Comparison

Calorie Counter vs EatWrite

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

Head to head
About

Calorie Counter

Effortlessly track calories, meals, and supplements with an AI-powered food recognition system. Access a vast food database, set custom diet goals, and monitor macros, micros, water intake, and exercise. Enjoy a clean, ad-free interface with smart insights and multi-device sync.

Highlights
  • Instant food logging
  • AI-powered food recognition
  • Massive food database
  • Custom diet goals
  • Track macros & micros
  • Water and exercise logging
  • Supplement tracking
Features
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Tap & Track - Nutrition Reinvented. Track calories, understand nutrition, and improve your wellbeing with the most advanced nutrition tracking experience on the App Store. Trusted by millions since 2009, Tap & Track combines science-backed nutrition analysis, AI-powered food logging, and a revolutionary motivation system designed to help you build healthier habits that last. More than a calorie counter, Tap & Track helps you understand how your food choices affect your body every day. WHAT MAKES TAP & TRACK DIFFERENT? Nutri-Squares™ Nutrition is more than calories. Our unique Nutri-Squares™ system transforms vitamins, minerals, omega, fiber, and other essential nutrition targets into a simple visual challenge. Watch squares fill as you progress toward your daily goals and instantly see where your nutrition needs attention. No complicated charts. No confusing numbers. Just clear visual progress that keeps you motivated every day. Vitality-Squares™ Your daily choices influence more than your weight. Vitality-Squares™ help you understand how nutrition, hydration, activity, and lifestyle habits contribute to your overall wellbeing. Track the positive and negative factors that shape your daily vitality and discover opportunities to improve your health one step at a time. Built Around Motivation Most people don’t quit because they lack information. They quit because tracking becomes boring. Tap & Track applies proven behavioral psychology principles, achievements, streaks, progress systems, and visual rewards designed to make healthy eating more engaging and sustainable. AI-Powered Food Logging Log meals in seconds. • Search millions of foods • Scan barcodes instantly • Use AI photo recognition • Save favorites for one-tap logging • Create custom foods and recipes Science-Backed Nutrition Analysis Track far more than calories. Monitor protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals, fiber, hydration, sugar, sodium, saturated fat, and supplement intake. All nutritional recommendations are based on established dietary guidelines and evidence-based nutrition science. Personalized Nutrition Goals Whether your goal is weight loss, muscle gain, improved nutrition, or long-term health, Tap & Track adapts targets to your personal profile and lifestyle. Weight Loss Made Smarter Calories matter. Nutrition quality matters too. Tap & Track helps you manage both, so you can lose weight while building healthier eating habits and supporting long-term wellbeing. Supplement Tracking Keep all your supplements organized in one place and understand how they contribute to your overall nutrition picture. Designed for Simplicity Beautiful. Fast. Intuitive. No clutter. No ads. No unnecessary complexity. Just the information you need, exactly when you need it. WHY TAP & TRACK? Because health is more than calories. Tap & Track helps you understand not only how much you eat, but how well you nourish your body. Track food. Improve nutrition. Boost vitality. Download Tap & Track today. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Tap & Track offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions. Subscription Name: Tap & Track Pro Subscription Length: Yearly Price: Displayed in-app before purchase Payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Terms of Use: https://www.trianvil.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.trianvil.com/privacy-policy

About

EatWrite

This app empowers users to make informed nutrition decisions by tracking calories, macros, and micronutrients. It features ingredient avoidance, smart food scanning, and barcode scanning for quick logging. Visualize your progress and understand how food impacts your health with daily summaries.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive nutrition tracking
  • Ingredient avoidance technology
  • Smart food scan
  • Free barcode scanner
  • Daily health summaries
  • Custom food creation
  • Progress visualization
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Whether you're tracking macros, avoiding certain additives, managing allergies, following specific dietary restrictions, or simply being more conscious about what you eat, EatWrite gives you the power to make better nutrition decisions every day. Why Choose EatWrite? Comprehensive Nutrition Tracking: Monitor calories, macros, and micronutrients with our intuitive, easy-to-use interface. Ingredient Avoidance Technology: Easily flag ingredients you want to avoid. Smart Food Scan: Log your meal just by snapping a picture. Free Barcode Scanner: Quickly scan product barcodes to see nutrition info and ingredients instantly. Daily Summaries: See how your food choices impact your Gut, Skin, and Overall Health. Custom Foods: Create custom foods that fit your nutrition goals. Progress Visualization: Track your nutrition journey with beautiful, easy-to-understand charts and graphs. EatWrite was founded on the principle that modern nutrition is more than just calorie counting. It's about empowering individuals to make conscious, informed decisions about every ingredient they consume. Download now and take the first step toward more mindful eating! By using EatWrite, you acknowledge and agree to: Terms of Service: https://www.eatwrite.io/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.eatwrite.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Calorie Counter4 screens
EatWrite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EatWrite at 5.0 against Calorie Counter's 4.4. EatWrite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Calorie Counter's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 8) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Calorie Counter sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and EatWrite sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EatWrite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calorie Counter has 1.5K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Calorie Counter's written reviews are positive against 100% of EatWrite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calorie Counter ships an update weekly, EatWrite fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Calorie Counter versus EatWrite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalorie CounterEatWrite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better8
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB73 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTrianvil Software d.o.o.EatWrite

Customer experience

Calorie Counter

All ratings1,461 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews589 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative13.9%

EatWrite

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Calorie Counter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Search function not working properly
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Syncing issues causing data loss

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more international/local food options
  • Implement barcode scanning
  • Allow more customization of overview/reporting
  • Improve syncing and stability
  • Provide more accurate calorie burn calculations

EatWrite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Calorie Counter

Subscriptions9
  • Pro$9.991 Month
  • Tap & Track Calorie Counter7 Days trial$12.491 Year
  • Tap & Track Calorie Counter$12.491 Year
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  • Tap & Track Calorie Counter$24.991 Year
  • Pro$29.991 Year
  • Pro$39.991 Year
  • Pro$49.991 Year
  • Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year
4 purchases

EatWrite

Subscriptions4
  • EatWrite$9.991 Month
  • EatWrite1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • EatWrite$69.991 Year
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  • EatWrite1 Year trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Calorie Counter free?
Calorie Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EatWrite free?
EatWrite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calorie Counter or EatWrite?
EatWrite is rated higher. Calorie Counter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while EatWrite averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Calorie Counter or EatWrite have ads?
Calorie Counter shows ads; EatWrite does not.
Which is updated more often, Calorie Counter or EatWrite?
Calorie Counter ships an update weekly, and EatWrite fortnightly. Most recently, Calorie Counter was updated on October 29, 2026 and EatWrite on October 7, 2026.

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