# CalDef vs Vitalize

The clearest difference is monetization model: CalDef at free with in-app purchases against Vitalize's subscription. Vitalize's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CalDef sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vitalize sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CalDef against 5.0 for Vitalize. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

CalDef ships an update every 10 days, Vitalize fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CalDef | Vitalize |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caldef/id6758647604/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vitalize-wellness-coach/id6777452585/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 33 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Breneer Jacinto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872160895) | [Done Right Coaching LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777452589) |

## What reviewers say

### CalDef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caldef/id6758647604)

This nutrition tracker helps you lose weight by monitoring calories and macros. It features an AI coach for personalized advice, a vast food database, and tools for meal planning and progress analysis. Track meals via search, barcode, or photo, and monitor water intake and sleep.

**Highlights:** AI-powered nutrition coach, Massive food database with offline access, Barcode and photo meal logging, Automatic macro breakdown, Personalized meal planning, Weight trend charts and analytics, Apple Health integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


### Vitalize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vitalize-wellness-coach/id6777452585)

This app provides personalized wellness plans for various health goals, including nutrition, exercise, and supplements. It offers custom meal plans, workout routines, and daily tips, all managed by a certified coach. Track your progress and log your food intake to achieve your wellness objectives.

**Highlights:** Personalized meal plans with recipes, Supplement recommendations, Custom workout programs, Progress tracking (weight, measurements, photos), Food logging with macro breakdown, Daily wellness tips, Coach-reviewed plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vitalize Membership | $49.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CalDef free?

CalDef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vitalize free?

Vitalize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CalDef or Vitalize?

CalDef and Vitalize are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do CalDef or Vitalize have ads?

CalDef shows ads; Vitalize does not.

### Which is updated more often, CalDef or Vitalize?

CalDef ships an update every 10 days, and Vitalize fortnightly. Most recently, CalDef was updated on October 18, 2026 and Vitalize on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*