# ControlMyWeight vs Weight Loss Simple Tracker App

The clearest difference is update cadence: Weight Loss Simple Tracker App at every 10 days against ControlMyWeight's every 6 weeks. ControlMyWeight's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 2.2K) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ControlMyWeight sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Weight Loss Simple Tracker App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.6 for ControlMyWeight against 4.7 for Weight Loss Simple Tracker App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ControlMyWeight has 24K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of ControlMyWeight's written reviews are positive against 66% of Weight Loss Simple Tracker App's.

ControlMyWeight ships an update every 6 weeks, Weight Loss Simple Tracker App every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ControlMyWeight | Weight Loss Simple Tracker App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlmyweight/id578546778/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weight-loss-simple-tracker-app/id1226502637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 66.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 72 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CalorieKing](https://appshunter.io/developer/454930995) | [Sttir, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/996795404) |

## What reviewers say

### ControlMyWeight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlmyweight/id578546778)

Track your food intake and exercise to achieve your weight goals. This app offers a comprehensive food database, barcode scanning, and progress charts to help you manage weight loss, gain, or maintenance. It supports offline use and detailed nutritional tracking.

**Highlights:** Personalized calorie and workout targets, Accurate food database, Barcode scanner, Progress charts, Offline diary for meals and exercise, Recipe calorie calculation, Nutritional tracking (fat, sugar, protein, etc.)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.49 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Remove Ads | $11.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward design and navigation
- 💡 Ability to create and track custom recipes
- 🚀 Convenient for repeat meals
- 👍 Helps with weight loss and health goals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Barcode scanner not working for many items
- 🐛 Limited food database, requiring manual entry
- 🐛 Difficulty editing or modifying recipes
- 🐛 Lack of integration with other apps and health data
- 🐛 Ads and login issues for paid users

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues, especially after iOS updates
- Login problems and inability to access account
- Inconsistent or missing nutritional information for some foods

**Requested features**

- Add more exercise options beyond just common activities
- Ability to track macros, vitamins, and minerals separately
- Integration with Apple Health or other fitness apps
- Option to disable automatic exercise calorie deduction
- Improved barcode scanning and food database coverage


### Weight Loss Simple Tracker App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weight-loss-simple-tracker-app/id1226502637)

This app helps users track their weight loss journey by recording daily weight, body fat percentage, and BMI. It offers visual progress tracking with graphs and avatar changes, along with reminders and notes to stay motivated. Premium features include an ad-free experience, data backup, and enhanced customization options.

**Highlights:** Record weight and body fat percentage, Automatic BMI calculation, Avatar changes with BMI level, Weight entry reminders, Daily notes and progress graphs, Passcode lock for privacy, Sync steps from Apple Health

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 💡 Motivating avatar changes
- 📊 Helpful graphs and progress tracking
- 🎉 Effective for weight loss

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙁 Discouraging avatar designs
- 🤔 Limited customization options
- 💰 Premium features too expensive
- 🤨 Lack of racial diversity in avatars
- 🙄 Pushy subscription prompts

**Reported bugs**

- Weight data not syncing between devices
- Incorrect BMI calculations for some users
- Crashing issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add total weight lost metric
- Improve avatar customization options
- Integrate water intake tracking
- Sync data across multiple devices
- Provide more inclusive avatar options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ControlMyWeight free?

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

### Is Weight Loss Simple Tracker App free?

Weight Loss Simple Tracker App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ControlMyWeight or Weight Loss Simple Tracker App?

Weight Loss Simple Tracker App is rated higher. ControlMyWeight averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Weight Loss Simple Tracker App averages 4.7 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do ControlMyWeight or Weight Loss Simple Tracker App have ads?

Both ControlMyWeight and Weight Loss Simple Tracker App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ControlMyWeight or Weight Loss Simple Tracker App?

ControlMyWeight ships an update every 6 weeks, and Weight Loss Simple Tracker App every 10 days. Most recently, ControlMyWeight was updated on November 4, 2026 and Weight Loss Simple Tracker App on November 2, 2026.

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