Comparison

PocketScale vs Shredo

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

Shredo

Effortlessly track your diet and achieve your health goals by snapping photos of your meals. Get personalized scores, macro breakdowns, and AI coaching to make smarter food choices and swap cravings without giving up your favorite foods.

Highlights
  • Snap meals for instant Plate Score
  • Calorie and macro insights without manual logging
  • AI voice coach for meal feedback
  • Restaurant meal recommendations
  • Craving swap suggestions
  • Weight and progress tracking
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Shredo helps you eat what you love and still reach your goal. Snap your plate, order smarter at any restaurant, and swap your cravings, whether you're losing weight, building muscle, or maintaining. • Snap any plate and get a Plate Score from 0 to 100 • See what's working and what to change on every meal • Get calories and macros without logging every bite • Hear your AI voice coach react to every plate • Find the best meals at restaurants near you • Swap your cravings for options that fit your goal • Track your weight, progress photos, and steps Eat better without counting, guessing, or giving up the foods you love. Shredo requires a subscription to access the full experience. PREMIUM FEATURES (Subscription Required): - Plate scans with a personalized score and advice - AI voice coach with Friend, Coach, and Ruthless modes - The best meals to order at your favorite restaurants - Craving swaps that fit your goal - Progress tracking with Apple Health Terms of Use https://shredo.expo.app/terms https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://shredo.expo.app/privacy

Screenshots

PocketScale4 screens
Shredo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Shredo at freemium against PocketScale's subscription. Shredo also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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 Shredo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 4.8 for Shredo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 17 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of PocketScale's written reviews are positive against 93% of Shredo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PocketScale ships an update weekly, Shredo every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PocketScale versus Shredo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketScaleShredo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (46 ratings) — better4.8 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better92.9% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better17
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEndev LLCSHREDO LLC

Customer experience

PocketScale

All ratings46 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Shredo

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

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
3 purchases

Shredo

Subscriptions3
  • Shredo Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Shredo Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Shredo Pro (Annual)3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PocketScale free?
PocketScale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shredo free?
Shredo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PocketScale or Shredo?
PocketScale is rated higher. PocketScale averages 4.8 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Shredo averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.
Do PocketScale or Shredo have ads?
Neither PocketScale nor Shredo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PocketScale or Shredo?
PocketScale ships an update weekly, and Shredo every 6 days. Most recently, PocketScale was updated on October 30, 2026 and Shredo on November 6, 2026.

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