Comparison

KiwiCal vs Lyte

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

Head to head
About

KiwiCal

This app helps you track your calorie and nutrient intake with a focus on simplicity and aesthetics. Answer lifestyle questions to create a personalized plan and easily log meals by taking photos for nutritional analysis. It aims to empower users to achieve their weight loss goals with minimal effort.

Highlights
  • Personalized lifestyle plans
  • Photo-based meal logging
  • Nutritional breakdown analysis
  • Weight loss support
  • Minimal time commitment
  • Body confidence empowerment
Features
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HOW TO USE KIWICAL: 1) Answer lifestyle questions to build your plan 2) Snap a photo of your meal* 3) Get your nutritional breakdown* If you want to lose weight, KiwiCal will help you get there with less time spent than anyone else. We aren't another complicated diet app. We want to empower everyone to be confident in their bodies with minimal time spent, but you have to work hard. We will support you and give you the tools and information you need. If you have any ideas or questions, please email us at founders@naturalui.com. NOTE: We do not offer medical advice. Any and all recommendations should be viewed as suggestions, please consult with a professional and do your own research before trying a new calorie and nutrient plan. *FOOD SCANNING ANALYSIS RESULTS REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION. TERMS: https://naturalui.com/healthreset/terms

About

Lyte

Features
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Lyte is the simplest way to track intermittent fasting — 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 — a calm, safe way to break your fast. WHAT YOU GET • Live fasting timer — 16:8, OMAD, or a custom Extended fast up to 5 days • Milestones — see what's happening hour by hour, tuned to your plan • Streaks & history — every fast logged so you can watch your consistency build • Daily weight log — track your weight and see the trend over time • Guided refeeding — break longer fasts safely, step by step • Tools for the hard moments — ride out a craving, the mirror, and your reasons why • Lock Screen & Dynamic Island — 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 — 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

Screenshots

KiwiCal3 screens
Lyte4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lyte at every 3 days against KiwiCal's every 10 days. KiwiCal's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. KiwiCal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and Lyte sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KiwiCal ships an update every 10 days, Lyte every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
KiwiCal versus Lyte: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiwiCalLyte
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNaturalUI Inc.Yong Hyun Kwon

In-app purchases

2 purchases

KiwiCal

Subscriptions2
  • Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
5 purchases

Lyte

Subscriptions2
  • Lyte Pro — Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Lyte Pro — Yearly$44.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lyte Pro — Lifetime$11.99
  • Lyte Pro — Lifetime$49.99
  • Lyte Pro — Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is KiwiCal free?
KiwiCal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lyte free?
Lyte is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KiwiCal or Lyte have ads?
Neither KiwiCal nor Lyte shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KiwiCal or Lyte?
KiwiCal ships an update every 10 days, and Lyte every 3 days. Most recently, KiwiCal was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lyte on October 25, 2026.

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