# ControlMyWeight vs Calorie Counter

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ControlMyWeight at 24K against Calorie Counter's 369. ControlMyWeight also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Calorie Counter's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 69%). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Calorie Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Calorie Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ControlMyWeight has 24K ratings behind it against 369, 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 81% of Calorie Counter's.

ControlMyWeight ships an update every 6 weeks, Calorie Counter every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ControlMyWeight | Calorie Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlmyweight/id578546778/reviews) | **[4.7 (369 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-so-simple/id1607997170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 369 |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **80.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CalorieKing](https://appshunter.io/developer/454930995) | [Daiki Tsukuda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505893655) |

## 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


### Calorie Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-so-simple/id1607997170)

Easily track your daily calorie intake without the need for registration. Start logging your meals immediately to support healthy eating habits. An optional premium plan removes ads and unlocks all features.

**Highlights:** Easy calorie counting, No registration required, Immediate use, Ad-free premium option, Unlock all features with premium

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Extremely simple and intuitive interface
- ⚡ Fast and lightweight app
- 💰 Completely free with minimal ads
- 🎯 Does exactly what it's designed to do
- 🔒 No account creation required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 No cross-device synchronization
- 📊 Graph/chart display has alignment issues
- 🔤 Spelling error ('Cart' instead of 'Chart')
- 📢 Ads present in free version
- 🔧 Limited customer support and contact options

**Reported bugs**

- Graph display shifts zero point on certain days
- Subscription cancellation option not visible
- App will not sync across Apple devices
- No way to add weight tracking without logging a calorie entry

**Requested features**

- Save favorite meals for faster logging
- Ability to add entries to past days
- Protein and macro tracking
- Monthly and yearly chart views
- Long-term tracking data sorting (weeks, months, years)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ControlMyWeight free?

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

### Is Calorie Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ControlMyWeight or Calorie Counter?

Calorie Counter is rated higher. ControlMyWeight averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Calorie Counter averages 4.7 from 369 ratings.

### Do ControlMyWeight or Calorie Counter have ads?

Both ControlMyWeight and Calorie Counter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ControlMyWeight or Calorie Counter?

ControlMyWeight ships an update every 6 weeks, and Calorie Counter every 5 weeks. Most recently, ControlMyWeight was updated on November 8, 2026 and Calorie Counter on November 3, 2026.

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