# Calorie Counter + vs Synopsis

The clearest difference is monetization model: Calorie Counter + at freemium against Synopsis's subscription. Calorie Counter + also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 50%) and ratings volume (26K vs 408). Synopsis's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, 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 Synopsis sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.39 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Calorie Counter + against 4.7 for Synopsis. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calorie Counter + has 26K ratings behind it against 408, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Calorie Counter +'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Synopsis's.

Calorie Counter + ships an update fortnightly, Synopsis every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calorie Counter + | Synopsis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-plus/id444924121/reviews)** | [4.7 (408 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synopsis-nutri-ai-tracker/id6520395773/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 408 |
| Positive reviews | **78.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 129 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NutraTech Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/419867592) | [Synopsis Health Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126689722) |

## 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


### Synopsis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synopsis-nutri-ai-tracker/id6520395773)

Effortlessly track your food intake and nutrition using AI. Simply snap a photo of your meal to get instant insights into calories and macros. Connect with friends or a coach to stay motivated and achieve your health goals.

**Highlights:** AI meal photo analysis, Personalized goal setting, Nutrition insights, Progress tracking, Social sharing with friends/coach, Mindful eating guidance

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited | $5.39 | per month |
| Monthly Unlimited - Affiliate | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Unlimited | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Unlimited | $26.99 | per year |
| Yearly Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Sale | $33.49 | per year |
| Yearly Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Unlimited - Affiliate | $53.99 | per year |
| Yearly Unlimited | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly with 30-day trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly with 7-day trial | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Accurate food photo recognition and AI identification
- ⚡ Quick and effortless meal logging (3 clicks or less)
- 🎯 Precise calorie and macro calculations
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🔄 Easy editing and customization of meals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($22/month, $180 lifetime)
- 🐛 Frequent bugs after recent updates
- 🔄 Inconsistent calorie calculations and nutritional data
- ⏱️ Timezone/GMT issues with meal logging dates
- 📊 Missing or blank summary reports

**Reported bugs**

- Calorie counter resets at random times
- Cannot edit meals or change meal dates/times
- Meals logged after 8pm recorded to next day (timezone bug)
- Cannot access favorites while adjusting meals
- Barcode scanner unavailable during meal adjustments

**Requested features**

- Automatic calorie calculation based on macro inputs
- Error alerts for incorrect nutritional totals
- Weight-based calorie recommendation updates
- iOS widgets for quick access
- Integration with MacroFactor app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calorie Counter + free?

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

### Is Synopsis free?

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

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

Calorie Counter + is rated higher. Calorie Counter + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Synopsis averages 4.7 from 408 ratings.

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

Calorie Counter + shows ads; Synopsis does not.

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

Calorie Counter + ships an update fortnightly, and Synopsis every 4 days. Most recently, Calorie Counter + was updated on November 1, 2026 and Synopsis on October 30, 2026.

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