Comparison

Kalo Macro vs MedTimer

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

Head to head
About

Kalo Macro

Effortlessly track your food intake with AI-powered photo and barcode scanning. This app estimates calories and macros instantly, helping you meet your health goals without manual data entry. Visualize progress with dynamic charts and sync with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • AI meal recognition from photos
  • Barcode scanner for packaged foods
  • Customizable calorie and macro goals
  • Progress visualization with charts
  • Apple Health synchronization
  • Zero friction food logging
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Track calories and macros in a way that fits your day. Kalo gives you four ways to log a meal: take a photo, describe it by voice or text, or scan a barcode. Review the foods, portions, calories, and macros before anything is added to your log. Set personalized goals for losing weight, maintaining your weight, or building muscle. Kalo keeps your daily calories and macros clear, helps you reuse meals you eat often, and shows your progress over time. LOG MEALS YOUR WAY - Take or upload a food photo - Describe a meal by voice or text - Scan barcodes on packaged foods - Add foods and meals again from Recent, Favorites, and My Food MAKE EVERYDAY TRACKING EASIER - Create reusable meals and recipes - Import recipes from a link - Review ingredients, nutrition, and serving sizes - Get meal ideas based on your preferences and what is left in your daily targets SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE - Personalized goals for calories, protein, carbs, fat, and fiber - Daily calorie and macro breakdowns - Nutrition trends, streaks, and weight progress - Apple Health active-energy tracking Photo and voice entries use AI to create an editable estimate. You can adjust foods, servings, calories, and macros before saving. Build a food log that reflects what you actually eat and makes your progress easier to understand. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Kalo requires a subscription to unlock all features. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Disclaimer: Nutritional data and recommendations are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MedTimer

Features
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Nie wieder eine Tablette vergessen. MedTimer hilft dabei, Medikamente einfach, zuverlässig und übersichtlich einzunehmen. Die App ist bewusst leicht verständlich aufgebaut und eignet sich besonders für Menschen, die einen klaren Medikamentenplan, gut sichtbare Erinnerungen und eine einfache Bedienung brauchen. Mit MedTimer kannst du Medikamente anlegen, Einnahmezeiten planen und dich mehrfach erinnern lassen, wenn eine Einnahme noch offen ist. Wenn du auf „Später erinnern“ tippst, wird die Einnahme um 15 Minuten verschoben und erneut erinnert. Funktionen: Medikamentenplan mit eigenen Einnahmezeiten Mehrfach-Erinnerungen bei offener Einnahme „Eingenommen“ und „Später erinnern“ direkt auf dem Hauptbildschirm Unterstützung für tägliche Einnahmen, Intervalle und wiederkehrende Pläne Gesundheitswerte manuell erfassen, zum Beispiel Blutdruck, Puls, Blutzucker und Gewicht Übersichtlicher Verlauf der Einnahmen PDF-Export für Arztgespräche und Unterlagen Heller und dunkler Modus Mehrsprachige Oberfläche mit automatischer Anpassung an die Systemsprache Funktioniert lokal und ohne ständige Internetverbindung Warum MedTimer: Große, klare Bedienung Wenige Schritte Fokus auf echte Funktionen statt unnötiger Ablenkung Daten bleiben auf dem Gerät Wichtiger Hinweis: MedTimer unterstützt bei der Organisation und Dokumentation von Medikamenteneinnahmen. Die App ersetzt keine ärztliche Beratung, Diagnose oder Behandlung.

Screenshots

Kalo Macro4 screens
MedTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kalo Macro at Free against MedTimer's $0.99. Kalo Macro also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). MedTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Kalo Macro is free to download; MedTimer costs $0.99 up front. Kalo Macro sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. MedTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kalo Macro ships an update every 8 days, MedTimer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kalo Macro versus MedTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKalo MacroMedTimer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.9 (84 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings84 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElevera Software LLCArthur Hardy Kotsch

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Kalo Macro

Subscriptions9
  • Kalo Health - Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Kalo Health - Monthly$7.001 Month
  • Kalo Health - Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Kalo Health - Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Kalo Health - Yearly7 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Kalo Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Kalo Health - Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Kalo Health - Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Kalo Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
None

MedTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kalo Macro free?
Kalo Macro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MedTimer free?
MedTimer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kalo Macro or MedTimer have ads?
Neither Kalo Macro nor MedTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kalo Macro or MedTimer?
Kalo Macro ships an update every 8 days, and MedTimer every 3 months. Most recently, Kalo Macro was updated on November 5, 2026 and MedTimer on October 31, 2026.

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