Comparison

CalBot vs Bulk

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

Bulk

This app helps users gain muscle and weight efficiently by making it easier to consume high-calorie meals. It offers features like a custom shake generator and AI-powered food logging to help users meet their daily intake goals.

Highlights
  • High-calorie shake generator (up to 1500 calories)
  • Photo-based food tracking
  • AI text input for logging meals
  • Customizable calorie goals
  • Progress tracking for weight gain
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Bulk – Calorie Tracking for Muscle & Weight Gain  Building muscle or gaining weight can be hard, especially if you struggle to eat enough.  Bulk is a calorie tracking app designed specifically for people who want to gain mass efficiently without forcing down large meals.  Track your calories the way that works best for you.  Use your camera to scan meals instantly or log food with simple text input powered by AI.  What makes Bulk different is its focus on high-calorie solutions.  Generate custom shakes with up to 1,500 calories, making it easier to reach your daily intake fast, even on busy days or when your appetite is low.  Features:  High-Calorie Shake Generator – Create shakes tailored to your calorie needs, up to 1,500 calories  Photo-Based Food Tracking – Take a picture of your meal and get instant calorie estimates  AI Text Input – Log meals quickly by typing what you ate  Whether you’re bulking for the gym, recovering weight, or simply need a faster way to hit your calorie goals, Bulk helps you stay consistent and make progress.  The best way to gain weight and build muscles - Bulk.  This app is intended for tracking and informational purposes only. It does not provide medical or nutritional advice and is not a substitute for professional guidance from a doctor or qualified nutritionist. Use of the app is at your own responsibility. To use this app you need a premium subscription, but we offer a 3 day free trial EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CalBot4 screens
Bulk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: CalBot at free with in-app purchases against Bulk's subscription. CalBot also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 14). Bulk's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Bulk sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 4.9 for Bulk. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CalBot has 4K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CalBot ships an update every 2 weeks, Bulk every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CalBot versus Bulk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalBotBulk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4K ratings)4.9 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStepsApp GmbHElias Ilk

Customer experience

CalBot

All ratings3,920 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews788 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral7.6%
Negative14.1%

Bulk

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Bulk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

CalBot

Subscriptions9
  • 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 Yearly7 Days trial$32.991 Year
  • PRO Yearly7 Days trial$47.901 Year
  • PRO Yearly$47.901 Year
4 purchases

Bulk

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium 3 Months3 Days trial$22.993 Months
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  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is CalBot free?
CalBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bulk free?
Bulk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CalBot or Bulk?
Bulk is rated higher. CalBot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Bulk averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.
Do CalBot or Bulk have ads?
CalBot shows ads; Bulk does not.
Which is updated more often, CalBot or Bulk?
CalBot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bulk every 10 days. Most recently, CalBot was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bulk on October 30, 2026.

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