# CalBot vs Bulk

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CalBot | Bulk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calbot-ai-calorie-tracker/id6621263391/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulk-calorie-tracker/id6756218835/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 91 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StepsApp GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018640589) | [Elias Ilk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783389687) |

## What reviewers say

### CalBot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calbot-ai-calorie-tracker/id6621263391)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CalApp Calorie Tracker Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| CalBot: AI Calorie Tracker PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PRO Yearly | $23.90 | per year |
| CalApp Calorie Tracker Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $32.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $47.90 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $47.90 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for tracking calories
- 👍 Good user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate food tracking
- 💰 Expensive after free trial
- 🔒 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect macronutrient calculations
- Scanning issues with certain products

**Requested features**

- Add Arabic language support
- Improve accuracy of food tracking


### Bulk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulk-calorie-tracker/id6756218835)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium 3 Months | $22.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


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