Comparison

Calorie Counter vs Is This Normal?

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

Head to head
About

Calorie Counter

Features
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Feel more in sync with your body through smarter, clearer food choices. Ately is your AI eating companion. Scan a meal, get an honest score, and track the goals that matter to you: protein, energy, weight, gut, skin, and more. Calories when you want them. Not another generic calorie diary. Snap a plate and Ately breaks it down: meal score, calories, macros, micros, and simple next bites. Your week stays visible so you can see how meals stack up without stress or overwhelm. Whether you want to feel more energetic, hit protein, support digestion, or simply eat with more awareness, Ately builds a personal tracking schema around you, and talks like a roast-y friend, not a corporate wellness coach. Scan meals. See scores. Watch your week. Keep it honest. Key Features β€’ AI Meal Scanner Scan any meal in seconds. Log what's on your plate without typing everything by hand. β€’ Meal Scores Get an honest score and short feedback on each plate so you know if that meal helped. β€’ Personal Goal Tracking Track protein, energy, weight, gut, skin, and the focuses you pick. Calories optional or last. β€’ Calories, Macros, and Micros See what's really in your food: calories, macros, and key micros in a clear breakdown. β€’ Next Bites Simple suggestions for what to eat next so the day stays on track. β€’ Weekly Progress Rings and week views that show how your meals add up over time. β€’ Companion Chat A roast-y friend in short, kid-simple words. Tease the habits, not crush the person. No mascot. Why users love Ately β€’ Personalized goals instead of a one-size calorie tracker β€’ Clear meal scores and nutrient breakdowns that make sense β€’ AI scanning that fits real life, not a spreadsheet β€’ A week view that proves progress without overwhelm β€’ Built for awareness and consistency, without the stress Ately is for anyone who wants more than another food logger. It's for people who want to understand their meals, stay honest about the plate, and build simple daily habits that support how they want to feel. Please note that this app does not provide medical advice. Any insights, scores, or suggestions are for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical guidance. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet or wellness routine. Analysis results and premium features require a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Is This Normal?

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Is This Normal? is a calm, non-diagnostic symptom check-in app designed to help you understand what you’re experiencing without panic. Select symptoms across areas like cycle health, digestion, skin, energy, and mood, then receive supportive guidance, things to watch for, and suggestions for next steps. This app is informational only and does not provide medical advice or diagnosis. All check-ins are stored locally on your device. Features: β€’ Quick symptom check-ins β€’ Clear, supportive feedback β€’ Check-in history β€’ Exportable summaries for personal reference or clinician discussions β€’ No account required If something doesn’t feel right or symptoms worsen, always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

Screenshots

Calorie Counter4 screens
Is This Normal?4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Is This Normal? at none against Calorie Counter's 6. Is This Normal? also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Calorie Counter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Is This Normal? asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Calorie Counter versus Is This Normal?: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalorie CounterIs This Normal?
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size38 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWing Hei Brian TamJORGIA ANNE BAYS

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Calorie Counter

Subscriptions6
  • Unlimited$9.997 Days
  • Unlimited$12.997 Days
  • Ately Unlimited$19.991 Month
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  • Unlimited3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited$29.991 Year
  • Ately Unlimited$39.991 Year
None

Is This Normal?

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calorie Counter free?
Calorie Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Is This Normal? free?
Is This Normal? is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Calorie Counter or Is This Normal? have ads?
Calorie Counter shows ads; Is This Normal? does not.

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