# Mist vs Mango Bites

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mist at 83% against Mango Bites's 40%. Mist also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Mango Bites sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mist holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mist has 566 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Mist's written reviews are positive against 40% of Mango Bites's.

Mist ships an update every 2 days, Mango Bites weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mist | Mango Bites |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (566 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mist-nutrition-tracker/id6743011052/reviews)** | [4.1 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mango-bites-calorie-counter/id6743328271/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **566** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **82.7% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Holograph](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531040795) | [Mango Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802265067) |

## What reviewers say

### Mist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mist-nutrition-tracker/id6743011052)

Easily log your food and exercise with a simple interface. Automatically calculates calories and macros, allowing you to view their impact on your health. Focuses on fast, uncomplicated tracking.

**Highlights:** Quick food and exercise logging, Automatic calorie calculation, Macro tracking, View health impacts (sleep, weight, mental health), Optional calorie count hiding, Simple, no-fuss interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mist Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Mist Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### Mango Bites

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mango-bites-calorie-counter/id6743328271)

This app uses AI to analyze food photos, providing instant nutritional insights like calories, protein, fats, and carbs. It helps users track meals, monitor water intake, and understand eating patterns through gamified features like quests and streaks.

**Highlights:** AI food photo scanning, Calorie, protein, fat, carb tracking, Intelligent water tracking, Gamified quests and streaks, Personalized nutrition insights, Dietary pattern analysis

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month PRO | $7.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Promo - 3 Months PRO | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months PRO | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Promo - 6 Months PRO | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Exclusive PRO subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| 3 Months PRO | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 Months PRO | $23.99 | per year |
| 6 Months PRO | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual PRO subscription | $35.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mist free?

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

### Is Mango Bites free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mist or Mango Bites?

Mist is rated higher. Mist averages 4.9 out of 5 from 566 ratings, while Mango Bites averages 4.1 from 28 ratings.

### Do Mist or Mango Bites have ads?

Neither Mist nor Mango Bites shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mist or Mango Bites?

Mist ships an update every 2 days, and Mango Bites weekly. Most recently, Mist was updated on October 28, 2026 and Mango Bites on October 28, 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.*