Comparison

Zaad vs Athlen

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

Athlen

Features
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Athlen helps you understand food faster and make better everyday decisions. Simply scan a product barcode to receive a clear, personalized Health Score tailored to your profile, goals, and dietary needs. Instead of only showing nutrition facts, Athlen explains why a product may fit your lifestyle — or what you should watch out for. Your goals, activity level, sport, allergies, intolerances, and other profile information are included in the evaluation to make insights more relevant to you. What Athlen offers • Barcode scanner for food and drinks • Personalized Health Score for scanned products • Athlen AI with easy-to-understand explanations for scores, ingredients, and nutrition values • Insights about sugar, protein, processing level, allergens, and potential watchouts • Better product alternatives based on your profile • Custom profiles for goals, sports, activity, allergies, and intolerances Some features, including barcode scanning and Athlen AI analysis, require an active subscription. Athlen is built for people who want to quickly understand which products fit their lifestyle best. Whether you want to eat more consciously, support your fitness goals, compare products, or simply gain more clarity while shopping — Athlen makes food information easier to understand and more personal. Athlen does not replace medical advice or the need to check product packaging. If you have allergies or intolerances, always verify ingredients and allergen information directly on the manufacturer’s packaging. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Zaad4 screens
Athlen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Athlen at 15.1 against Zaad's 18.5. 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. Zaad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Athlen sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $33.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Zaad versus Athlen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZaadAthlen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (12 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB46 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOrbitCodeKatharina Weiser

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Zaad

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

Athlen

Subscriptions1
  • Athlen Pro3 Days trial$33.991 Year

Questions

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

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