Comparison

FoodTracking vs PortionPal

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

Head to head
About

FoodTracking

Features
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Track your nutrition effortlessly with FoodTrack, the portion-based food diary powered by AI. Forget specifically counting calories. FoodTrack helps you maintain a balanced diet by focusing on food groups and portion sizes. Simply take a photo of your meal, and our advanced AI analysis will automatically identify the food groups (Proteins, Carbs, Veggies, Fruits, Fats, Dairy) and estimate their portion sizes for you. Key Features: โ€ข AI Food Analysis: Snap a photo and get instant portion estimates using Google Gemini technology. โ€ข Portion-Based Tracking: Focus on balance rather than complex calorie math. โ€ข Daily & Weekly Insights: Visualize your nutrition trends and stay on track. โ€ข Water Tracking: Keep hydrated with a simple tap. โ€ข Local & Private: Your data is stored securely on your device. โ€ข Export Data: Easily share your weekly logs with your nutritionist or health coach (PDF/Text). Whether you are looking to lose weight, build muscle, or just eat healthier, FoodTrack makes nutrition simple and visual.

About

PortionPal

Features
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PortionPal helps you build healthier meal portions without complicated logging. Use simple portion guidance for everyday meals, weight loss, protein goals, balanced plates, and healthier eating habits. It is made for people who want a practical meal portion planner instead of another overwhelming diet app. WHAT PORTIONPAL HELPS WITH - Build balanced plates for breakfast, lunch, and dinner - Plan portion sizes for protein, carbs, vegetables, and fats - Support weight loss and healthier eating routines - Learn simple serving-size guidance - Keep meal planning easier and more consistent SIMPLE PORTION CONTROL PortionPal focuses on practical portion control. Use it when preparing meals, planning groceries, or checking whether a plate feels balanced. FOR HEALTHIER HABITS Small changes are easier to repeat. PortionPal helps you make better food choices without turning every meal into a spreadsheet. Use PortionPal as a simple meal portion guide for everyday nutrition, balanced plates, and long-term healthy eating. Purchase note: Some Pro features, subscriptions, or lifetime unlocks require a separate in-app purchase. Free features remain available without purchase. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FoodTracking4 screens
PortionPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FoodTracking at none against PortionPal's 5. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PortionPal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FoodTracking asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
FoodTracking versus PortionPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFoodTrackingPortionPal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size25 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOscar SanchezHeinz Meier

In-app purchases

None

FoodTracking

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

PortionPal

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • 25 AI Credits$1.99
  • 100 AI Credits$4.99
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is FoodTracking free?
FoodTracking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PortionPal free?
PortionPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FoodTracking or PortionPal have ads?
Neither FoodTracking nor PortionPal shows ads.

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