Comparison

CalBot vs ChowTracker

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

Head to head
About

CalBot

Effortlessly monitor your food intake and achieve your health objectives with this intelligent calorie tracking application. It offers multiple convenient logging methods, including photo, voice, and barcode scanning, to simplify your nutrition management.

Highlights
  • Photo meal logging
  • Voice input for meals
  • Barcode scanning for food
  • Personalized calorie goals
  • Advanced progress charts
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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CalBot: Make Calorie Tracking Easy Take control of your health and achieve your fitness goals with CalBot, the smart and intuitive calorie tracking app. Whether you're trying to lose weight, maintain a healthy lifestyle, or fuel your fitness journey, CalBot has you covered. With cutting-edge technology, tracking your calories has never been easier. Why Choose CalBot? • Snap & Track – Take a photo to instantly log your meal—no manual entry needed! • Voice Input – Log meals hands-free by speaking their names. • Barcode Scanning – Quickly add packaged foods by scanning their barcode. • Quick Text Input – Easily add meals via the keyboard. • Personalized Goals – Set your target weight, and CalBot will calculate your ideal calorie intake. • Advanced Progress Tracking – View detailed weekly, monthly, and yearly charts. • Seamless Apple Health Integration – Sync data, including smart scale readings. • Dark & Light Mode – Track your way, day or night. Your Health Journey, Simplified. Say goodbye to tedious logging and hello to smarter health management. Whether at home, dining out, or on the go, CalBot is your ultimate nutrition companion. Start tracking smarter today. Download CalBot now! SUPPORT Our goal is to build the best apps in the world. You can help us by reporting bugs and requesting features via Email: help@steps.app TERMS & PRIVACY: https://steps.app/privacy https://steps.app/terms-of-service

About

ChowTracker

This app helps you manage your nutrition and achieve your health goals through personalized insights and easy logging. Track meals, water, weight, and gain smart feedback on your eating habits. Unlock advanced features for a comprehensive wellness journey.

Highlights
  • Personalized nutrition goals
  • Quick meal and water logging
  • Extensive food database
  • Progress tracking with charts
  • Smart insights on eating patterns
  • Customizable meal saving
  • Weight and sleep tracking
Features
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ChowTracker: Nutrition & Meal Tracking Take control of your nutrition with ChowTracker, the intelligent food tracking app designed to make healthy eating simple and sustainable. Whether you're managing weight, building muscle, or improving overall wellness, ChowTracker provides personalised nutrition insights tailored to your unique goals. KEY FEATURES: • Personalised Nutrition Goals - Get custom calorie and macro targets based on your body, activity level, and goals • Quick Logging - Easily log meals, water intake, and weight with our intuitive interface • Food Database - Access thousands of foods with complete nutritional information • Progress Tracking - Monitor your journey with detailed charts and statistics • Smart Insights - Receive feedback on your eating patterns and nutrient balance • Custom Meals - Save your favourite meal combinations for faster future logging • Weight Tracking - Track your weight changes over time with visual progress charts • Daily Summaries - Get a clear breakdown of your daily nutrition at a glance PREMIUM FEATURES: • Barcode Scanner - Instantly log packaged foods by scanning their barcodes • Advanced Nutrient Tracking - Monitor micronutrients, vitamins, and minerals • Water Tracker - Set hydration goals and track your daily water intake • Sleep Tracking - Log your sleep to understand its impact on nutrition and wellness • Advanced Progress Reports - Access detailed insights and analytics about your nutrition journey • Fasting Mode - Switch to fasting mode to lock the app and only log what matters during your fast (water, sleep and exercise) ChowTracker respects your privacy. We don't sell your data or show advertisements. Your health information stays private and secure. Download ChowTracker today and take the first step toward healthier, more mindful eating! Privacy Policy: https://chowtracker.co.uk/privacy.php Terms of Use: https://chowtracker.co.uk/terms.php https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Powered by fatsecret nutrition API’ (www.fatsecret.com)

Screenshots

CalBot4 screens
ChowTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ChowTracker at none against CalBot's shown. ChowTracker also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). CalBot's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 58%) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 818). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. CalBot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ChowTracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CalBot against 4.7 for ChowTracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 818 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of CalBot's written reviews are positive against 58% of ChowTracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CalBot versus ChowTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalBotChowTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.9K ratings)4.7 (818 ratings)
Positive reviews79.1% of reviews — better58.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3.9K — better818
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStepsApp GmbHJamie Botham

Customer experience

CalBot

All ratings3,920 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews772 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral7.6%
Negative13.2%

ChowTracker

All ratings818 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral5.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral24.2%
Negative17.7%

Bugs and requests

CalBot

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect macronutrient calculations
  • Scanning issues with certain products

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add Arabic language support
  • Improve accuracy of food tracking

ChowTracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

CalBot

Subscriptions10
  • CalApp Calorie Tracker Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • CalBot: AI Calorie Tracker PRO1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • PRO Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • PRO Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PRO Yearly2 variants$23.901 Year
  • CalApp Calorie Tracker Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • PRO Quarterly$32.993 Months
  • PRO Yearly7 Days trial$32.991 Year
  • PRO Yearly7 Days trial$47.901 Year
  • PRO Yearly$47.901 Year
3 purchases

ChowTracker

Subscriptions2
  • ChowTracker Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • ChowTracker Annual Premium$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99

Questions

Is CalBot free?
CalBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChowTracker free?
ChowTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CalBot or ChowTracker?
CalBot and ChowTracker are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.9K and 818 ratings respectively.
Do CalBot or ChowTracker have ads?
CalBot shows ads; ChowTracker does not.
Which is updated more often, CalBot or ChowTracker?
CalBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and ChowTracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, CalBot was updated on September 24, 2026 and ChowTracker on September 24, 2026.

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