Comparison

PaceBeep vs FoodNote

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

Head to head
About

PaceBeep

Features
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Keep your rhythm through workouts and everyday routines. PaceBeep is an interval timer with audible cues for exercise, rest, stretching, breathing practice and focused tasks. Set your interval and repetitions, tap Start and follow your session without constantly checking the screen. Use PaceBeep for HIIT and circuit training, stretching, breathing exercises, Pomodoro-style focus sessions, study breaks and cooking. INCLUDED FOR FREE • Audible interval cues and a distinct sound when your session finishes. • Sounds while your screen is locked or you use another app. • Pause and resume without restarting the timer. • Remembered settings so your next session is quicker to set up. • A 3-, 5- or 10-second preparation countdown, or an immediate start. • A full-screen timer in portrait or landscape. • Recovery of interrupted sessions from the last saved point when you reopen the app. • A choice of free sounds, light and dark themes, and English and Portuguese interfaces. MORE FLEXIBILITY WITH PACEBEEP PREMIUM • Create routines with multiple work and rest steps. • Repeat the complete sequence for up to 100 rounds and optionally skip the final rest. • Save routines and timer presets for sessions you repeat. • Start from workout, stretching, breathing and focus templates. • Set longer intervals and choose any repetition count from 1 to 100. • Browse your latest 1,000 completed sessions, stored on your device. • Personalise start, interval, transition and finish cues with Premium sounds and sound profiles. • Hear spoken countdowns and step names while the app is open. Premium features are available through an in-app subscription. Sound cues work with the screen locked; spoken cues require the app to remain open. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FoodNote

Effortlessly track your food intake by simply writing down your meals. This app's AI analyzes your entries to provide instant calorie and nutrition breakdowns, making healthy eating simple and intuitive.

Highlights
  • Notes-style food logging
  • AI-powered nutrition analysis
  • Macro breakdown (calories, protein, carbs, fat)
  • Daily food diary
  • Supports all cuisines
  • Fast and lightweight design
Features
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FoodNote: Calorie Counter The simplest way to track what you eat. No complicated dashboards. No barcode scanning rituals. Just open the app, write down your food like you're taking notes, and FoodNote figures out the calories and nutrition for you. **HOW IT WORKS** Type your meals the way you naturally think. "2 eggs and toast", "grilled chicken and rice", "coffee with milk". FoodNote's AI instantly analyzes each entry and breaks down the calories, protein, carbs, and fat. It feels less like logging and more like jotting. **FEATURES** Notes-Style Food Logging Write food entries naturally, line by line. No searching through databases. No scanning. Just type and go. AI-Powered Nutrition Analysis Powered by advanced AI, FoodNote understands real-world food descriptions, including local and cultural dishes, and returns accurate nutrition data instantly. Macro Breakdown See your daily calories, protein, carbs, and fat at a glance. Know exactly where you stand without digging through menus. Daily Food Diary Every entry is saved to your daily log. Review what you ate, spot patterns, and make better choices over time. Works for Every Cuisine Whether you're logging a burrito, a bowl of ramen, or a plate of pasta, FoodNote understands the food you actually eat, not just Western diet staples. Fast and Lightweight No bloat. No paywalled features behind every tap. FoodNote is built to be fast, clean, and get out of your way. **WHO IS IT FOR?** FoodNote is for people who want to be mindful about what they eat without making it a part-time job. If you've tried other calorie tracking apps and given up because they felt like too much work, FoodNote is the app you've been waiting for. Whether you're trying to lose weight, hit a protein goal, or simply understand your eating habits better, FoodNote gives you the clarity you need with the least amount of effort. **YOUR PRIVACY** Your food notes are yours. FoodNote does not sell your data or share it with third parties. **TERMS OF USE** https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Start logging in seconds. No account required to get started. Download FoodNote today.

Screenshots

PaceBeep4 screens
FoodNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PaceBeep at none against FoodNote's shown. PaceBeep also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. PaceBeep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and FoodNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PaceBeep ships an update monthly, FoodNote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PaceBeep versus FoodNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaceBeepFoodNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperILORAC - CONCEPTUS, LDANepayo Incorporated

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PaceBeep

Subscriptions3
  • PaceBeep Premium (Weekly)$0.997 Days
  • LxDiscover Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • PaceBeep Premium (Yearly)$17.991 Year
2 purchases

FoodNote

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$9.991 Month
  • Pro1 Month trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PaceBeep free?
PaceBeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FoodNote free?
FoodNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PaceBeep or FoodNote have ads?
FoodNote shows ads; PaceBeep does not.
Which is updated more often, PaceBeep or FoodNote?
PaceBeep ships an update monthly, and FoodNote every 3 weeks. Most recently, PaceBeep was updated on October 25, 2026 and FoodNote on October 9, 2026.

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