# Cal Plus vs Calmood

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cal Plus at free with in-app purchases against Calmood's subscription. Cal Plus also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 11) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cal Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Calmood sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cal Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cal Plus has 1.6K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cal Plus ships an update every 4 days, Calmood every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cal Plus | Calmood |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cal-plus-ai-calorie-tracker/id6748910976/reviews)** | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calmood-calorie-tracker/id6749190083/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 119 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dilsahib Singh Bhatia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827938144) | [Kamran Namazov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829174471) |

## What reviewers say

### Cal Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cal-plus-ai-calorie-tracker/id6748910976)

This app uses AI to help you track nutrition and workouts. It offers instant food recognition via scanning, personalized coaching, and community features for motivation. Plan meals, discover recipes, and monitor progress effortlessly.

**Highlights:** AI Coach & Smart Insights, Instant Food Recognition (Scan Barcodes/Photos), Live Workout Tracking (800+ Exercises), Menu Scan for Restaurant Analysis, Recipe Finder from Pantry Photos, Groups & Accountability, Habit Tracker

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cal Plus 12 months Ad Free | $19.99 | per year |
| Streak Restore | $0.99 | one-time |
| Call your Coach - 10 minutes pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cal Plus Life Time Ad Free | $39.99 | one-time |


### Calmood

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calmood-calorie-tracker/id6749190083)

Effortlessly track your calorie intake and monitor your mood to achieve your fitness goals. Simply snap a photo of your meal for an instant estimate, adjust as needed, and see how your nutrition impacts your daily feelings. This app simplifies the process with personalized goals and progress insights.

**Highlights:** Photo-based meal logging, Mood insight tracking, Personalized calorie goals, Daily meal logging, Progress monitoring, Custom calorie adjustments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro yearly subscription | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cal Plus free?

Cal Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Calmood free?

Calmood is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cal Plus or Calmood?

Cal Plus is rated higher. Cal Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Calmood averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do Cal Plus or Calmood have ads?

Neither Cal Plus nor Calmood shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cal Plus or Calmood?

Cal Plus ships an update every 4 days, and Calmood every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cal Plus was updated on October 30, 2026 and Calmood on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*