Comparison

Kalo vs DrinkData

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

Head to head
About

Kalo

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Point your camera, uncover your nutritional mistakes, then get hyped for the comeback. Stop guessing, stop stalling. Snap, eat, win. Why Kalo? Zero-effort logging: One photo (or quick text) and Kalo AI returns calories, macros, and the “yeah-that’s-too-much-sauce” verdict before you swallow. Data that matters: Track weight, steps, workouts, energy and sleep automatically with Apple Health. The true nature of foods: cholesterol & blood-sugar impact estimates, food-processing rating Kalo app is not a medical device and should not replace professional medical advice. Terms of service: https://kalo-app.com#terms Privacy policy: https://kalo-app.com#privacy

About

DrinkData

Features
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Take control of your drinking with DrinkData—a privacy-first alcohol tracker built around standard drinks. Log intake on your phone, see clear trends, and keep sensitive habit data on-device unless you choose optional cloud backup. PRIVACY-FIRST TRACKING Your data is yours—stored locally by default, with no selling or sharing of your drink history. • Local SQLite storage on your device • Optional secure cloud backup for Premium members • Designed for sensitive health and habit information STANDARD DRINKS & DAILY LOGGING Build an accurate picture of alcohol consumption with tools made for everyday use. • Log standard drinks, calories, ABV, and alcohol-free days • Personal drink database with favorites for fast entry • Calendar view to spot weekly and monthly patterns INSIGHTS FOR MINDFUL DRINKING Turn logs into awareness—not judgment—with charts and streaks. • Statistics dashboard for intake, dry days, and streaks • Support reduction goals, mindful drinking, or sobriety tracking • Identify trends over time to guide healthier choices PREMIUM (OPTIONAL) • Cloud backup and restore across devices • CSV export for personal records or healthcare conversations • One-time lifetime purchase—no subscription required HEALTH NOTE DrinkData is for informational self-tracking and complements—not replaces—professional medical advice. Download DrinkData today and start a private standard-drink diary that puts you in control of your data and your habits.

Screenshots

Kalo4 screens
DrinkData4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kalo at every 2 months against DrinkData's every 6 months. DrinkData's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Kalo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and DrinkData sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kalo ships an update every 2 months, DrinkData every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Kalo versus DrinkData: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKaloDrinkData
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1715.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB44 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBullTech CoreAARON MATTHEW WOODS

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kalo

Subscriptions2
  • Kalo Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Kalo Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

DrinkData

One-time1
  • Premium Features$9.99

Questions

Is Kalo free?
Kalo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DrinkData free?
DrinkData is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kalo or DrinkData have ads?
Neither Kalo nor DrinkData shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kalo or DrinkData?
Kalo ships an update every 2 months, and DrinkData every 6 months. Most recently, Kalo was updated on October 28, 2026 and DrinkData on October 28, 2026.

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