Comparison

CalScan vs CalPal

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

Head to head
About

CalScan

Effortlessly track your calorie and nutrition intake with advanced AI. Simply snap a photo of your meal, type it in, or scan a barcode for instant, accurate nutritional insights to support your health and weight management goals.

Highlights
  • AI food recognition from photos
  • Text-based meal logging
  • Barcode scanning for instant data
  • Detailed nutritional insights
  • Calorie and macronutrient calculation
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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CalScan: Your AI Calorie & Nutrition Tracker Welcome to CalScan, the cutting-edge app designed to make calorie counting and nutrition tracking effortless and accurate. Whether you're embarking on a weight loss journey or simply aiming to maintain a balanced diet, CalScan is your perfect companion. Harness the power of advanced AI technology to instantly recognize and analyze your food, giving you precise nutritional insights in seconds. Key Features: Snap & Analyze: AI Food Recognition Capture a photo of your meal, and let CalScan handle the rest. Our sophisticated AI instantly identifies the food, calculating calories and key nutrients to provide you with an immediate and detailed nutritional profile. Text Input: Quick & Accurate Food Logging Prefer typing? Simply describe your meal in text, and CalScan will accurately identify and calculate the calories and nutrients, making meal logging quick and easy. Barcode Scanning: Instant Nutritional Data Scan the barcode on food packages to access a comprehensive database of nutritional information. Get instant calorie counts and nutrient details with just a quick scan. Why Choose CalScan: AI-Powered Efficiency: Leverage the latest in AI technology for fast and accurate food recognition and calorie calculation. User-Friendly Interface: Designed for ease of use, CalScan makes tracking your diet simple and straightforward. Comprehensive Nutritional Insights: Get detailed information on calories, macronutrients, and more, tailored to your dietary needs. With CalScan, managing your diet and tracking your nutrition has never been easier. Start your journey towards a healthier you with the app that takes the hassle out of calorie counting and nutritional tracking. Download CalScan today and experience the future of dietary management! Note: We do not provide medical advice. All nutritional information and recommendations offered by CalScan should be viewed as general guidelines. Please consult with a healthcare professional before making any significant changes to your diet or nutrition plan. Privacy Policy: http://assets.zestcalorie.com/about/privacy-policy-as.html Terms & Conditions: http://assets.zestcalorie.com/about/terms-and-conditions-as.html

About

CalPal

Effortlessly track your nutrition by simply taking a photo of your meal. Get instant macro estimates and clear insights to guide your health journey without tedious logging.

Highlights
  • Instant macro estimates via photo scanning
  • Intuitive interface for daily tracking
  • Real-time progress visualization
  • Simplified nutrition logging
  • Goal-oriented health insights
Features
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Track Your Nutrition with Photo-Powered Simplicity Transform your health journey without the complexity. CalPal brings you a seamless way to track your nutrition and reach your goals. Simply snap a photo of your meal and instantly see your macros—no tedious logging, no confusion, just clear insights to guide your choices. FEATURES: - Instant macro estimates with photo scanning - Clean, intuitive interface for easy daily tracking - Real-time progress visualization CalPal combines innovative technology with an easy-to-use interface to revolutionize nutrition tracking. Take the guesswork out of healthy eating and make informed decisions with every meal. Perfect for: - Fitness enthusiasts - Health-conscious individuals - Busy professionals - Anyone looking to optimize their nutrition Ready to maximize your health without the hassle? Your path to better nutrition starts here. Download CalPal today and join thousands who've discovered how simple staying healthy can be. *Note*: CalPal provides estimated nutritional information for general reference purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Analysis features require a subscription Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CalScan4 screens
CalPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CalPal at 100% against CalScan's 37%. CalPal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). CalScan's advantage is ratings volume (306 vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, 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. CalScan sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and CalPal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CalPal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CalScan has 306 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of CalScan's written reviews are positive against 100% of CalPal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CalScan ships an update every 2 weeks, CalPal every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CalScan versus CalPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalScanCalPal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (306 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings306 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB29 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperShanghai Mimi Pig Network Technology Co., LtdNikola Uzelac

Customer experience

CalScan

All ratings305 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive37.3%
Neutral11.9%
Negative50.8%

CalPal

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

CalScan

Subscriptions9
  • Premium (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly Discount$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Premium (Yearly)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly Discount$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99
  • Premium Lifetime$99.99
3 purchases

CalPal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Membership$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • CalPal Day Pass$0.99

Questions

Is CalScan free?
CalScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalPal free?
CalPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CalScan or CalPal?
CalPal is rated higher. CalScan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 306 ratings, while CalPal averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do CalScan or CalPal have ads?
CalScan shows ads; CalPal does not.
Which is updated more often, CalScan or CalPal?
CalScan ships an update every 2 weeks, and CalPal every 6 days. Most recently, CalScan was updated on October 25, 2026 and CalPal on October 24, 2026.

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