# Calorie Counter + vs QDQ

The clearest difference is monetization model: Calorie Counter + at freemium against QDQ's subscription. Calorie Counter + also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 6). QDQ's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calorie Counter + sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and QDQ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QDQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calorie Counter + has 26K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Calorie Counter +'s written reviews are positive against 100% of QDQ's.

Calorie Counter + ships an update fortnightly, QDQ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calorie Counter + | QDQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-plus/id444924121/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qdq/id6443656358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 129 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NutraTech Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/419867592) | [Queens Don't Quit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648103907) |

## 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 (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| 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 | $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


### QDQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qdq/id6443656358)

This fitness app offers daily live workouts, on-demand classes, and gym programs led by professional trainers. It also provides a schedule planner, nutrition recipes with a shopping list tool, and an online community forum for support.

**Highlights:** Daily live workouts, On-demand fitness classes, Gym programs, Workout scheduling planner, Nutrition recipes and shopping list, Online community forum

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly with free trial | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $20.99 | per month |
| 3 Monthly | $54.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $164.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calorie Counter + free?

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

### Is QDQ free?

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

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

QDQ is rated higher. Calorie Counter + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while QDQ averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

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

Calorie Counter + shows ads; QDQ does not.

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

Calorie Counter + ships an update fortnightly, and QDQ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Calorie Counter + was updated on November 1, 2026 and QDQ on October 27, 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.*