Comparison

EatScan vs MainGain

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

Head to head
About

EatScan

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EatScan is your smart companion for healthy eating. The app helps you take control of your daily nutrition in a simple and engaging way. Just take a photo of your meal or upload it from your gallery, and EatScan will instantly estimate calories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and provide a clear nutrition score. This makes tracking your diet easier, more visual, and more motivating. EatScan also calculates your personalized daily calorie and macronutrient needs using widely accepted formulas from organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the USDA Dietary Guidelines. With this data you can understand your eating habits better, set realistic goals, and monitor your progress over time. The app includes additional features such as generating meal plans, creating shopping lists, and tracking how your daily intake compares with recommended values. This way EatScan supports you in building healthier and more sustainable food choices. EatScan relies on authoritative nutrition databases and guidelines, including USDA FoodData Central, WHO recommendations, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), NHS UK guidance, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Disclaimer: EatScan is designed for informational and educational purposes only. It provides general nutrition data and estimates derived from public databases and official dietary guidelines. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet, especially if you have specific health conditions or dietary needs. Terms of Use: https://eatscan.ai/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://eatscan.ai/privacy-policy

About

MainGain

This app helps you accurately determine your daily calorie needs for weight maintenance using a 14-day tracking method. It removes guesswork by analyzing your actual food intake and weight changes, providing personalized results for fitness goals like bulking or cutting.

Highlights
  • 14-day tracking for accurate maintenance calories
  • Meal and weight tracking
  • Barcode scanning for food entry
  • Product search for food items
  • Data export (CSV/JSON)
  • Privacy-first, data stays on device
Features
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MainGain - Your Maintenance Calculator Finding your maintenance calories shouldn't be complicated. MainGain removes the guesswork with a scientifically-proven 14-day tracking approach. WHAT IS MAINTENANCE? Your maintenance calories are the exact amount you need to eat to maintain your current weight. It's the foundation for any fitness goal - whether you want to bulk, cut, or recomp. WHY 14 DAYS? Your daily weight fluctuates 2-4 lbs from water, sodium, and meal timing. Traditional calculators guess based on averages. MainGain uses your actual data to find YOUR unique maintenance calories. THE SIMPLE PROCESS • Track your meals (calories & protein minimum) • Weigh yourself each morning • Let the science work for 14 days • Get your personalized maintenance calories FEATURES • Clean, distraction-free tracking • Barcode scanning for quick entry • Product search for items without barcodes • Export your data anytime (CSV/JSON) • No ads, no social features, no BS • Privacy-first: all data stays on your device PERFECT FOR • Finding your true maintenance calories • Planning bulks and cuts with precision • Anyone tired of generic TDEE calculators • People who want accurate, personalized results HOW IT WORKS MainGain uses the relationship between your calorie intake and weight changes to calculate your exact maintenance. If you ate 2,400 calories daily and lost 1 lb over 14 days, your maintenance is actually 2,650. No more guessing. PREMIUM FEATURES Try all features free for 7 days, then unlock forever for $4.99: • Barcode scanner with camera • Search millions of food products • Export data as CSV or JSON • Manual barcode entry PRIVACY PROMISE MainGain is designed with your privacy in mind. All data stays on your device. No account required, no cloud sync, no tracking. Your health data is yours alone. Start your 14-day discovery today and never guess your calories again.

Screenshots

EatScan4 screens
MainGain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EatScan at 15.1 against MainGain's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. EatScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and MainGain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
EatScan versus MainGain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEatScanMainGain
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMykola RomanenkoMaxwell Isley

In-app purchases

2 purchases

EatScan

Subscriptions2
  • EatScan Premium Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • EatScan Premium Yearly3 Days trial$99.991 Year
1 purchases

MainGain

One-time1
  • MainGain Pro$4.99

Questions

Is EatScan free?
EatScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MainGain free?
MainGain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EatScan or MainGain have ads?
Neither EatScan nor MainGain shows ads.

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