# Cal Plus vs ClearCal

Cal Plus and ClearCal both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ClearCal's written reviews are positive against 63% of Cal Plus's. Cal Plus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 17). On price, rating, update cadence 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 ClearCal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ClearCal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cal Plus has 1.6K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Cal Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of ClearCal's.

Cal Plus ships an update every 4 days, ClearCal every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cal Plus | ClearCal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cal-plus-ai-calorie-tracker/id6748910976/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearcal-calorie-tracker/id6755941008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dilsahib Singh Bhatia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827938144) | [Derek Saunders](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835144540) |

## 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 |


### ClearCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearcal-calorie-tracker/id6755941008)

Effortlessly track your calorie and macronutrient intake by simply taking a photo of your food. This AI-powered app recognizes meals, adjusts for portion sizes, and provides personalized daily goals for weight loss or healthier eating.

**Highlights:** AI food scanner from photos, Portion-aware calorie and macro tracking, Personalized daily nutrition goals, Fast and clean user interface, Free plan available, Optional Pro upgrade for unlimited scans

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClearCal Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| ClearCal Elite | $24.99 | per month |
| ClearCal Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cal Plus free?

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

### Is ClearCal free?

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

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

ClearCal is rated higher. Cal Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while ClearCal averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do Cal Plus or ClearCal have ads?

ClearCal shows ads; Cal Plus does not.

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

Cal Plus ships an update every 4 days, and ClearCal every 5 days. Most recently, Cal Plus was updated on November 8, 2026 and ClearCal on November 9, 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.*