# Calorie Counter + vs ProteinLog

The clearest difference is monetization model: Calorie Counter + at freemium against ProteinLog's subscription. Calorie Counter + also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). ProteinLog's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases 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 ProteinLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ProteinLog 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Calorie Counter + ships an update fortnightly, ProteinLog weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calorie Counter + | ProteinLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-plus/id444924121/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proteinlog-macro-tracker/id6759217872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 125 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NutraTech Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/419867592) | [Swiftful Dynamics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839753891) |

## 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


### ProteinLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proteinlog-macro-tracker/id6759217872)

This AI-powered app simplifies nutrition tracking by allowing users to log meals via photo, voice, text, or barcode. It provides detailed insights into calories, macros, and food quality to support various health goals like fat loss or muscle gain.

**Highlights:** AI-powered meal logging (photo, voice, text), Barcode scanning for packaged foods, Detailed calorie and macro tracking, Food quality insights, Apple Watch and Health integration, Saved meals and quick templates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| ProteinLog Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| ProteinLog Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calorie Counter + free?

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

### Is ProteinLog free?

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

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

ProteinLog is rated higher. Calorie Counter + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while ProteinLog averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Calorie Counter + shows ads; ProteinLog does not.

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

Calorie Counter + ships an update fortnightly, and ProteinLog weekly. Most recently, Calorie Counter + was updated on October 18, 2026 and ProteinLog on October 7, 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.*