# Calorie Counter vs Fasting Tracker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Calorie Counter at 171K against Fasting Tracker's 9.1K. Calorie Counter also leads on chart position (#17 vs unranked). Fasting Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calorie Counter sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Fasting Tracker sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fasting Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calorie Counter has 171K ratings behind it against 9.1K, 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 93% of Fasting Tracker's.

Calorie Counter ships an update weekly, Fasting Tracker every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calorie Counter | Fasting Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (171K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-mynetdiary/id287529757/reviews) | **[5.0 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasting-tracker-easy-fast/id6478773954/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **171K** | 9.1K |
| Positive reviews | 85.6% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 304 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyNetDiary Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/287529760) | [Samtark Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566081928) |

## What reviewers say

### Calorie Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #54 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


### Fasting Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasting-tracker-easy-fast/id6478773954)

This app helps you track intermittent fasting with a simple, ad-free timer. It offers core features for free, with optional Pro upgrades for advanced tracking, widgets, and Apple Watch integration. Your data is kept private with no account required.

**Highlights:** Intermittent fasting timer, Water tracking with reminders, Weight tracking, No account required, Ad-free experience, Advanced protocols (Pro), Home screen widgets (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seedling Sponsor | $0.99 | per month |
| Seedling Sponsor | $1.99 | per month |
| Seedling Sponsor | $2.99 | per month |
| Seedling Sponsor | $3.99 | per month |
| Flourish Sponsor | $4.99 | per month |
| Easy Fast Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Tip | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Tip | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Tip | $19.99 | per month |
| Easy Fast Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple and straightforward interface
- 🚀 Flexible fasting options
- 🚀 Detailed fasting progress tracking
- 👍 Customizable display

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app freezes or crashes
- 🔒 No user account/data sync across devices
- 🐛 Issues with lock screen/home screen widgets

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save measurements
- Inconsistent widget updates

**Requested features**

- Integration with Apple Health
- Community/social features
- Ability to plan/schedule future fasts
- Ketosis/fat-burning tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calorie Counter free?

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

### Is Fasting Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calorie Counter or Fasting Tracker?

Fasting Tracker is rated higher. Calorie Counter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 171K ratings, while Fasting Tracker averages 5.0 from 9.1K ratings.

### Do Calorie Counter or Fasting Tracker have ads?

Neither Calorie Counter nor Fasting Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calorie Counter or Fasting Tracker?

Calorie Counter ships an update weekly, and Fasting Tracker every 3 days. Most recently, Calorie Counter was updated on November 1, 2026 and Fasting Tracker on November 1, 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.*