# Cal Plus vs Clair

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cal Plus at free with in-app purchases against Clair's subscription. Cal Plus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). Clair's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 63%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cal Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Clair sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cal Plus against 4.9 for Clair. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cal Plus has 1.6K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Cal Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Clair's.

Cal Plus ships an update every 4 days, Clair every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cal Plus | Clair |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cal-plus-ai-calorie-tracker/id6748910976/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clair-ai-calorie-tracker/id6759064666/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 119 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dilsahib Singh Bhatia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827938144) | [NoContact](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849772481) |

## 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 |


### Clair

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clair-ai-calorie-tracker/id6759064666)

Effortlessly track your food intake by simply taking a photo of your meal. The app uses AI to instantly analyze calories, macros, and ingredients, adapting to your preferred logging method and providing personalized nutrition plans and daily dashboards.

**Highlights:** AI meal analysis from photos, Automatic calorie and macro breakdown, Personalized nutrition goals, Daily progress dashboard, Multiple meal logging options, Save favorite meals

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clair - Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Clair - Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Clair - Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Clair Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Clair - Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Clair Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Clair - Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Clair - Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Clair - Yearly Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Clair - Yearly Plan | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cal Plus free?

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

### Is Clair free?

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

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

Clair is rated higher. Cal Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Clair averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Cal Plus or Clair have ads?

Clair shows ads; Cal Plus does not.

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

Cal Plus ships an update every 4 days, and Clair every 6 months. Most recently, Cal Plus was updated on October 30, 2026 and Clair on October 24, 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.*