Comparison

CleanEats vs Cofactor

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

Head to head
About

CleanEats

This app provides a personalized nutrition guide to help you understand how specific foods impact your health. Scan your meals to receive instant feedback on potential health issues and track your progress for fast results.

Highlights
  • Personalized nutrition guide
  • Custom health model
  • Instant food scanning feedback
  • Daily food logging
  • Fast results tracking
  • Science-backed insights
Features
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CleanEats is the ultimate food scanner. Scan meals, barcodes and labels to find out calories, hidden ingredients and health score. Easily track your calories and achieve your goals. If you want to lose weight, gain muscle, get healthier or boost your energy, CleanEats is here to help you win. PERSONALIZED NUTRITION GUIDE Get a custom health model based on your unique body, with nutrition guidance catered specifically to your goals. RECIPES MADE FOR YOU Browse a library of healthy recipes suited to your dietary needs, paired with a personalized meal plan and shopping list to take the guesswork out of eating well. INSTANT FEEDBACK Scan your food to discover what's been causing your health problems and find the quickest solution. FAST RESULTS Log your food every day to get feedback. Start seeing results in as little as 2 weeks. Our insights are backed by trusted scientific guidelines from reputable sources such as the World Health Organization (WHO), American Heart Association (AHA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). New subscribers get a free trial. After the trial, a subscription is required to keep using CleanEats. Terms https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy https://www.cleaneats.app/privacypolicy

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

CleanEats4 screens
Cofactor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: CleanEats at free with in-app purchases against Cofactor's subscription. CleanEats also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 129). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. CleanEats sells 19 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 — 4.9 for CleanEats against 4.8 for Cofactor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CleanEats has 5.6K ratings behind it against 129, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CleanEats ships an update every 11 days, Cofactor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CleanEats versus Cofactor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCleanEatsCofactor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.6K ratings) — better4.8 (129 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.6K — better129
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCoda Labs LtdMichael Reeves Bautista

Customer experience

CleanEats

All ratings5,571 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative64.4%

Cofactor

All ratings129 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.9%

Bugs and requests

CleanEats

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • It's always stuck
  • Don't waste your time
  • Subscription

Cofactor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

19 purchases

CleanEats

Subscriptions19
  • Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited Weekly7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Unlimited Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited Quarterly$39.993 Months
  • Unlimited Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Unlimited Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Unlimited Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Unlimited Quarterly3 Days trial$49.993 Months
  • Pro Yearly$72.001 Year
  • Yearly Pro$79.991 Year
  • Unlimited Yearly7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Unlimited Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Unlimited Yearly7 Days trial$129.991 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 CleanEats free?
CleanEats 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, CleanEats or Cofactor?
CleanEats is rated higher. CleanEats averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Cofactor averages 4.8 from 129 ratings.
Do CleanEats or Cofactor have ads?
Neither CleanEats nor Cofactor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CleanEats or Cofactor?
CleanEats ships an update every 11 days, and Cofactor every 9 days. Most recently, CleanEats was updated on September 28, 2026 and Cofactor on September 25, 2026.

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