# CalSnap vs GrowKeep

The clearest difference is ads: GrowKeep at none against CalSnap's shown. GrowKeep also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). CalSnap's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CalSnap sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and GrowKeep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GrowKeep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CalSnap has 3.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CalSnap ships an update every 10 days, GrowKeep every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CalSnap | GrowKeep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calsnap-ai-calorie-counter/id6737776894/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/growkeep/id6785693325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 108 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RMGO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745937252) | [Figrski Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896704137) |

## What reviewers say

### CalSnap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calsnap-ai-calorie-counter/id6737776894)

Effortlessly track your food intake by simply taking a photo of your meal. This app provides a detailed breakdown of calories, macros, and nutrients in seconds, helping you understand your nutrition without manual entry.

**Highlights:** Photo-based food logging, Instant calorie and macro breakdown, Personalized daily targets, All-in-one nutrition dashboard, Barcode scanning, Smart food database search

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Without Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly 12.99 | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly and Discount 75% | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| CalSnap Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Trial and Discount 75% | $24.99 | per year |
| CalSnap Three Months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| CalSnap Yearly Discount 50% | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Test 1 | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Test 2 | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Trial and Discount 25% | $74.99 | per year |
| CalSnap Yearly | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with weight loss
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Tracks calories well
- 👍 Improves health and fitness
- 🚀 Motivating and supportive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Trouble with completing reviews
- 🐛 App gets stuck on certain screens
- 🚫 Limited weight range

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Allow editing of calorie counts
- Improve photo scanning functionality


### GrowKeep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/growkeep/id6785693325)

Easily track plant care with detailed logs, photo timelines, and customizable reminders. AI analyzes your plant's history and photos for personalized advice. Organize gardens and beds, and receive climate-based warnings.

**Highlights:** Log care in seconds (watering, fertilizing, etc.), Build photo timelines for plant history, Set customizable care reminders, Organize plants by garden and bed, AI-powered plant advice based on your data, Offline functionality for logging and photos, Climate and frost date information

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GrowKeep Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| GrowKeep Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CalSnap free?

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

### Is GrowKeep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CalSnap or GrowKeep?

GrowKeep is rated higher. CalSnap averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while GrowKeep averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do CalSnap or GrowKeep have ads?

CalSnap shows ads; GrowKeep does not.

### Which is updated more often, CalSnap or GrowKeep?

CalSnap ships an update every 10 days, and GrowKeep every 11 days. Most recently, CalSnap was updated on October 22, 2026 and GrowKeep on October 10, 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.*