# CalFit vs ChowTracker

CalFit and ChowTracker both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of ChowTracker's written reviews are positive against 16% of CalFit's. ChowTracker also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CalFit sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and ChowTracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CalFit against 4.7 for ChowTracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 856 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of CalFit's written reviews are positive against 58% of ChowTracker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CalFit | ChowTracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calfit-ai-calorie-tracker/id6743531646/reviews)** | [4.7 (856 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chowtracker/id6744155101/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 856 |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | **58.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHENOVA AI LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803354502) | [Jamie Botham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806302624) |

## What reviewers say

### CalFit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calfit-ai-calorie-tracker/id6743531646)

This app helps you achieve your health and fitness goals by providing personalized nutrition and exercise tracking. Simply answer questions to create a plan, snap photos of your meals for analysis, and track your activity. Monitor your progress with detailed insights into your nutritional intake and calories burned.

**Highlights:** Personalized diet and exercise plans, Photo-based meal nutritional breakdown, AI food and exercise recognition, Apple Watch exercise tracking, Weight and nutrition progress monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CalFit Week VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| CalFit Week VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| CalFit Year VIP | $19.99 | per year |
| CalFit Year VIP | $19.99 | per year |
| CalFit Year VIP | $39.99 | per year |


### ChowTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chowtracker/id6744155101)

This app helps you manage your nutrition and achieve your health goals through personalized insights and easy logging. Track meals, water, weight, and gain smart feedback on your eating habits. Unlock advanced features for a comprehensive wellness journey.

**Highlights:** Personalized nutrition goals, Quick meal and water logging, Extensive food database, Progress tracking with charts, Smart insights on eating patterns, Customizable meal saving, Weight and sleep tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChowTracker Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| ChowTracker Annual Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CalFit free?

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

### Is ChowTracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CalFit or ChowTracker?

CalFit is rated higher. CalFit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while ChowTracker averages 4.7 from 856 ratings.

### Do CalFit or ChowTracker have ads?

CalFit shows ads; ChowTracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, CalFit or ChowTracker?

CalFit ships an update fortnightly, and ChowTracker fortnightly. Most recently, CalFit was updated on October 23, 2026 and ChowTracker on October 24, 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.*