Comparison

BACtrack vs Meal Snap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BACtrack

Estimate your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) using a compatible smartphone breathalyzer. Track your readings over time, understand impairment levels, and estimate when your BAC will return to zero. Integrates with Apple Health for a comprehensive view of your drinking habits.

Highlights
  • Estimate BAC levels
  • Connects via Bluetooth
  • ZeroLine® BAC estimation
  • Track drinking habits
  • Apple Health integration
  • Safety information
Features
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Transform your iPhone into a breathalyzer with BACtrack®! Enjoy a modern design, easier navigation, and a smoother overall experience with a lot more updates to come. Easily estimate your BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) with a BACtrack smartphone breathalyzer and this free companion app. Designed by BACtrack, the leading manufacturer of personal and professional breathalyzers, this app connects to your device wirelessly via Bluetooth®, and allows you to measure your alcohol level with the award-winning BACtrack Mobile, BACtrack C6, and BACtrack C8 smart breathalyzers. BACtrack makes it easy to understand how alcohol affects the body, empowering you to make smarter, more informed decisions. In this version of the BACtrack app: • Pairing is automatic once you turn on your BACtrack and open the app; results are communicated via Bluetooth® to display on your iPhone. • Quickly and easily estimate your BAC and read safety information about corresponding impairment levels. • ZeroLine® estimates when your BAC will return to 0.00%. • Saved BAC readings allow you to get a clear picture of your drinking habits. • Track your BAC data using Apple Health. The most trusted brand of breathalyzers on the market, BACtrack has been featured in Fast Company and CNET. Download now and test your BAC anywhere, anytime!

About

Meal Snap

Features
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Meal Snap turns a single photo into a complete nutrition log. Point your camera at any meal and Meal Snap's AI identifies the foods, estimates portions, and calculates calories and macros in seconds — no manual searching or guessing required. FEATURES • Snap a photo and get instant calorie, protein, carb, and fat estimates • Can't take a photo? Just describe your meal in your own words • Personalized daily calorie and macro targets based on your goals, body, and activity level • Track your weight over time and see your progress on a simple chart • Full meal history — browse any past day, edit or delete entries anytime • Weekly insights that summarize how you're doing • Sign in with Apple, Google, or email — your data syncs across devices Meal Snap Pro unlocks unlimited AI photo scans, full macro tracking, progress charts, and the ability to describe meals in words. Try free with 3 scans a day, or start a 7-day free trial of Pro. Meal Snap is a wellness tool, not a medical device — estimates are AI-generated and meant to help you build awareness, not replace professional nutrition or medical advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BACtrack4 screens
Meal Snap3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Meal Snap at every 5 days against BACtrack's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BACtrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year and Meal Snap sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BACtrack ships an update fortnightly, Meal Snap every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BACtrack versus Meal Snap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBACtrackMeal Snap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKHN Solutions IncJackson Lako

Bugs and requests

BACtrack

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App won't get past registration screen
  • Firmware update issues
  • Bluetooth connectivity problems
  • App crashes or freezes

Requested features

6 requests
  • Bring back Apple Watch app
  • More drink options
  • Countdown timer for blowing
  • Ability to add custom drinks
  • Battery level indicator
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  • Improved history tracking and data management

Meal Snap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BACtrack

Subscriptions2
  • BACtrack+1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • BACtrack+1 Month trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Meal Snap

Subscriptions1
  • Meal Snap Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is BACtrack free?
BACtrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meal Snap free?
Meal Snap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BACtrack or Meal Snap have ads?
Neither BACtrack nor Meal Snap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BACtrack or Meal Snap?
BACtrack ships an update fortnightly, and Meal Snap every 5 days. Most recently, BACtrack was updated on November 5, 2026 and Meal Snap on October 31, 2026.

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