# Carnimeal vs TrackingForGains

The clearest difference is rating: Carnimeal at 4.4 against TrackingForGains's 2.5. Carnimeal also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (283 vs 37). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Carnimeal sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month and TrackingForGains sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Carnimeal holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carnimeal has 283 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Carnimeal's written reviews are positive against 33% of TrackingForGains's.

Carnimeal ships an update every 2 weeks, TrackingForGains every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Carnimeal | TrackingForGains |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (283 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnimeal/id6748990963/reviews)** | [2.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackingforgains/id6783895320/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **283** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TALL 5 MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828398999) | [cookingforgains LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780239282) |

## What reviewers say

### Carnimeal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnimeal/id6748990963)

This app simplifies a high-protein carnivore lifestyle with personalized meal plans, easy recipes, and habit-building tools. It aims to support weight loss, boost energy, improve digestion, and promote sustainable healthy eating.

**Highlights:** Personalized carnivore meal plans, High-protein, meat-focused recipes, Habit building and reminders, Weight loss and energy support, Simple nutrition guidance, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coach 1-month plan | $39.99 | per month |
| Carnimeal Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Carnimeal Subscription | $66.99 | per 6 months |
| Carnivore Meal Planning on a Budget | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sugar Detox Challenge | $14.99 | one-time |
| Carnivore hormone reset | $16.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Cortisol Detox Challenge | $17.99 | one-time |
| Fasting Made Easy | $19.99 | one-time |
| Weight-loss bundle | $28.99 | one-time |


### TrackingForGains

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackingforgains/id6783895320)

This app helps users track their nutritional intake, plan meals using recipes from creators, and stay accountable with friends. It offers features for logging food, creating custom meals, and monitoring progress towards fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Pro-grade food tracking with database search, barcode scanning, and custom entries, Meal plans generated from creator recipes with automatic scaling, Creator feed for easily usable social media recipes, Accountability features with weekly check-ins and adherence scores, Community forums for training, food, and progress discussions, Fasting window tracking, In-app shopping for cookware and cookbooks

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TrackingForGains Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| TrackingForGains Pro | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Carnimeal free?

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

### Is TrackingForGains free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Carnimeal or TrackingForGains?

Carnimeal is rated higher. Carnimeal averages 4.4 out of 5 from 283 ratings, while TrackingForGains averages 2.5 from 37 ratings.

### Do Carnimeal or TrackingForGains have ads?

Neither Carnimeal nor TrackingForGains shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Carnimeal or TrackingForGains?

Carnimeal ships an update every 2 weeks, and TrackingForGains every 2 months. Most recently, Carnimeal was updated on October 16, 2026 and TrackingForGains on October 16, 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.*