Comparison

ProteinScore vs Meal Pic

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

Head to head
About

ProteinScore

Features
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Not all "high protein" foods are created equal. Many snacks and meals marketed as protein-rich are actually packed with hidden calories, fats, and sugars. ProteinScore gives you the clarity you need by normalizing every nutrition label to a single, powerful metric: Grams of Protein per 100 Calories. By focusing on protein density rather than just total grams, you can easily identify which foods actually support your dietary goals—and which ones are just empty calories. How it Works: 1) Point & Scan: Aim your camera at any standard nutrition facts label. 2) Get the Score: See exactly where the food ranks—from "Excellent" (Lean Staples) to "Poor" (Calorie Dense). Key Features: - Lightning-Fast Scanner: No manual entry. Just point, snap, and score. - Smart Tiering: Based on biological benchmarks, our scoring system helps you compare your scanned foot items to elite protein sources like egg whites, seitan, and lean poultry instantly. - Haptic & Visual Delight: Experience a satisfying "hit" when you discover S-Tier protein sources. - Data-Driven Insights: Perfect for powerlifters, vegans, and anyone prioritizing satiety and muscle preservation.Stop guessing at the grocery store. Download today and start scanning for better gains.

About

Meal Pic

Easily track your food intake by snapping photos of your meals. Get instant calorie and macronutrient breakdowns to help you reach your health goals. Offers barcode scanning and manual entry for comprehensive logging.

Highlights
  • Photo-based meal scanning
  • Calorie and macronutrient estimation
  • Barcode scanning
  • Manual food entry
  • Customizable targets
  • Dietary goal support
Features
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HOW TO USE MEAL PIC: 1. Answer a few questions to set your calorie and macro targets 2. Snap a photo of your meal* 3. Get calories, protein, carbs and fat* If you want to change your body, Meal Pic will get you there with less time spent than anything else. We aren't another complicated diet app. Meal Pic reads your whole plate — a bacon cheeseburger comes back as bun, patty, bacon and cheese — so if a number looks off, you fix one line instead of starting over. Scan a barcode, search foods, or just type what you ate. The rest is on you, and we'll back you up the whole way. If you have any ideas or questions, please email us at help@mealpic.app. NOTE: Meal Pic is a general wellness tool, not a medical device, and nothing in it is medical, nutritional or dietary advice. Every number is an estimate. Please consult a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet. *FOOD SCANNING REQUIRES MEAL PIC PRO TERMS: https://mealpic.app/terms.html PRIVACY: https://mealpic.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

ProteinScore3 screens
Meal Pic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProteinScore at none against Meal Pic's 10. ProteinScore also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price 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. Meal Pic sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ProteinScore asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ProteinScore versus Meal Pic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProteinScoreMeal Pic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas RiedlJack Zeile

In-app purchases

None

ProteinScore

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Meal Pic

Subscriptions9
  • Meal Pic Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Meal Pic Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Meal Pic Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
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  • Meal Pic Pro (Yearly)$29.991 Year
  • Meal Pic Pro (Yearly)$39.991 Year
  • Meal Pic Pro (Yearly)$49.991 Year
  • Meal Pic Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Meal Pic Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Meal Pic Pro (Yearly)$59.991 Year

Questions

Is ProteinScore free?
ProteinScore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meal Pic free?
Meal Pic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ProteinScore or Meal Pic have ads?
Meal Pic shows ads; ProteinScore does not.

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