Cal Journal vs Lyte
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Cal Journal
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Cal Journal is your smart companion for effortless meal tracking and nutrition management. Simply snap a photo of your food, and Cal Journal will help you log your meals, track calories, and monitor key nutrients like carbs, protein, and fat. The intuitive calendar view lets you visualize your eating habits over time, making it easy to spot trends and stay motivated. Whether youβre aiming for weight loss, muscle gain, or just a healthier lifestyle, Cal Journal provides clear insights and daily summaries to keep you on track. Export your food records for further analysis, and enjoy a seamless, ad-free experience designed for simplicity and speed. With support for both camera and gallery uploads, recording your meals has never been easier. Start your journey to better health today with Cal Journalβyour visual, easy-to-use food diary!
Lyte
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Lyte is the simplest way to track intermittent fasting β and actually stick with it. From your first 16:8 to a multi-day fast, Lyte gives you a clear live timer, milestones that show what's happening in your body, daily weight tracking, and the one thing most trackers skip β a calm, safe way to break your fast. WHAT YOU GET β’ Live fasting timer β 16:8, OMAD, or a custom Extended fast up to 5 days β’ Milestones β see what's happening hour by hour, tuned to your plan β’ Streaks & history β every fast logged so you can watch your consistency build β’ Daily weight log β track your weight and see the trend over time β’ Guided refeeding β break longer fasts safely, step by step β’ Tools for the hard moments β ride out a craving, the mirror, and your reasons why β’ Lock Screen & Dynamic Island β your fasting hours, always one glance away Clean, calm, no clutter. No account required, and your data never leaves your device. Lyte Pro unlocks everything with a monthly or yearly plan, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Steadier energy, better sleep, fewer cravings β start your next fast today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://legal-beige-two.vercel.app/lyte
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cal Journal at none against Lyte's 5. Cal Journal also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Lyte sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Cal Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cal Journal ships an update every 4 days, Lyte every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cal Journal | Lyte |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ι£ ζ¨ | Yong Hyun Kwon |
In-app purchases
Cal Journal
No in-app purchases
Lyte
- Lyte Pro β Monthly$12.991 Month
- Lyte Pro β Yearly$44.991 Year
- Lyte Pro β Lifetime$11.99
- Lyte Pro β Lifetime$49.99
- Lyte Pro β Lifetime$59.99
