Comparison

Simple Calorie Log App vs XCal Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Simple Calorie Log App

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Simple Calorie Log helps you record meal calories and weight with minimal effort and understand your daily progress toward your goal (cut or bulk). Key features Meal logs: add/edit/delete date & time, meal name, calories, and notes Weight logs: add/edit/delete date, weight, and notes Goal settings: cut/bulk mode, target weight, target date, daily calorie goal Today overview: progress shown with numbers and a graph Trends graph: switchable periods (week, month, 6 months, year) Language toggle: Japanese / English Light / Dark Mode Highlights Fast launch and minimal input steps No account required, fully offline Data stored locally on your device Start with today’s entry and build a simple, sustainable routine.

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XCal Tracker

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Calorie tracking, finally simple. Most calorie apps feel like work. Endless menus, barcode scans, serving sizes. XCal works the way you think! Just type what you ate. "Two slices of salami pizza" "A bowl of oatmeal with blueberries" "Big mac and fries" That's it. Our AI instantly calculates the calories and macros, right next to your entry. No searching a database. No guessing portion codes. Just write, and you're done. A food diary that actually feels like a diary. Your meals appear as a clean, minimal list; like a notepad, not a spreadsheet. Tap any entry to reveal protein, sugar, fiber, and more. Clean. Fast. Out of your way. Snap it, don't type it. In a rush? Upload a photo of your meal and the AI figures out the rest. Understand your habits, not just your calories. See how your intake shifts across the week. Discover which days you tend to overeat, what foods you reach for most, and whether you're hitting your goal. Set your goal, track your progress. Define your daily calorie target and watch your totals build naturally throughout the day -- no complicated setup required. XCal is for people who want to be aware of what they eat without turning it into a second job.

Screenshots

Simple Calorie Log App3 screens
XCal Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Calorie Log App at none against XCal Tracker's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Simple Calorie Log App versus XCal Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Calorie Log AppXCal Tracker
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size30 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKentaro MasuokaEric Losskamp

In-app purchases

None

Simple Calorie Log App

No in-app purchases

None

XCal Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Calorie Log App free?
Simple Calorie Log App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XCal Tracker free?
XCal Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Calorie Log App or XCal Tracker have ads?
XCal Tracker shows ads; Simple Calorie Log App does not.

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