# Calorie Counter + vs ControlMyWeight

The clearest difference is update cadence: Calorie Counter + at fortnightly against ControlMyWeight's every 6 weeks. Calorie Counter + also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (79% vs 69%). ControlMyWeight's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calorie Counter + sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and ControlMyWeight sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calorie Counter + holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 24K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Calorie Counter +'s written reviews are positive against 69% of ControlMyWeight's.

Calorie Counter + ships an update fortnightly, ControlMyWeight every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calorie Counter + | ControlMyWeight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-plus/id444924121/reviews)** | [4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlmyweight/id578546778/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 24K |
| Positive reviews | **78.5% of reviews** | 68.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NutraTech Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/419867592) | [CalorieKing](https://appshunter.io/developer/454930995) |

## What reviewers say

### Calorie Counter +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-plus/id444924121)

Easily track your food intake, macros, and exercise to achieve your health goals, whether it's weight loss or building healthy habits. Utilize a verified food database, barcode scanner, and recipe builder for accurate logging. Sync with fitness devices for comprehensive tracking.

**Highlights:** Calorie and nutrient tracking, Verified food database, Barcode scanner, Exercise logging, Recipe builder, Community support

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month App-Only | $6.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $6.99 | per month |
| 12 Months | $29.99 | per year |
| 12 Months App-only | $29.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $39.99 | per year |
| 12 months App Only | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12 months App-only | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12 months App-Only | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Comprehensive food database
- 📊 Helpful tracking and progress features
- 🔗 Integrates with fitness trackers
- 💰 Affordable subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or glitches
- 🔢 Difficulty modifying portion sizes
- 📋 Missing some common food items
- 🔢 Inaccurate nutritional data for some items
- 🔗 Issues syncing with fitness trackers

**Reported bugs**

- Barcode scanner not working consistently
- Incorrect exercise calorie calculations

**Requested features**

- Add option to track net carbs
- Improve recipe creation and meal planning features
- Allow users under 18 to use the app
- Provide more customization options for calorie/macro targets
- Add notes section for daily entries


### ControlMyWeight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlmyweight/id578546778)

Track your food intake and exercise to achieve your weight goals. This app offers a comprehensive food database, barcode scanning, and progress charts to help you manage weight loss, gain, or maintenance. It supports offline use and detailed nutritional tracking.

**Highlights:** Personalized calorie and workout targets, Accurate food database, Barcode scanner, Progress charts, Offline diary for meals and exercise, Recipe calorie calculation, Nutritional tracking (fat, sugar, protein, etc.)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.49 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Remove Ads | $11.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward design and navigation
- 💡 Ability to create and track custom recipes
- 🚀 Convenient for repeat meals
- 👍 Helps with weight loss and health goals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Barcode scanner not working for many items
- 🐛 Limited food database, requiring manual entry
- 🐛 Difficulty editing or modifying recipes
- 🐛 Lack of integration with other apps and health data
- 🐛 Ads and login issues for paid users

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues, especially after iOS updates
- Login problems and inability to access account
- Inconsistent or missing nutritional information for some foods

**Requested features**

- Add more exercise options beyond just common activities
- Ability to track macros, vitamins, and minerals separately
- Integration with Apple Health or other fitness apps
- Option to disable automatic exercise calorie deduction
- Improved barcode scanning and food database coverage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calorie Counter + free?

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

### Is ControlMyWeight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calorie Counter + or ControlMyWeight?

Calorie Counter + is rated higher. Calorie Counter + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while ControlMyWeight averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

### Do Calorie Counter + or ControlMyWeight have ads?

Both Calorie Counter + and ControlMyWeight show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calorie Counter + or ControlMyWeight?

Calorie Counter + ships an update fortnightly, and ControlMyWeight every 6 weeks. Most recently, Calorie Counter + was updated on September 24, 2026 and ControlMyWeight on September 22, 2026.

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