Comparison

PocketScale vs Calorie Simple

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

Head to head
About

PocketScale

Easily track your daily calorie and macronutrient intake by scanning food items. Get precise counts instantly and log your meals to meet personalized targets. This tool simplifies nutrition tracking, eliminating manual calculations.

Highlights
  • Scan any food for calorie and macro counts
  • Track daily calories and macros
  • Personalized calorie and macro targets
  • Precise food scanning and tallying
  • Effortless food logging
Features
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PocketScale lets you scan any food for instant calorie and macro counts, and then track that food with the click of a button. -Scan Any Food: Get precise calorie and macro counts for any food or meal in seconds. -Track Your Cals & Macros: Have your personalized calorie and macro targets calculated for you, and log food to hit them daily. -Precise & Effortless: Just point and scan, or just type in your food's ingredients and quantities, and PocketScale will automatically tally up the exact cals and macros for you. No more spending hours calculating or guessing calorie counts... PocketScale does the annoying work for you, instantly and precisely. — Subscription Information: PocketScale requires a subscription to access its features. We offer a 3-day free trial so you can experience the magic for yourself before committing. Choose from monthly or annual plans that can be canceled anytime through your App Store account. Disclaimer: The calorie and macronutrient estimates provided by PocketScale are for informational purposes only and accuracy is not guaranteed. These estimates should not be relied upon for purposes where precision is critical, such as medical, dietary, or clinical use. Always consult a healthcare professional for specific nutritional needs. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Calorie Simple

This AI-powered app simplifies fitness and nutrition tracking for sustainable health goals. It offers effortless calorie logging, personalized workouts, and progress monitoring with smart coaching insights.

Highlights
  • AI Calorie Tracking
  • Photo Food Analysis
  • AI Workout Generator
  • Progress Tracking
  • AI Coaching Insights
  • Personalized Plans
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Calorie Simple is an all-in-one AI-powered fitness and nutrition app designed to make getting in shape simple, clear, and sustainable. Whether your goal is to lose fat, build muscle, or live healthier, Calorie Simple helps you stay consistent without complicated plans or confusing tracking systems. What you can do with Calorie Simple: AI Calorie Tracking Log your meals easily and let AI estimate calories and macros for you. Photo Food Analysis Take a picture of your food/ menu and instantly get nutrition estimates. AI Workout Generator Get personalized workouts based on your goals, experience level, and preferences. Progress Tracking Track your weight, calories, and overall progress over time in one simple dashboard. AI Coaching Insights Receive smart suggestions and feedback to help you stay consistent and improve faster. Why Calorie Simple: Simple and clean design Personalized with AI Built for real people, not just fitness experts Saves time and removes guesswork Your data is securely saved with your account so you can access your progress anytime. Start tracking smarter. Start training better. Start seeing results with Calorie Simple. Privacy Policy: https://caloriesimple.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://caloriesimple.com/terms

Screenshots

PocketScale4 screens
Calorie Simple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Calorie Simple at free with in-app purchases against PocketScale's subscription. PocketScale's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. PocketScale sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Calorie Simple sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PocketScale against 4.7 for Calorie Simple. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 51 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PocketScale ships an update weekly, Calorie Simple every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PocketScale versus Calorie Simple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketScaleCalorie Simple
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (45 ratings) — better4.7 (51 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4551 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEndev LLCJustin McKinlay

Customer experience

PocketScale

All ratings45 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Calorie Simple

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PocketScale

Subscriptions4
  • PocketScale Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PocketScale Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • PocketScale Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • PocketScale Pro3 Days trial$79.991 Year
4 purchases

Calorie Simple

Subscriptions4
  • 9.99 monthly$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • yearly Premium$34.991 Year
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  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PocketScale free?
PocketScale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calorie Simple free?
Calorie Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PocketScale or Calorie Simple?
PocketScale is rated higher. PocketScale averages 4.8 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Calorie Simple averages 4.7 from 51 ratings.
Do PocketScale or Calorie Simple have ads?
Calorie Simple shows ads; PocketScale does not.
Which is updated more often, PocketScale or Calorie Simple?
PocketScale ships an update weekly, and Calorie Simple every 2 weeks. Most recently, PocketScale was updated on September 23, 2026 and Calorie Simple on September 20, 2026.

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