Comparison

Calsy vs Elevus

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

Head to head
About

Calsy

Effortlessly track your nutrition with AI-powered food recognition. Simply snap a photo of your meal to instantly log calories, macros, and health scores. Set personalized targets and visualize your progress to achieve your health goals.

Highlights
  • AI food recognition from photos
  • Barcode scanner with health scores
  • Personalized calorie and macro targets
  • Progress visualization with charts
  • Quick add and history for favorite meals
  • Automatic data backup and sync
Features
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Calsy is a 21-day reset for people who are done with diets that drag on forever. You get a start line, a few rules a day, and an AI that logs your meals from a single photo. On Day 21 you step on the scale and see what changed. No food diary. No weighing every bite. No willpower marathon. Twenty-one days you can actually finish, and habits that stay with you when they are over. HOW THE 21-DAY RESET WORKS 1. Day 1: weigh in and take your start photo (optional) 2. Every day: scan your meals, drink your water, hit your steps 3. From Day 4 the bar rises: meals graded C or better, stay under your calorie budget, 30 minutes of movement 4. Day 21: final weigh-in, second photo, before-and-after side by side The reset runs in four phases: See It, Clean It, Tighten It, Prove It. Each one asks a little more than the last, so it gets harder exactly as you get stronger. RULES THAT TICK THEMSELVES Other challenge apps are checklists you have to remember to tick. Calsy already knows you scanned two meals, logged your water and walked your steps, so the rule turns green on its own. You live your day. The app keeps score. SNAP IT. SCORE IT. Take a photo of your plate. In seconds Calsy's AI logs calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber, sugar and sodium, and grades the meal from A to F. One glance tells you whether it counts toward your reset. Barcode scans and Health Scores work the same way for packaged food. WATCH IT WORK A weight trend that smooths out the daily noise, a journal that marks every day you logged, and a line that goes the right direction. Seeing it drop on Day 12 is what gets you to Day 21. DISCIPLINE THAT OUTLASTS THE RESET Twenty-one days of the same small rules does something no diet ever did for you: it makes them automatic. Scanning before you eat. Drinking your water. Moving every day. Checking the grade before you order. By Day 21 you are not following rules anymore, you just eat like this. The weight is the result. The discipline is what you keep. AFTER DAY 21 Finish Baseline and unlock Strict. Finish Strict and unlock Full. Every reset raises the bar, so your next 21 days start where the last ones ended. And between resets Calsy stays the easiest calorie counter you have used: snap, log, done. TARGETS BUILT AROUND YOUR BODY Lose fat, build muscle, or just eat better. Calsy sets your daily calorie and macro budget from your body, your activity and your goal. Not someone else's numbers. *** CALSY PREMIUM *** Start free, then unlock the full reset: - Unlimited AI food recognition from photos, with meal grades - Unlimited barcode scans and Health Scores - Custom macro targets for keto, high protein, or cutting - Detailed analytics of your nutrition and weight trends Twenty-one days is short enough to finish and long enough to change how you eat. Download Calsy and start Day 1. Note: Calsy does not provide medical advice. Consult a professional before starting a new nutrition plan. Calsy offers an auto renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.calsy-app.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.calsy-app.com/privacy

About

Elevus

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Every workout app assumes you're a beginner. Elevus doesn't. No tutorials, no hand-holding - just a clean, fast interface built for lifters who know what they're doing. Type or speak naturally and AI instantly turns it into structured sets, reps, and weights. No more tapping through endless menus. KEY FEATURES Voice & Text Logging Speak or type your exercises naturally. AI parses your input into structured sets, reps, and weights automatically. Additionally, log from anywhere, even your lockscreen, through Siri and Shortcuts. Workout Photo Editor Add stickers with your workout stats, date, and location to your gym photos. Share your progress on social media with style. Smart Suggestions Get set and rep recommendations based on your training history and progressive overload principles. Routines Create and save custom routines. Load them with one tap to speed up your sessions. Progress Tracking View your exercise history with detailed analytics. Track volume, personal records, and trends over time. Clean, Simple Design A beautiful interface that stays out of your way. No clutter, no bloat - just a fast, focused workout tracker. PREMIUM FEATURES - Voice input for hands-free logging - Smart suggestions - Unlimited routines - Unlimited custom exercises - More set types Download Elevus and spend less time logging, more time lifting. Terms of Use: https://elevus.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://elevus.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Calsy4 screens
Elevus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Elevus at none against Calsy's shown. Elevus also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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. Calsy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Elevus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calsy ships an update every 8 days, Elevus weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Calsy versus Elevus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalsyElevus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (60 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings60 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB137 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMITOLOGIC sp. z o.o.Khalid Limbada

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Calsy

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Annual Promo7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Elevus

Subscriptions2
  • Elevus Premium$1.997 Days
  • Elevus Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Calsy free?
Calsy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elevus free?
Elevus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Calsy or Elevus have ads?
Calsy shows ads; Elevus does not.
Which is updated more often, Calsy or Elevus?
Calsy ships an update every 8 days, and Elevus weekly. Most recently, Calsy was updated on September 21, 2026 and Elevus on September 18, 2026.

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