tracker°

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Calorie Counter free?
Calorie Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sodium Tracker° free?
Sodium Tracker° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calorie Counter or Sodium Tracker°?
Calorie Counter is rated higher. Calorie Counter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 171K ratings, while Sodium Tracker° averages 4.4 from 205 ratings.
Do Calorie Counter or Sodium Tracker° have ads?
Neither Calorie Counter nor Sodium Tracker° shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calorie Counter or Sodium Tracker°?
Calorie Counter ships an update weekly, and Sodium Tracker° every 9 days. Most recently, Calorie Counter was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sodium Tracker° on October 27, 2026.

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