# BitePal vs Days Without

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Days Without at 100% against BitePal's 42%. Days Without also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 27) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). BitePal's advantage is ratings volume (57K vs 7) and chart position (#98 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BitePal sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Days Without asks for nothing beyond the download.

Days Without holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BitePal has 57K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of BitePal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Days Without's.

BitePal ships an update weekly, Days Without every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BitePal | Days Without |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitepal-food-calorie-tracker/id6479529917/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-without-behavior-tracker/id6743569264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 181 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reface Lithuania UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736165250) | [Santiago Gil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803483894) |

## What reviewers say

### BitePal

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

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #125 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app uses AI to scan your meals from photos, providing instant nutrition scores and guidance. It gamifies weight goals with a customizable virtual pet, making healthy eating fun and sustainable. Track calories, water, and fasting with gentle reminders and personalized meal plans.

**Highlights:** AI meal scanning from photos, Gamified weight goal tracking, Customizable virtual pet raccoon, Calorie, water, and fasting tracking, Personalized weekly meal plans, Dietary pattern breakdown

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

**In-app purchases (26)**

| 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 |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| 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)


### Days Without

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-without-behavior-tracker/id6743569264)

Track progress on personal goals and habits with a clean, intuitive interface. Set intentions, celebrate milestones, and stay motivated on your journey to a healthier, more mindful life.

**Highlights:** Track progress on habits, Measure time since last event, Minimalist design, Clear timelines, Celebrate milestones, Stay on track

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BitePal free?

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

### Is Days Without free?

Days Without is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BitePal or Days Without?

Days Without is rated higher. BitePal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 57K ratings, while Days Without averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do BitePal or Days Without have ads?

Neither BitePal nor Days Without shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BitePal or Days Without?

BitePal ships an update weekly, and Days Without every 10 days. Most recently, BitePal was updated on November 3, 2026 and Days Without on October 30, 2026.

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