Comparison

MealMaster vs Menu Calories

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

Head to head
About

MealMaster

Features
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Забудьте о мучительном подсчёте калорий и бесконечном поиске рецептов. MealMaster составит сбалансированный рацион на день, точно подобранный под ваши цели по калориям, белкам, жирам и углеводам. Как это работает: вы указываете свои параметры, приложение рассчитывает вашу дневную норму КБЖУ, а затем генерирует план питания с завтраком, обедом, перекусом и ужином — всё с точными граммовками и подробными рецептами. Что внутри: автоматический подбор блюд под вашу норму КБЖУ, подробные рецепты с пошаговыми инструкциями, готовый список покупок с разбивкой по категориям, гибкая настройка количества приёмов пищи, возможность пересоздать план или заменить отдельное блюдо, наглядная статистика по макронутриентам за день. Идеально подойдёт для тех, кто хочет питаться сбалансированно, но не готов тратить часы на планирование. Один клик — и ваш рацион готов.

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Menu Calories

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Point your camera at the menu in front of you and get calorie and macro estimates for every dish — no restaurant database, no made-up dishes. Works at any restaurant, in any country, in any language. Pick the meal that fits your goals, then log it to Apple Health in one tap. Try it free — no account, price shown up front. Dishes stream in seconds after you scan, with honest estimates: realistic calorie ranges instead of false precision. Calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber and sodium sync straight to Apple Health. SCAN ANY MENU IN SECONDS Open the Scan tab and you're already in the camera. Snap the menu or paste the text. Dishes appear one by one as MenuCalories estimates calories, protein, carbs, and fat for each. SET YOUR DIET PROFILE Tell MenuCalories your goals — high-protein, low-calorie — and any restrictions like vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or dairy-free. Every menu is filtered and highlighted so the dishes that fit you stand out instantly. COMPARE DISHES SIDE BY SIDE Not sure what to order? Compare options by calories, protein, or any macro. See which dish fits your goals before you order. WORKS WITH ANY RESTAURANT Unlike apps that only cover chain restaurants, MenuCalories handles any menu you give it — local spots, international restaurants, cafes, bars, and delivery apps. TRACK YOUR DINING OUT Save your favorite dishes and revisit past menus. Build a personal collection of go-to healthy meals at the restaurants you love. WHAT YOU GET • Calorie and macro estimates (protein, carbs, fat) per dish • Diet profile filtering — goals plus restrictions like vegetarian or gluten-free • Camera-first scanning with live, streaming results • Side-by-side dish comparison • Photo, PDF and text menu support • My Plate — combine dishes and see the whole meal against your daily calorie and macro targets • Show to Waiter — your order in large type, in the menu's original language • Menu thumbnails in history for quick recall • Log meals to Apple Health with full macros HOW IT WORKS 1. Set your diet profile (optional) 2. Open the Scan tab — snap a menu or paste the text 3. Watch dishes stream in and pick the one that fits your goals Perfect for calorie tracking, macro counting, weight management, or simply making healthier choices when eating out. Important: Nutrition values are estimates. Actual values vary by recipe, portion size, and preparation. MenuCalories is not medical advice. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms: https://menucalories.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://menucalories.app/privacy

Screenshots

MealMaster4 screens
Menu Calories4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MealMaster at none against Menu Calories's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Menu Calories sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MealMaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MealMaster ships an update every 4 days, Menu Calories every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MealMaster versus Menu Calories: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMealMasterMenu Calories
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB15 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLLC MobilifeDzmitry Bukuyazau

In-app purchases

None

MealMaster

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Menu Calories

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is MealMaster free?
MealMaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Menu Calories free?
Menu Calories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MealMaster or Menu Calories have ads?
Neither MealMaster nor Menu Calories shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MealMaster or Menu Calories?
MealMaster ships an update every 4 days, and Menu Calories every 5 days. Most recently, MealMaster was updated on September 10, 2026 and Menu Calories on September 23, 2026.

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