# BitePal vs Solid Core

The clearest difference is rating: BitePal at 4.7 against Solid Core's 1.0. BitePal also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (56K vs 1). Solid Core's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 26) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BitePal sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Solid Core asks for nothing beyond the download.

BitePal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BitePal has 56K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BitePal ships an update weekly, Solid Core every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BitePal | Solid Core |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitepal-food-calorie-tracker/id6479529917/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solid-core/id6738000669/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | — |
| Size | 237 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reface Lithuania UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736165250) | [Konstantinos Anagnostakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/545699886) |

## What reviewers say

### BitePal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitepal-food-calorie-tracker/id6479529917)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #170 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app simplifies food tracking with an AI scanner that analyzes your meals from photos. It offers a fun, gamified experience with a customizable character to help you build healthy habits and achieve your weight goals.

**Highlights:** AI food scanner from photos, Effortless meal logging, Calorie, water, and fasting tracking, Gamified habit building with character, Personalized meal plans and recipes, Dietary pattern breakdown

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

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $1.99 | per year |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pookies Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual + 3-Day Free Trial | $23.99 | per year |
| Annual + 7-Day Free Trial | $23.99 | per year |
| BitePal Yearly 23.99 | $23.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $35.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $35.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $35.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| BitePal Plus Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Pookies Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| BitePal 400 Bitecoins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| BitePal 2200 Bitecoins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🦝 Cute and fun virtual pet
- 🍽️ Helps track eating habits
- 🤗 Promotes a healthy relationship with food
- 💰 Good value for the subscription
- 🎨 Customizable raccoon

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inaccurate food identification and calorie estimation
- 📷 Requirement to take photos of meals
- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🤔 Lack of manual food entry option
- 🤯 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Meal logs being duplicated
- Camera not working
- Meals not being logged properly
- Subscription issues (e.g., being charged despite cancellation)

**Requested features**

- Allow manual food entry
- Provide more customization options for the raccoon
- Add ability to track water and snacks
- Implement a social/competition aspect with friends
- Include more detailed nutrition tracking (e.g., vitamins, minerals)


### Solid Core

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solid-core/id6738000669)

Manage your bookings, check your remaining visits, and get information on available services. Stay updated with the latest news and offers.

**Highlights:** Make bookings, View visit balance, Access service information, Receive news updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BitePal free?

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

### Is Solid Core free?

Solid Core is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BitePal or Solid Core?

BitePal is rated higher. BitePal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while Solid Core averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BitePal or Solid Core have ads?

Neither BitePal nor Solid Core shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BitePal or Solid Core?

BitePal ships an update weekly, and Solid Core every 14 months. Most recently, BitePal was updated on October 14, 2026 and Solid Core on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*