# Calorie Counter vs 21 Day Container Tracker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Calorie Counter at freemium against 21 Day Container Tracker's subscription. Calorie Counter also leads on ratings volume (166K vs 510) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 21 Day Container Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads 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 21 Day Container Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 4.7 for 21 Day Container Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calorie Counter has 166K ratings behind it against 510, 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 74% of 21 Day Container Tracker's.

Calorie Counter ships an update weekly, 21 Day Container Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calorie Counter | 21 Day Container Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (166K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-mynetdiary/id287529757/reviews)** | [4.7 (510 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/21-day-container-tracker/id994287813/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **166K** | 510 |
| Positive reviews | **84.1% of reviews** | 74.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 331 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyNetDiary Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/287529760) | [Cube Software Solutions Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/994287812) |

## What reviewers say

### Calorie Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #49 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


### 21 Day Container Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/21-day-container-tracker/id994287813)

This app helps users track their progress on a 21-day program. It allows for easy logging of containers, water intake, exercises, and body measurements. Visualize your journey with progress graphs and access an approved food list.

**Highlights:** Tap & Track™ container and water logging, Automatic container generation, Body Part Indicator™ measurements, Exercise tracking with custom options, Daily notes and body weight tracking, Progress graphs, Approved food list

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 21 Day Tracker Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 21 Day Container Tracker Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| 21 Day Tracker Annual Pro | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📊 Helpful for tracking progress
- 🔍 Comprehensive food lists
- 🗓️ Convenient for daily tracking
- 💪 Supports various fitness programs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🔁 Resets data after each cycle
- 🚫 Limited customization options
- 📋 Lacks detailed food logging
- 🔔 Needs more notifications/reminders

**Reported bugs**

- Data loss when switching between cycles
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Inconsistent container tracking behavior

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually enter food items
- Long-term data tracking and analytics
- Integration with other fitness apps
- Customizable container settings
- Meal planning and recipe suggestions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calorie Counter free?

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

### Is 21 Day Container Tracker free?

21 Day Container Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Calorie Counter or 21 Day Container Tracker?

Calorie Counter is rated higher. Calorie Counter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 166K ratings, while 21 Day Container Tracker averages 4.7 from 510 ratings.

### Do Calorie Counter or 21 Day Container Tracker have ads?

Neither Calorie Counter nor 21 Day Container Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calorie Counter or 21 Day Container Tracker?

Calorie Counter ships an update weekly, and 21 Day Container Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Calorie Counter was updated on September 25, 2026 and 21 Day Container Tracker on September 7, 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.*