Comparison

CalTracker vs Zee

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

Head to head
About

CalTracker

Features
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Are you frustrated by complicated calorie apps where manual entry is a chore? Do you feel quickly demotivated by cluttered interfaces and scary red warnings? CalTracker was designed just for you. Our vision is an app that's finally fun, promoting healthy habits through a playful and positive approach. We are the app for "simplified beginners" who want to reach their goals without getting lost in complex data. WHAT MAKES CALTRACKER UNIQUE: * SNAP INSTEAD OF TYPING (AI PHOTO ANALYSIS) This is the core of CalTracker and the solution to your "tracking fatigue." Simply take a photo of your meal—whether at a restaurant, in the cafeteria, or at home. Our AI recognizes the food and estimates the nutritional values for you. This puts an end to tedious typing. And if a photo isn't an option, a simple quick search provides an alternative. * STAY MOTIVATED LIKE NEVER BEFORE (YOUR FLAME STREAK) The real engine for building habits is our motivating streak system. For every day you track your food, you build a "flame series" (Streak). This creates a daily sense of accomplishment and a strong incentive to stay on track. Maintaining a streak makes you proud! * WE CELEBRATE YOUR SUCCESS, NOT YOUR MISTAKES Our approach is positive reinforcement. The app praises you for reaching milestones, like "Great job, 7 days in a row!". And if you go over your goal? No problem! Instead of red warnings, our message is: "Tomorrow is a new day!". We celebrate your weekly highlights and provide simple, actionable insights that focus on your positive patterns, not on pointing out negative habits. * CLARITY INSTEAD OF COMPLEXITY You won't see any cluttered tables with us. Your daily progress is shown as a simple, visual circle or bar that fills up—using friendly colors that avoid threatening red. The view is reduced to the essentials to keep you from feeling overwhelmed. CalTracker is the best alternative for the millions of people who have almost given up because no app was simple and motivating enough. We don't sell a tracking tool; we sell a positive feeling and the sense of accomplishment that comes from finally sticking with it. Note: CalTracker requires an active subscription to use. After your free trial concludes, a paid subscription is required to continue tracking your journey. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Zee

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Snap a meal. Watch it burn off. Zee is an AI calorie tracker with a twist: every meal you log gets a live clock. See how long your body is likely still working through it, when your burn window opens, and how your whole day adds up in a calorie bank that forgives a big dinner. LOGGED IN SECONDS • Snap a photo. Zee splits the plate into items with calories and macros • Or just say it: "chicken, rice and half an avocado" • Barcode scan, saved meals, and one tap for "same as yesterday" • Fix anything in plain words: "the rice was half that" A LIVE CLOCK FOR EVERY MEAL • Digesting, then burning: one thick ring you read at a glance • A heads-up when your last meal is likely digested A CALORIE BANK, NOT A DAILY LIMIT • Your deficit adds up across the day, so one big meal is a withdrawal, not a failure • Protein target tracked all day • Streaks with saves, a morning recap and a weekly report YOUR PLAN, WITH A DATE • Answer a few questions and see the day you're likely to reach your goal weight • Smart reminders at the times you usually eat, quiet while you sleep ZEE, YOUR AI COACH • Ask what to eat next. Zee answers from today's real numbers • Recipes built around the calories and protein you have left Works with Apple Health. No ads. We never sell your data. ZEE PRO Zee is free to download. Zee Pro is an auto-renewing subscription that unlocks unlimited AI meal photos, barcode lookups and Zee coach. • Zee Pro Yearly: 7 days free, then $39.99 USD per year, auto-renewing yearly • Zee Pro Monthly: $4.99 USD per month, auto-renewing monthly Prices may vary by country. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Zee gives estimates for general wellness. It is not a medical device and does not give medical advice. Privacy Policy: https://zeropoint.fit/site/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CalTracker3 screens
Zee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zee at every 4 days against CalTracker's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. CalTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Zee sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CalTracker ships an update every 2 months, Zee every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
CalTracker versus Zee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalTrackerZee
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDorian LaforetSharon Kobi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CalTracker

Subscriptions2
  • Pro - monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro - annual1 Month trial$17.991 Year
2 purchases

Zee

Subscriptions2
  • ZeroPoint Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • ZeroPoint Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is CalTracker free?
CalTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zee free?
Zee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CalTracker or Zee have ads?
Neither CalTracker nor Zee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CalTracker or Zee?
CalTracker ships an update every 2 months, and Zee every 4 days. Most recently, CalTracker was updated on October 30, 2026 and Zee on October 31, 2026.

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