Comparison

Zaad vs Kilo

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

Head to head
About

Zaad

Effortlessly track your meals by simply snapping a photo to get a full macro breakdown. Focus on your fitness goals with easy-to-use tools for logging food, water, exercise, and weight.

Highlights
  • AI food scanning
  • Macro breakdown (calories, protein, carbs, fat)
  • Barcode scanning
  • Water tracking
  • Exercise logging
  • Weight monitoring
Features
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Understand your food and keep track of your day with Zaad. Log meals by photo, voice or text, then review estimated calories and nutrients before adding them to your diary. Track food, water, exercise and weight in one place. MORE WAYS TO LOG FOOD • Take a meal photo to get an AI-powered nutrition estimate. • Type what you ate or use voice dictation. • Search for foods or scan barcodes for products available in the database. • Create custom foods and save favorites for easier logging later. • Review and adjust quantities, serving sizes and ingredients to match your meal. LOOK BEYOND CALORIES Track protein, carbohydrates and fat. Explore fiber, sugars, sodium, vitamins and minerals when data is available. Choose which nutrition details you want to see. FOLLOW YOUR PROGRESS Log water, exercise and weight measurements, then explore charts and reports across different periods. Set daily goals and compare your logged intake with your targets. MAKE ZAAD YOUR OWN Customize your diary cards, progress dashboard and Quick Add options. Choose a light or dark appearance and set optional reminders that fit your routine. YOUR ACCOUNT AND HISTORY Sign in with Apple or Google to sync supported records across your devices. Log data locally and sync when a connection becomes available. Saved meal photos stay on the device and are not included in sync. ACCESS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS An account is required. Eligible accounts can sample the app before subscribing. A Pro subscription is required to continue using the app after this initial preview. Subscription options, prices and any eligible offers are shown in the app before purchase confirmation. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase, or when an eligible free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage your subscription or cancel renewal in your Apple Account settings. NUTRITION ESTIMATES AI estimates may vary based on the photo, description, quantities and preparation method. Review and adjust results when needed. Zaad is a food and activity tracking tool, not a substitute for professional medical or nutrition advice. Privacy Policy: https://www.zaadapp.ai/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.zaadapp.ai/terms Support and suggestions: support@zaadapp.ai End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Kilo

This app offers calorie and macronutrient tracking with a focus on Saudi Arabian cuisine and dining habits. It features an extensive local food database, AI-powered photo scanning for meal analysis, and barcode scanning for packaged goods.

Highlights
  • Saudi food database
  • AI photo scan for nutrition
  • Barcode scanner for local products
  • Daily calorie, protein, carb, fat tracking
  • Full Arabic language support
Features
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Kilo: Calorie Tracking Built for Saudi Arabia Kilo is the first calorie tracking app built specifically for Saudi users. Whether you're eating at home, dining out, or ordering in, Kilo fits your lifestyle and understands your food. Saudi Food Database Hundreds of meals from local chains like Albaik, Mama Noura, and more, all ready to log in one tap. AI Photo Scan Photograph your plate and get an instant nutritional breakdown without typing a single thing. Simple Daily Tracking Calories, protein, carbs, and fat all in one place with a clean, easy interface. Barcode Scanner Add packaged products available in the Saudi market with a quick barcode scan. Full Arabic Support Interface, search, and content fully in Arabic, built for Saudi users from the ground up. Start your health journey today. Kilo is with you at every meal. Terms of Use: https://kiloappsa.com/terms/

Screenshots

Zaad4 screens
Kilo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kilo at 4.9 against Zaad's 4.2. Kilo also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 12). Zaad's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Zaad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Kilo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kilo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 40 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zaad ships an update every 5 days, Kilo every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Zaad versus Kilo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZaadKilo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (12 ratings)4.9 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1240 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.518.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB43 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperOrbitCodeZiad AlDohaim

Customer experience

Zaad

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

Kilo

All ratings36 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Zaad

Subscriptions2
  • Zaad Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Zaad Pro Yearly3 Days trial$47.991 Year
7 purchases

Kilo

Subscriptions7
  • Kilo Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Kilo Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Kilo Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Kilo Pro Yearly Promo$19.991 Year
  • Kilo Pro Influencer Promo$19.991 Year
  • Kilo Pro Yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
  • Kilo Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Zaad free?
Zaad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kilo free?
Kilo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zaad or Kilo?
Kilo is rated higher. Zaad averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Kilo averages 4.9 from 40 ratings.
Do Zaad or Kilo have ads?
Neither Zaad nor Kilo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zaad or Kilo?
Zaad ships an update every 5 days, and Kilo every 10 days. Most recently, Zaad was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kilo on October 28, 2026.

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