Comparison

CalTracker vs CalTracker AI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 mealβ€”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 upβ€”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

CalTracker AI

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CalTracker AI is the easiest way to track what you eat. Just point your camera at your meal and our AI instantly estimates the calories, protein, carbs and fat β€” no more guessing, no more tedious searching. WHY CALTRACKER AI AI PHOTO SCANNING Snap a photo of any meal and get an instant calorie and macro breakdown. Perfect for home-cooked food, restaurant plates and anything without a label. BARCODE SCANNER Scan any packaged product for exact nutrition, powered by a live food database of millions of items that updates every day β€” including popular brands and drinks. HUGE FOOD DATABASE + QUICK ADD Search thousands of generic and branded foods, or one-tap add popular items and drinks you eat every day. CALORIE & MACRO GOALS THAT FIT YOU Answer a few questions and we calculate your personalized daily calories and macros using the proven Mifflin-St Jeor formula. Lose, maintain or gain β€” at your pace. PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE Beautiful rings and charts show your daily calories, macros, water and weight trend so you stay motivated and consistent. WATER TRACKING Log every glass and hit your hydration goal. FAST, PRIVATE, OFFLINE-FRIENDLY Your diary is stored on your device. Log food in seconds, even without a connection. PREMIUM Upgrade to CalTracker AI Premium for unlimited AI scans, advanced insights and an ad-free experience. Subscriptions available weekly, monthly and annually. Start today β€” your smartest, simplest calorie counter is one photo away. β€” Subscription terms: CalTracker AI Premium is an auto-renewable subscription, available Weekly, Monthly or Annually, each with a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically at the same price and duration unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://caltracker.alekla.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://caltracker.alekla.com/terms.html

Screenshots

CalTracker3 screens
CalTracker AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CalTracker at none against CalTracker AI's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. CalTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CalTracker AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
CalTracker versus CalTracker AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalTrackerCalTracker AI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size79 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDorian LaforetYabin Alejandro Lagunes Cuevas

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CalTracker

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

CalTracker AI

Subscriptions3
  • CalTracker Premium Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • CalTracker Premium Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • CalTracker Premium Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is CalTracker free?
CalTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalTracker AI free?
CalTracker AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CalTracker or CalTracker AI have ads?
CalTracker AI shows ads; CalTracker does not.

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