# Calorie Counter + vs FitCal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calorie Counter + at 78% against FitCal's 0%. Calorie Counter + also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (26K vs 1). FitCal's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calorie Counter + sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and FitCal sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calorie Counter + has 26K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of FitCal's.

Calorie Counter + ships an update fortnightly, FitCal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calorie Counter + | FitCal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-plus/id444924121/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitcal/id6451419678/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **78.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NutraTech Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/419867592) | [Furkan Karababa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698164633) |

## 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. Features a verified food database, barcode scanner, and community support.

**Highlights:** Calorie and nutrient tracking, Verified food database, Barcode scanner, Exercise tracking with device sync, Recipe and meal 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 | $29.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $39.99 | per year |
| 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


### FitCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitcal/id6451419678)

Effortlessly track your nutrition using AI. Describe meals or upload photos for instant calorie and nutrient estimates. Access healthy recipes and monitor your progress with a personal profile.

**Highlights:** AI-powered meal logging, Calorie and nutrient estimation, Photo-based food analysis, Healthy recipe collection, Personal profile and progress tracking, Secure data storage

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access (1 Month) | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calorie Counter + free?

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

### Is FitCal free?

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

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

Calorie Counter + is rated higher. Calorie Counter + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while FitCal averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Calorie Counter + shows ads; FitCal does not.

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

Calorie Counter + ships an update fortnightly, and FitCal every 3 days. Most recently, Calorie Counter + was updated on November 6, 2026 and FitCal on November 3, 2026.

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