Comparison

Calonic vs Thru

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

Head to head
About

Calonic

Features
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Calorie tracking as easy as texting a friend. Type what you ate, the way you would say it: "a cappuccino and a croissant" or "half a pizza margherita". Or take a photo of your plate, a nutrition label or a recipe. Calonic estimates calories and nutrients in seconds. No searching through food databases, no weighing every gram. WHY CALONIC Tracking every meal already takes discipline. So logging itself should take as little time as possible. Calonic is built around that idea: one message, one estimate, done. A rough estimate is still better than no estimate at all. YOUR DAY AT A GLANCE • Your calories and the nutrients that matter to you, with a clear goal for each • See instantly how much is left for today, or whether you are already within your goal • Save favorites and log your usual meals with one tap YOUR PERSONAL GOAL • Calonic calculates your daily target from your body data, activity and goal: lose weight, keep it, gain weight or build muscle • Choose your priorities, for example protein first, and set your own values if you prefer • Vegetarian or vegan? Set your diet and Calonic estimates dishes to match YOUR MOVEMENT COUNTS Turn it on, and Calonic adds the active calories from Apple Health to your daily goal. Your goal grows with every walk and every workout. STAY ON TRACK • Your streak shows how many days in a row you have logged • A calendar marks every day you were within your goal • The report shows your calorie mix of carbohydrates, fat and protein, your nutrients over time and your weight MORE • Syncs your meals to Apple Health • Intermittent fasting with reminders for your fasting and eating windows • Optional sarcastic mode, if you like your meals with a comment • In English and German, metric and imperial units PRIVACY Calonic shows no ads, does no tracking and does not sell your data. CALONIC PREMIUM Premium saves your meals in your diary and unlocks the report, Apple Health sync and your personal goals. Try it free for one week, then monthly or yearly. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel it in your App Store account settings. Calonic gives estimates and is not medical advice. Terms of Use: https://calonic.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://calonic.com/data-privacy

About

Thru

Conquer legendary hiking trails virtually by tracking your real-world steps. Progress through illustrated landscapes, collect badges, and check in at landmarks on an interactive map. Every mile walked brings your virtual hiker closer to the finish line.

Highlights
  • Virtual thru-hiking expeditions
  • Real-world step tracking integration
  • Interactive progress map
  • Illustrated landscape representations
  • Trail badge collection
  • Landmark check-ins
Features
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Ever dreamed of completing a legendary thru hike? Now you can conquer epic trails like the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, Grand Tour des Alpes, and more using nothing but your daily steps! Thru connects your real-world activity to a breathtaking virtual expedition. Whether you're walking the dog, running a marathon, or simply pacing around the office, every single mile moves your hiker further along the virtual trail. See your progress unfold on a beautifully designed, interactive map. As you clock the miles, you'll pass through illustrated representations of iconic landscapes. Stay motivated by collecting unique trail badges, checking in at landmarks, and watching your virtual self complete the journey.

Screenshots

Calonic4 screens
Thru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thru at none against Calonic's 2. Calonic's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Calonic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Thru asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calonic ships an update every 8 days, Thru every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Calonic versus Thru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalonicThru
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (127 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—93.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—127 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB29 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCertyfact UG (haftungsbeschrankt)Aaron La Lau

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Calonic

Subscriptions2
  • Classic monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Classic Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Thru

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calonic free?
Calonic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thru free?
Thru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Calonic or Thru have ads?
Neither Calonic nor Thru shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calonic or Thru?
Calonic ships an update every 8 days, and Thru every 9 days. Most recently, Calonic was updated on October 30, 2026 and Thru on October 28, 2026.

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