# Calorie Counter by Pro Tracker vs Protein Log

The clearest difference is update cadence: Calorie Counter by Pro Tracker at every 4 days against Protein Log's every 2 months. Calorie Counter by Pro Tracker also leads on ratings volume (5.4K vs 291). Protein Log's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calorie Counter by Pro Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Protein Log 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 — 4.7 for Calorie Counter by Pro Tracker against 4.7 for Protein Log. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calorie Counter by Pro Tracker has 5.4K ratings behind it against 291, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Calorie Counter by Pro Tracker's written reviews are positive against 78% of Protein Log's.

Calorie Counter by Pro Tracker ships an update every 4 days, Protein Log every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calorie Counter by Pro Tracker | Protein Log |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-by-pro-tracker/id587922128/reviews) | **[4.7 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protein-log/id1599558583/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 291 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MooveFit Technologies Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1111431498) | [Kei Suefuji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388335881) |

## What reviewers say

### Calorie Counter by Pro Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-by-pro-tracker/id587922128)

This app simplifies weight loss by helping you track food intake, set nutrition goals, and monitor progress. It offers a comprehensive food diary, personalized macro tracking, and seamless integration with other health platforms.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive food diary, Personalized nutrition goals, Apple Health data export, Seamless health integrations, Extensive food database, Quick add for busy days, Advanced weight tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - All Access | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium - All Access | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for weight loss
- 💡 Good alternative to Weight Watchers
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Accurate points tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate points calculations
- 🐛 Limited food database
- 🐛 Barcode scanner not working
- 💰 Subscription model changes
- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing user data and progress
- Incorrect points displayed for certain foods
- App freezing or crashing on launch
- Inability to edit or update saved foods

**Requested features**

- Add more international/local food options
- Improve barcode scanning functionality
- Allow manual points entry
- Implement better syncing between devices
- Add more detailed nutrition information


### Protein Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protein-log/id1599558583)

Easily track your daily protein intake to support muscle strength goals. Log food and protein amounts, view historical data, and analyze trends with weekly, monthly, and annual graphs. Set personalized daily targets and customize your week's start day.

**Highlights:** Log daily protein intake, Add favorite foods for quick entry, View historical intake data, Analyze weekly, monthly, and annual graphs, Set daily protein targets, Customize week start day

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Great for tracking protein
- 👍 Clean design
- 👍 No subscription fee (free version)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 No food library/database
- 👎 Requires manual input of protein grams
- 👎 Cannot edit/delete favorite entries easily
- 👎 Slow performance
- 👎 Useless for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot pre-plan protein intake (error message)
- Favorite star is auto-checked on app open
- Video viewing history not working
- Cannot delete planned entries

**Requested features**

- Add a food library/database
- Allow editing/deleting favorite entries
- Enable sorting of favorite entries
- Add color customization options
- Integrate with Apple Health


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calorie Counter by Pro Tracker free?

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

### Is Protein Log free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calorie Counter by Pro Tracker or Protein Log?

Protein Log is rated higher. Calorie Counter by Pro Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Protein Log averages 4.7 from 291 ratings.

### Do Calorie Counter by Pro Tracker or Protein Log have ads?

Both Calorie Counter by Pro Tracker and Protein Log show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calorie Counter by Pro Tracker or Protein Log?

Calorie Counter by Pro Tracker ships an update every 4 days, and Protein Log every 2 months. Most recently, Calorie Counter by Pro Tracker was updated on October 26, 2026 and Protein Log on October 27, 2026.

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