Comparison

MealWatchers vs Points Diary

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

Head to head
About

MealWatchers

Easily track your WeightWatchers plan by scanning menus or recipes to instantly calculate SmartPoints values. Save your scans for quick access and receive helpful tips to stay motivated and reach your goals.

Highlights
  • Scan menus and recipes
  • Instant SmartPoints calculation
  • Save scanned items
  • Receive success tips
  • Organize favorite scans
Features
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Stay on Track with Every Bite MealWatchers makes it easy to stay on top of your WeightWatchers plan—whether you’re dining out or cooking at home. Simply snap a menu or recipe, and MealWatchers will instantly calculate the SmartPoints value for each item. Your Points, Your Way Save your scanned menus and recipes for quick access anytime, so you can plan ahead or revisit your favorites without starting from scratch. Tips for Success Get practical tips and encouragement to help you make smart choices, stay on track, and reach your goals—one meal at a time. Perfect for: Dining out without guesswork Tracking recipes from your own kitchen Staying motivated with helpful guidance Keeping all your favorite scans organized and ready Make confident food choices anywhere, anytime. Download MealWatchers and let every meal move you closer to your goals. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mealwatchers.com/policy

About

Points Diary

Features
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Points Diary makes tracking your daily food points simple, fast, and stress-free. Whether you're managing your weight or just eating more mindfully, it turns nutrition labels into a single, easy number — your points. HOW IT WORKS Points Diary calculates points from the protein, carbs, fat, and fiber in your food. Add items in seconds and watch your daily budget update in real time. FEATURES • Barcode scanning — scan any product and get its points instantly from a global food database • Points calculator — enter nutrition values and get points automatically • Built-in food guide — hundreds of common foods with ready-made points, no typing needed • Personal daily budget — a target calculated from your profile (age, height, weight, and more) • Full history — see everything you ate, grouped by day, with running totals • Fast manual entry — add any food in a few taps WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Clean, distraction-free design • Works offline for manual entries • No ads • Your data stays on your device TRY IT FREE Start with a 7-day free trial. Continue with a simple monthly subscription to keep tracking. Subscription details: • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account • Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings Privacy Policy: https://www.nyystudio.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.nyystudio.com/eula DISCLAIMER Points Diary is not associated with, affiliated with, or endorsed by WW International, Inc. (Weight Watchers) or any related entity. The points method used is based on publicly available information only and does not represent any official program. Results are for personal information only and are not nutritional or medical advice.

Screenshots

MealWatchers4 screens
Points Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MealWatchers at 13.0 against Points Diary's 15.5. 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. MealWatchers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Points Diary sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MealWatchers versus Points Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMealWatchersPoints Diary
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEight Bit Studios, LLC.Adi Zarko

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MealWatchers

Subscriptions3
  • MealWatchers Lite Monthly$4.991 Month
  • MealWatchers Standard Monthly$8.991 Month
  • MealWatchers Unlimited Monthly$9.991 Month
1 purchases

Points Diary

Subscriptions1
  • Points Diary Premium$9.991 Month

Questions

Is MealWatchers free?
MealWatchers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Points Diary free?
Points Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MealWatchers or Points Diary have ads?
Neither MealWatchers nor Points Diary shows ads.

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