BeyondCal vs GymLedger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BeyondCal
This AI-powered food tracker goes beyond calories to analyze your micronutrient intake. It helps you identify nutrient gaps and suggests foods to improve your overall health and energy levels.
- AI food scanner from photos
- Micronutrient tracking (vitamins & minerals)
- RDA-based goal setting
- Nutrient gap detection and suggestions
- Ingredient-level nutrition breakdown
- Protein tracking
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Track vitamins and minerals, not just calories. BeyondCal is an AI food tracker and food diary built around micronutrient coverage. Take a photo, review ingredients, and instantly see your nutrient coverage vs RDA, plus the gaps to fix next. WHY BEYONDCAL Most nutrition apps stop at calories and macros. BeyondCal helps you understand nutrition quality by tracking the vitamins and minerals people miss, then turning that into clear, daily actions. If your goal is more energy, better focus, and healthier long-term habits, micronutrient coverage is the missing layer. WHAT YOU GET - AI food scanner from photos (fast logging, less typing) - Ingredient checker with a clear nutrition breakdown - Vitamin tracker + mineral tracking with RDA-based goals - Daily micronutrient coverage so you know what you are actually hitting - Nutrient gap detection, ranked by impact - Food suggestions to close your biggest gaps - Protein tracking alongside micronutrients (so you can balance both) A NUTRIENT TRACKER THAT FEELS SIMPLE BeyondCal works like a food journal, but smarter. Your food log becomes a nutrient tracker and nutrition calculator that answers two questions: 1) What am I missing today? 2) What should I eat next to fix it? WHAT YOU CAN TRACK BeyondCal tracks calories and macros, plus key micronutrients such as vitamins A, C, D, E, K and B vitamins, and minerals like iron, magnesium, calcium, zinc, potassium, sodium, selenium, iodine, and more. Coverage is compared to recommended daily intake targets so you can see what is low, what is on track, and what is already sufficient. INSIGHTS THAT ARE EASY TO USE - A daily coverage view (at a glance, not a spreadsheet) - Top nutrient gaps you should prioritize today - Ingredient-level breakdown so you can understand what is really in your meal - Clear suggestions like “add one of these foods” to improve coverage - Healthy eating guidance based on what you logged, not generic advice HOW IT WORKS 1) Snap a meal photo or log it manually 2) Confirm ingredients and portions 3) See calories, macros, and micronutrients in one place 4) Check your daily coverage vs RDA 5) Follow food suggestions to improve your coverage over time MADE FOR REAL LIFE Whether you are tired, dealing with brain fog, or just trying to eat healthier, BeyondCal helps you move from guessing to knowing. It is built for people who want better nutrition without turning their diet into a full-time job. POPULAR USE CASES - Low energy: spot gaps like iron, magnesium, B vitamins, or electrolytes - Brain and focus: improve nutrient coverage that supports cognitive performance - Longevity-minded eating: build a stronger daily nutrition baseline - Clean eating: understand meals at an ingredient level, not vague labels - Protein balance: hit protein goals without ignoring micronutrients WHO IT IS FOR - Anyone who wants a diet app that goes beyond “eat less” - People who want a food diary with vitamins and minerals - Builders, busy professionals, and anyone who needs fast logging and clear next steps FAQ Do I need to count calories? No. You can, but BeyondCal is designed to work even if your main goal is micronutrient coverage. Is photo scanning perfect? AI scanning is meant to make logging faster. You always stay in control by reviewing ingredients and portions before saving. Is this an allergy tracker, fasting tracker, meal planner, or water tracker? No. BeyondCal focuses on nutrition tracking, ingredient-level insights, and practical food suggestions to improve daily coverage. NOT MEDICAL ADVICE BeyondCal provides educational nutrition insights. It does not diagnose, treat, or prevent disease. If you have a medical condition, talk to a qualified professional. Download BeyondCal and start improving your daily nutrient coverage today.
GymLedger
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GymLedger is a focused, beautifully simple workout log built for lifters who actually want to progress. Plan your split, pick today's workout, and log every set with one tap — no clutter, no fluff, no upsells mid-workout. — PLAN YOUR TRAINING — Build custom workout templates with the exercises, sets, and rep ranges that fit your style. Push, pull, legs, full-body, upper/lower — design any program in minutes and tweak it whenever your training shifts. — START IN ONE TAP — Home shows your last workout and today's pick, so you always know where you left off and what's next. Tap once to start, or choose a different session and go. — LOG EVERY SET — Track every set, rep, and weight with a fast, distraction-free interface. A built-in rest timer with haptic feedback keeps your tempo on point between sets — and it keeps counting down on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, so you can put your phone away between sets. — SEE YOUR PROGRESS — Watch your strength climb with clean charts for every exercise. Track body weight over time and spot the trends that drive real, lasting change. — EVERYTHING YOU GET — • Custom workouts and exercises • Your last workout and today's pick on Home • Fast set, rep, and weight logging • Smart rest timer with haptics, Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Strength and body-weight progress charts • Syncs securely across your iPhones • Available in 12 languages • Light and dark mode • Sign in with Apple, Google, or email • Designed exclusively for iPhone — PRIVACY-FIRST — Your training data is yours. We don't sell it, share it, or mine it. You can delete your account and all of its data from inside the app at any time. — PRICING — GymLedger requires a purchase to unlock. Pick whichever suits you: • Monthly — start with a 7-day free trial, then an auto-renewing subscription you can cancel anytime • Lifetime — one payment, yours forever, no subscription • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • The monthly subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. • The 7-day free trial is available to new subscribers. It becomes a paid month unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the trial ends. • The Lifetime purchase is a single payment and never renews. • Terms of Use: https://www.getgymledger.com/terms • Privacy Policy: https://www.getgymledger.com/privacy Questions or feedback? We read every email — support@getgymledger.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GymLedger at none against BeyondCal's shown. BeyondCal's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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
Both are free to download. BeyondCal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and GymLedger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BeyondCal ships an update every 5 days, GymLedger every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeyondCal | GymLedger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Andrea Mezzadra | Rohit Saluja |
In-app purchases
BeyondCal
- BeyondCal Subscription$14.991 Month
- BeyondCal Yearly Welcome$14.991 Year
- BeyondCal Subscription$24.993 Months
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- BeyondCal Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
GymLedger
- GymLedger Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- GymLedger Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year









