Taco vs Eata
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Taco
Instantly understand the nutritional content of your meals by simply taking a photo. This AI-powered tool provides quick breakdowns of key nutrients like protein, fats, and calories without manual input or lengthy setup.
- AI-powered food photo analysis
- Instant nutrition insights
- Breakdown of protein, fiber, fats, sugar, salt, carbs, calories
- No manual logging required
- Quick and easy to use
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Taco is your AI-powered food scanner. Snap a photo of your meal and get instant nutrition insights. No guesswork, no labels, just real answers. What you get: + Smart analysis of your food photo + Simple breakdowns: protein, fiber, fats, sugar, salt, carbs, calories + No manual logging + No lengthy onboarding + Free while in beta Why it matters: + Understand what you’re eating + See the good stuff and what to watch out for + Make smarter choices—quickly and easily Just open the app, scan your food, and go. That’s it. -- EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Eata
Effortlessly track your calories, macros, and meals with an intelligent food tracker. Features AI-powered meal scanning and smart assistance to estimate nutritional content. Set personalized goals and view your progress on a simple daily dashboard.
- AI-powered meal scanning
- Smart AI food estimation
- Track calories and macros
- Personalized goal setting
- Simple daily progress dashboard
- Custom food and meal saving
- Daily tracking reminders
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Meet Eata, the easiest way to track your calories, macros, and meals. No clutter. No confusing screens. Just a clean, fast, intelligent food tracker built to help you stay consistent and reach your goals. Whether your goal is weight loss, muscle gain, or simply eating healthier, Eata makes nutrition tracking effortless. Key features - Easy Meal Scan* Just make a photo of your food and let the AI calculate the rest. - Smart AI Assistance* Don’t know the exact food? Just describe your meal and let Eata estimate calories and macros for you. -Track Calories & Macros See your daily breakdown for calories, protein, carbs, and fats — all in a clean, easy-to-understand interface. - Personalized Goals Set your calorie and macro goals based on your lifestyle, activity, and targets. - Simple Daily Overview A beautiful dashboard shows what you’ve eaten, what’s left, and how you’re progressing. - Custom Foods & Meals Save your favorite meals so you can log them instantly. - Stay Consistent Optional reminders help you track throughout the day. NOTE: We do not offer medical advice. Any and all recommendations should be viewed as suggestions, please consult with a professional and do your own research before trying a new calorie and nutrient plan. *Food scanning requires a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Taco at none against Eata's 3. Taco also leads on ads (none vs shown). Eata's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Eata sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Taco asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Taco against 5.0 for Eata. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Taco ships an update every 3 weeks, Eata every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Taco | Eata |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 17 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Björn Schefzyk | FABIAN ALEXANDER EULER |
In-app purchases
Taco
No in-app purchases
Eata
- Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year









