EatScan vs MealTalk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
MealTalk
Log meals quickly using your voice and track your daily calorie and macro intake. Get detailed nutrition breakdowns and manage your food history effortlessly. Verified food data and honest estimates ensure accurate tracking.
- Voice-first meal logging
- Macro and micronutrient breakdowns
- Verified food data
- Dish estimates
- Portion editing
- Daily history tracking
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MealTalk is the voice-first macro tracker built for real meals. Say what you ate, review every item, and log it in seconds. MealTalk uses verified food data when it can and clearly labels honest estimates when a dish varies. Edit portions before saving, follow calories and macros across your day, and keep your history in one place. MealTalk includes unlimited voice and text meal logging, complex-dish estimates, macro and micronutrient breakdowns, and the full verified-food experience. Monthly is $9.99. Annual is $59.99 and includes a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in MealTalk Settings or your Apple subscription settings. Nutrition results are estimates for tracking and are not medical advice. Terms of Use: https://www.mealtalk.ai/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MealTalk at every 2 days against EatScan's every 3 weeks. EatScan's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. EatScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and MealTalk sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
EatScan ships an update every 3 weeks, MealTalk every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EatScan | MealTalk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mykola Romanenko | MealTalk LLC |
In-app purchases
EatScan
- EatScan Premium Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- EatScan Premium Yearly3 Days trial$99.991 Year
MealTalk
- MealTalk Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- MealTalk Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- MealTalk Month Pass$9.99
- MealTalk Annual Pass$59.99









