# Cal Smart vs Sleep Talking Recorder

The clearest difference is rating: Cal Smart at 5.0 against Sleep Talking Recorder's 4.7. Cal Smart also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). Sleep Talking Recorder's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cal Smart sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Sleep Talking Recorder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cal Smart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sleep Talking Recorder has 81 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Cal Smart ships an update monthly, Sleep Talking Recorder every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cal Smart | Sleep Talking Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cal-smart/id6737219020/reviews)** | [4.7 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-talking-recorder/id6744232674/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **81** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 135 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jienan Yao](https://appshunter.io/developer/994410104) | [Gabe Rogers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584630702) |

## What reviewers say

### Cal Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cal-smart/id6737219020)

Instantly analyze meals by taking a photo to get calorie and macronutrient breakdowns. Receive personalized health advice and track workouts for a holistic approach to wellness. View weekly reports to monitor progress and make informed dietary choices.

**Highlights:** Photo-based nutrient recognition, Personalized health advice, Integrated workout tracking, Weekly health reports, Simple and intuitive interface, Comprehensive health tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cal Smart Membership | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Cal Smart Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Cal Smart Membership | $24.99 | per year |


### Sleep Talking Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-talking-recorder/id6744232674)

This app records and categorizes sleep sounds like talking and snoring. It helps identify potential sleep issues and offers relaxing soundscapes to aid falling asleep faster.

**Highlights:** Records sleep talking and snoring, Automatic sound categorization, Identifies potential sleep issues, Relaxing sleep sound library, Customizable sound mixes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cal Smart free?

Cal Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sleep Talking Recorder free?

Sleep Talking Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cal Smart or Sleep Talking Recorder?

Cal Smart is rated higher. Cal Smart averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Sleep Talking Recorder averages 4.7 from 81 ratings.

### Do Cal Smart or Sleep Talking Recorder have ads?

Neither Cal Smart nor Sleep Talking Recorder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cal Smart or Sleep Talking Recorder?

Cal Smart ships an update monthly, and Sleep Talking Recorder every 4 weeks. Most recently, Cal Smart was updated on October 8, 2026 and Sleep Talking Recorder on October 24, 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.*