Comparison

Cofactor vs Sylva

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cofactor

Improve your well-being by monitoring the specific nutrients in your meals, going beyond simple calorie counting. Receive a personalized nutrition plan and use AI to instantly analyze food from photos, understanding its impact on your health.

Highlights
  • Personalized wellness nutrition plan
  • AI-powered instant food analysis via photo
  • Track macro and micronutrients
  • Monitor impact on physical, hormonal, and gut health
  • Customized plan based on wellness questions
Features
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Optimize your health by tracking the actual nutrients in your food, not just the calories. PERSONALIZED NUTRITION PLAN Get a custom nutrition plan centered around health and wellness tailored to your goals and your body's needs. INSTANT ANALYSIS Take a picture of your food, let AI analyze the nutrients, and see how the food you eat affects your health. TRACK WHAT MATTERS Tracking just the calories you eat is outdated. Cofactor helps you track the key nutrients you need to support your physical, hormonal, and immune health. HOW TO USE EAT WELL: 1. Answer wellness questions to create a plan for you 2. Take a picture of your food 3. Track your nutrient analysis NOTE: Cofactor does not offer medical advice. Please conduct your own research and consult with a medical professional before following a wellness plan. We offer a free trial for new users. After the trial has ended, a subscription is required to use Cofactor. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy policy: https://michaelrbautista.github.io/appstoreprivacy/

About

Sylva

This app helps you eat better and feel better by scanning meals, understanding your body's needs, and building healthy habits. It provides personalized insights for everyday wellness, focusing on goals like clearer skin, better digestion, or more energy.

Highlights
  • Scan food for instant nutrient info
  • Track Wellness Index score
  • Personalized nutrition goals
  • Community support and motivation
  • Progress visualization (streaks, trends)
  • Mindful eating guidance
Features
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Sylva helps you eat better, feel better, and see the difference. Scan your meals, understand what your body needs, and build healthy habits that last. Whether you want clearer skin, better digestion, more energy, or balanced nutrition — Sylva gives you easy, personalized insights for everyday wellness. Here’s what you can do with Sylva: Scan your food in seconds Instantly see nutrient info, balance breakdowns, and simple suggestions to improve your meal. Track your Wellness Index Watch your weekly wellness score rise as your choices improve — powered by your real meals and progress. Personalized nutrition goals Sylva adapts to your focus — whether it’s skin health, gut calm, steady energy, or all three. Community that keeps you inspired Join others on their wellness journey, share progress, and stay motivated through every small win. See your progress build up Your streaks and trends show how daily choices turn into lasting results. Sylva is for anyone who wants to: • Eat mindfully, not perfectly. • Improve skin, digestion, or energy naturally. • Build sustainable health habits. • Feel more connected to their body and choices. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION* A SYLVA SUBSCRIPTION is required to use and enjoy full access to features and content. If you choose a Sylva subscription, payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. From iTunes Account settings you can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your trial ends, the remaining free trial period will be forfeited when your purchase is confirmed. **DISCLAIMER: Seek a doctor's advice in addition to using this app for medical decisions.** Terms of Use - https://joytrons.com/applications-terms-of-use Privacy Policy - https://joytrons.com/sylva-privacy-policy We love your feedback. Contact sylva@joytrons.com

Screenshots

Cofactor4 screens
Sylva4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sylva at free with in-app purchases against Cofactor's subscription. Sylva also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Cofactor's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (130 vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cofactor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Sylva sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cofactor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cofactor has 130 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cofactor ships an update every 9 days, Sylva weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cofactor versus Sylva: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCofactorSylva
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (130 ratings) — better4.2 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings130 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael Reeves BautistaJoytrons Ltd.

Customer experience

Cofactor

All ratings130 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.6%

Sylva

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Cofactor

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$9.997 Days
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  • Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Discounted Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Discount3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
4 purchases

Sylva

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • weekly pro plan$9.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly (one time)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Cofactor free?
Cofactor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sylva free?
Sylva is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cofactor or Sylva?
Cofactor is rated higher. Cofactor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while Sylva averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.
Do Cofactor or Sylva have ads?
Neither Cofactor nor Sylva shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cofactor or Sylva?
Cofactor ships an update every 9 days, and Sylva weekly. Most recently, Cofactor was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sylva on October 14, 2026.

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