Quick Carb vs Ming
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Quick Carb
Effortlessly track your daily carbohydrate intake in seconds. This app focuses solely on counting carbs without complex food databases or account requirements, making it ideal for various low-carb lifestyles and diabetes management.
- Log carbs in under 5 seconds
- No account or food database required
- Clean daily and full history view
- Set daily carb targets
- Quick-add favorite entries
- Streak tracking and daily reminders
- Offline functionality
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Know your daily carb count in under 5 seconds. No food databases, no account required, no clutter — just open, log, and go. QuickCarb is the anti-MyFitnessPal. While other apps make you scan barcodes, search databases, and log 47 micronutrients, we do one thing: count carbs. Whether you're keto, low-carb, diabetic, or carnivore, QuickCarb keeps you on track without the bloat. WHY QUICKCARB? • Log carbs in under 5 seconds — not 5 minutes • No account required — your data stays on your device, always • No food database to search — just type a number and go • Clean daily view — see today's total at a glance • Full history — track your progress over days and weeks • Works offline — no internet connection needed FREE FEATURES • Daily target — set a carb goal and see color-coded progress (teal → amber → red) • Quick-add favorites — save common entries, add with one tap • Streak tracking — see how many days in a row you've logged • Daily reminder — get a notification at a time you choose • Share your day — share a branded summary card with friends or your community • Guided onboarding — start logging immediately with a quick walkthrough PREMIUM (ONE-TIME UNLOCK) • Trends & averages — weekly, monthly, and 7-day rolling average with a sparkline chart • Full history — see every entry you've ever logged, not just the last few days • Apple Health sync — carb entries write to HealthKit automatically • CSV export — download your data to share with your doctor or dietitian • More to come — premium gets every future feature update BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO JUST WANT TO COUNT CARBS Perfect for: - Keto and low-carb dieters - People managing type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance - Carnivore and paleo followers - Anyone watching their carb intake - Users tired of bloated nutrition apps WHAT USERS ARE SAYING "No Frills Love It!" — paulbainjr "Quick, simple, brilliant!" — ARD1983SouthWales "Simple and Perfect" — Sadinflorida Download QuickCarb today and take the hassle out of carb tracking.
Ming
This mindful journaling app offers a private space to explore your emotions and understand yourself better. Receive gentle AI-powered reflections inspired by wisdom and mindfulness to help you notice patterns in your feelings and stay grounded.
- AI-powered reflections
- Private journaling space
- Weekly emotion summaries (Pro)
- Offline access
- Light and dark themes
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App Store Description Find clarity in your thoughts and calm in your day. Ming is a mindful journaling companion that helps you reflect on your emotions and understand yourself more deeply — one gentle moment at a time. Simply write what’s on your mind, and Ming responds with a compassionate reflection inspired by timeless wisdom and modern mindfulness. Over time, you’ll begin to notice patterns in your feelings, helping you stay grounded and aware of your inner world. How Ming Helps You Reflect Gentle AI Reflections — Receive calm, human-like insights that help you explore your emotions with understanding and curiosity. Mindful Journaling Space — A clean, private space for your thoughts — free of judgment, noise, or distractions. Weekly Summaries (Pro feature) — See how your emotions change over time with simple, thoughtful summaries that bring awareness and perspective. Free Reflections Every Week — Reflect up to five times per week, or upgrade to Ming Pro for unlimited reflections and deeper insights. Offline-Safe Journaling — Your recent reflections stay accessible even when you’re offline. Light & Dark Zen Themes — Choose your preferred mood with Ming’s soothing Zen Mint palette. Why People Love Ming Ming isn’t here to fix you — it’s here to listen. To help you pause, breathe, and rediscover the quiet strength within you. Whether you’re processing a difficult day or celebrating a small joy, Ming meets you where you are. Start Your Mindful Journey Today Reflect. Understand. Grow. Let Ming be your gentle companion on the path toward awareness and peace.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ming at none against Quick Carb's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Quick Carb sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Ming asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Quick Carb | Ming |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Duke | Wenyang Yao |
Customer experience
Quick Carb
Ming
Bugs and requests
Quick Carb
Reported bugs
8 issues- Upgrade not applied after payment
- Cannot view saved history after upgrade
- First entry won't save
- App crashes or shuts down
- Day doesn't roll over automatically
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- Entries reset to current day
- Contact support link broken
- App asks to pay again after upgrade
Requested features
5 requests- Allow editing of entries
- Allow deleting of entries
- Add ability to copy from previous days
- Fix date rollover bug
- Improve app icon
Ming
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Quick Carb
- Carb Counter Pro Upgrade$0.99
- Carb Counter Upgrade$0.99
Ming
No in-app purchases









