# Calorie Counter by Numify vs Lean

Calorie Counter by Numify and Lean both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 46% of Calorie Counter by Numify's written reviews are positive against 19% of Lean's. Calorie Counter by Numify also leads on ratings volume (40K vs 2.6K) and chart position (#40 vs unranked). Lean's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calorie Counter by Numify sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Lean sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 Numify against 4.7 for Lean. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calorie Counter by Numify has 40K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Calorie Counter by Numify's written reviews are positive against 19% of Lean's.

Calorie Counter by Numify ships an update weekly, Lean every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calorie Counter by Numify | Lean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-by-numify/id6474290049/reviews) | [4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lean-ai-macro-tracker/id6741105248/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | **45.8% of reviews** | 19.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 255 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Municorn Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/380984285) | [HUBX YAZILIM HIZMETLERI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619331387) |

## What reviewers say

### Calorie Counter by Numify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calorie-counter-by-numify/id6474290049)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #68 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Effortlessly track your food intake and nutritional information with an AI-powered scanner that recognizes meals from photos. Get personalized calorie and macro plans to support weight loss, muscle gain, or maintenance.

**Highlights:** AI Food Scanner for instant nutritional info, Barcode scanner for packaged foods, Personalized calorie and macro calculator, Macro tracker with custom diet plans, Water intake tracker, Weight progress tracker

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Calorie Calculator: Track Food | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Calorie Counter Plus | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Calorie Counter Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Calorie Counter Plus, Limited Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Calorie Counter & Food Tracker | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Plus | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Calorie Counter & Food Tracker | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Food, Calorie & Macro Counter | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Plus | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium features | $49.99 | per year |
| Calorie Counter Plus | $59.99 | per year |
| Plus | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Calorie Counter & Food Tracker | $59.99 | per year |
| Plus | $69.99 | per year |
| Calorie Counter & Food Tracker | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Calorie Counter & Food Tracker | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for tracking calories and macros
- 🚀 Convenient barcode scanning
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Streamlined calorie tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate calorie/macro data
- 🔒 Paywall for key features
- 🔒 Limited free version
- 🐛 Barcode scanner issues
- 🐛 Inability to manually adjust macros

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Date/time tracking inaccuracies
- Inconsistent data display

**Requested features**

- Integration with fitness trackers
- Ability to save custom meals/recipes
- More granular macro tracking options
- Improved barcode database
- Customizable goals and settings


### Lean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lean-ai-macro-tracker/id6741105248)

Effortlessly track your meals and calories with AI-powered analysis. Simply snap a photo or manually log your food for precise insights. Understand your daily needs and adjust your plan with built-in calculators for calories and deficits.

**Highlights:** AI meal analysis, Photo food logging, Barcode scanning, Manual food entry, Calorie calculator, Calorie deficit calculator, Macro and protein tracking

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Dietitian Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Dietitian Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Usage for 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Usage for 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weeklu Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Dietitian Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Usage for 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Usage for 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Usage for 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Usage for 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔍 Decent AI food recognition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall prevents basic functionality
- 🔍 Lacking database search functionality
- 🚫 Unable to log food, workouts, or fasting
- 🚫 Inability to scan barcodes or images
- 📊 Inaccurate macro recommendations

**Reported bugs**

- Submit button for refund not working
- App not syncing with Apple Health

**Requested features**

- Ability to add fractional portions
- Option to delete incorrect workouts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calorie Counter by Numify free?

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

### Is Lean free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calorie Counter by Numify or Lean?

Calorie Counter by Numify and Lean are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 40K and 2.6K ratings respectively.

### Do Calorie Counter by Numify or Lean have ads?

Neither Calorie Counter by Numify nor Lean shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calorie Counter by Numify or Lean?

Calorie Counter by Numify ships an update weekly, and Lean every 2 weeks. Most recently, Calorie Counter by Numify was updated on September 27, 2026 and Lean on September 25, 2026.

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