Comparison

MyGenes vs CalBuddy

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

Head to head
About

MyGenes

Unlock personalized health insights based on your unique genetic makeup. Discover optimal foods, understand your predisposition to certain health conditions, and receive AI-driven recommendations for weight loss and blood sugar balance. Tailor your diet and fitness routines for maximum effectiveness.

Highlights
  • Personalized genetic report
  • Food suitability analysis
  • Blood sugar balancing guidance
  • AI-powered health calculator
  • Genetically matched recipes
  • Customizable workout programs
Features
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Get rid of excess fat, balance blood sugar levels and improve your health - with the most advanced way in the world, without dieting and without a caloric deficit, using the most advanced genetic test in the world. • Genetic report In the genetic report you will receive the complete information about your genetics. The information in the report constitutes the "operating instructions for the body" and is based on the analysis of the results of your genetic test. Thanks to the genetic report you will be able to find out: • Which foods are suitable for you and which foods you should avoid • Is there a genetic tendency to develop type 2 diabetes and what should you do to balance your sugar levels • What foods are you sensitive to? • At what times you should eat and how many meals a day according to gene analysis related to the functioning of your biological clock • Which vitamins and minerals are you genetically predisposed to be deficient in? • What are the genetic tendencies you have for various metabolic diseases and how to avoid them Calculator: • The calculator is based on an artificial intelligence algorithm and weighs 3 parameters: the results of your genetic test, your lifestyle and your blood tests • The calculator will show you practical and targeted recommendations regarding the specific changes you need to make to lose weight, balance your blood sugar levels and improve your health • The calculator will track how the recommendations are implemented all the way, until they taste like a way of life for you Foodgenes: • The food guide is a scientific and technological breakthrough. Thanks to it, you can easily find out which foods and recipes are suitable for your genetics and which foods you should avoid in order to lose weight, balance blood sugar levels and improve health • Get a match percentage in the range of 0-100 in relation to your genetic match for each food / recipe / meal • Find out which food combinations are recommended for you to improve the genetic compatibility of each meal • Composition of recipes adapted to your genetics • Build yourself menus and get real-time feedback on their suitability for your genetics • Record in real time the foods you ate at each meal and receive monitoring of their compatibility with your genetics and recommendations for improvement sport: • Thanks to the analysis of dozens of genetic variants related to your body's response to sports, you will be able to build, completely by yourself, the most accurate training program that will allow you to reach your goals in the fastest and most accurate way for you. *** This app is intended for customers who purchased the MyGenes genetic test. The functions in the application are accessible depending on the type / scope of the test purchased. For purchase and additional information: MyGenes.co.il Quotes and links to sources: “Behavioral treatments can result in a weight loss sufficient to improve health for many patients” Link - https://mygenes.co.il/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Improved-weight-management-using-genetic-information-to-personalize-a-calorie-controlled-diet-2.pdf "We identified statistically significant interactions between the APOA2 -265T>C and SATFAT on BMI in all three populations" Link - https://mygenes.co.il/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/APOA2-Dietary-Fat-and-Body-Mass-Index-Replication-of-a-Gene-Diet-Interaction-in-3-Independent-Populations-1.pdf “Both genetic and lifestyle factors contribute to an individual’s disease risk, suggesting a multi-omic approach is essential for personalized prevention” Link - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-43058-0 “Cardiovascular disease (CVD) results from complex interactions between genetic and environmental factors” Link - https://mygenes.co.il/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/CVD.pdf

About

CalBuddy

Easily track your calorie intake with AI-powered food scanning and personalized insights. Quickly log meals from a vast database of common foods, making nutrition management simple and efficient for reaching your weight goals.

Highlights
  • AI food scanning and logging
  • Personalized weight goal insights
  • Quickly log common foods
  • Extensive Israeli food database
  • Simple and fast user experience
Features
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הדרך הקלה והחכמה לשלוט בקלוריות שלך! נמאס לך לספור קלוריות ידנית? עם CalBuddy, מעקב התזונה שלך הופך לפשוט, מהיר ומדויק – בלחיצת כפתור! - סרקו והכניסו מזון בקליק – אין צורך לנחש, ה-AI שלנו מזהה את המנה שלך מיד. - מעקב חכם ומותאם אישית – קבלו תובנות שיעזרו לך להגיע למטרות המשקל שלך. - חוויית שימוש קלה ומהירה – לא מסובך, לא מעייף – פשוט עובד עבורך. - שמור מאכלים נפוצים לשימוש חוזר מידי. - הוסיפו ארוחה ברגע מתוך מאגר של אלפי מאכלים נפוצים בישראל מחשבון הקלוריות CalBuddy – הדרך החכמה והפשוטה לאיזון קלוריות ושמירה על הבריאות שלך! הורידו עכשיו והתחילו כדי לעשות צעד ענק אל עבר המטרות שלכם! הערה: איננו מציעים ייעוץ רפואי. כל ההמלצות באפליקציה הן בגדר הצעה בלבד. יש להתייעץ עם איש מקצוע ולעשות בדיקה עצמאית לפני התחלת תוכנית קלורית או תזונתית חדשה. תוצאות ניתוח סריקת מזון וגישה ליכולות האפליקציה דורשות מנוי בתשלום או תקופת נסיון. תנאים שימוש: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MyGenes4 screens
CalBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyGenes at 5.0 against CalBuddy's 4.4. MyGenes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). CalBuddy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (37 vs 1). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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. CalBuddy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. MyGenes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyGenes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CalBuddy has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyGenes ships an update every 3 weeks, CalBuddy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MyGenes versus CalBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyGenesCalBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings137 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB65 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLev Hai Genetics LTDTomer Cnaan

In-app purchases

None

MyGenes

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

CalBuddy

Subscriptions6
  • מנוי PRO שבועי$6.997 Days
  • מנוי PRO חודשי$11.991 Month
  • מנוי שנתי3 Days trial$17.991 Year
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  • מנוי שנתי3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • מנוי PRO שנתי7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • מנוי PRO שנתי3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is MyGenes free?
MyGenes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CalBuddy free?
CalBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyGenes or CalBuddy?
MyGenes is rated higher. MyGenes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CalBuddy averages 4.4 from 37 ratings.
Do MyGenes or CalBuddy have ads?
MyGenes shows ads; CalBuddy does not.
Which is updated more often, MyGenes or CalBuddy?
MyGenes ships an update every 3 weeks, and CalBuddy fortnightly. Most recently, MyGenes was updated on August 5, 2026 and CalBuddy on August 26, 2026.

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