Comparison

BadHealth vs Cofactor

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

Head to head
About

BadHealth

Scan your fridge and pantry ingredients to get personalized meal suggestions. Customize with dietary preferences and notes to receive step-by-step recipes with nutritional information. Easily generate new ideas if the first suggestion isn't quite right.

Highlights
  • Ingredient scanning via camera
  • Customizable dietary preferences
  • Personalized meal suggestions
  • Step-by-step recipe instructions
  • Nutritional information
  • Generate alternative meal ideas
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HOW TO USE BADHEALTH: 1) Open the App 2) Launch BadHealth on your device. You’ll land on the home screen after answering some lifestyle questions, where you’ll see a big green "Scan" button. 3) Tap the green "Scan" button to activate your camera. 4) Point your camera at the inside of your fridge or pantry and take a clear picture of your ingredients. BadHealth will automatically scan and detect all the ingredients in your fridge. After scanning, you’ll be taken to a new screen where you can: 5) Add or remove ingredients that were detected. 6) Specify dietary preferences (e.g., vegan, gluten-free, low-carb). Add comments (e.g., “I don’t like spicy food” or “Use up the chicken first”). Get Your Meal 7) Once you’re happy with your selections, tap the "Get Meal" button. BadHealth will generate a delicious meal idea based on the ingredients you have and your preferences. You’ll see: A recipe with step-by-step instructions. Nutritional information to help you stay on track. Serving suggestions to make your meal even better. Not Satisfied? Try Again! If the meal suggestion doesn’t excite you, simply tap the "Make Me Something Else" button. BadHealth will instantly generate a new meal idea for you to explore. Disclaimer: This app is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health. If you have a medical emergency, contact your doctor or emergency services immediately. MEAL SUGGESTIONS REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ For more information review: https://www.badhealthy.com/privacy-policy.html

About

Cofactor

Improve your well-being by monitoring the specific nutrients in your meals, going beyond simple calorie counting. Receive a personalized nutrition plan and use AI to instantly analyze food from photos, understanding its impact on your health.

Highlights
  • Personalized wellness nutrition plan
  • AI-powered instant food analysis via photo
  • Track macro and micronutrients
  • Monitor impact on physical, hormonal, and gut health
  • Customized plan based on wellness questions
Features
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Optimize your health by tracking the actual nutrients in your food, not just the calories. PERSONALIZED NUTRITION PLAN Get a custom nutrition plan centered around health and wellness tailored to your goals and your body's needs. INSTANT ANALYSIS Take a picture of your food, let AI analyze the nutrients, and see how the food you eat affects your health. TRACK WHAT MATTERS Tracking just the calories you eat is outdated. Cofactor helps you track the key nutrients you need to support your physical, hormonal, and immune health. HOW TO USE EAT WELL: 1. Answer wellness questions to create a plan for you 2. Take a picture of your food 3. Track your nutrient analysis NOTE: Cofactor does not offer medical advice. Please conduct your own research and consult with a medical professional before following a wellness plan. We offer a free trial for new users. After the trial has ended, a subscription is required to use Cofactor. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy policy: https://michaelrbautista.github.io/appstoreprivacy/

Screenshots

BadHealth4 screens
Cofactor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: BadHealth at free with in-app purchases against Cofactor's subscription. BadHealth also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Cofactor's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. BadHealth sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Cofactor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 BadHealth against 4.7 for Cofactor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 92 and 130 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BadHealth ships an update fortnightly, Cofactor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BadHealth versus Cofactor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBadHealthCofactor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (92 ratings)4.7 (130 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings92130 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLife Satisfaction LLCMichael Reeves Bautista

Customer experience

BadHealth

All ratings35 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cofactor

All ratings130 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.6%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

BadHealth

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Access Plan$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited BadHealth$19.991 Year
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  • Quarterly Unlimited Plan$24.993 Months
  • Unlimited$29.991 Year
10 purchases

Cofactor

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$9.997 Days
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  • Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Discounted Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Discount3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is BadHealth free?
BadHealth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cofactor free?
Cofactor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BadHealth or Cofactor?
Cofactor is rated higher. BadHealth averages 4.7 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Cofactor averages 4.7 from 130 ratings.
Do BadHealth or Cofactor have ads?
BadHealth shows ads; Cofactor does not.
Which is updated more often, BadHealth or Cofactor?
BadHealth ships an update fortnightly, and Cofactor every 9 days. Most recently, BadHealth was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cofactor on October 23, 2026.

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