Comparison

Simple Calorie Log App vs CalLog

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

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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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CalLog

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CalLog is a calorie and PFC (protein, fat, carbs) tracker built for Japanese food. Snap a photo of your meal and CalLog estimates the calories and macros. Home cooking, convenience store food and restaurant chains are all covered, with over 30,000 foods in the database. No account needed. Note: the app interface is in Japanese. ■ Ways to log - Photo scan: take a photo and log it (10 free scans, unlimited with CalLog Pro, up to 5 photos at once) - Quick entry: type a name and calories - Food database: 30,000+ foods, works offline - Barcode: scan packaged foods (free) - My Meals: log your usual meals in one tap - Text and voice: describe your meal and CalLog estimates it (10 free tries, unlimited with CalLog Pro) ■ Goals that fit you Your daily calorie and PFC goals are set from your sex, age, height, weight, activity level and pace. The PFC split follows the Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese (2025). CalLog Pro adds a body-make course (more protein) and a low-salt course. ■ Your real calorie burn Formulas only give the average for people of your size. CalLog works out how many calories your body actually burns from your food and weight logs, and suggests weekly goal updates (CalLog Pro). ■ Karo-chan cheers you on Every time you log, Karo-chan reacts to your meal and your streak. Went over today? Log it anyway. CalLog never scolds you. ■ Friends Connect with friends by invite link or QR code and send each other cheer stamps. Free. ■ Your records stay in your iCloud Meals, weight and My Meals are saved on your iPhone and in your own iCloud, so they come back after a device change or reinstall with the same Apple ID. ■ Pricing Free: photo scan and text/voice logging (10 each), quick entry, food database, barcode, daily totals for calories and PFC, weight trend, friends, widgets. Next-meal suggestions, meal analysis and web lookup can each be tried twice. CalLog Pro: unlimited photo scan, unlimited text and voice logging, web lookup for restaurant and convenience store items, next-meal suggestions, meal analysis, 17 vitamins and minerals, real calorie burn and weekly goal review, goal courses, reports up to 90 days, your choice of character (Soy, Tetsu or Ami), and protein, fat, carbs, fiber and salt for each food and meal. Monthly ¥350 / 6 months ¥1,680 / 12 months ¥2,400. Every plan includes a 3-day free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can cancel anytime in Settings. CalLog is not a medical device. All values are estimates and do not replace advice from a doctor or dietitian. Terms: https://cal-log.com/terms.html Privacy: https://cal-log.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Simple Calorie Log App3 screens
CalLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Calorie Log App at none against CalLog's 3. Simple Calorie Log App also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, 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. CalLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Simple Calorie Log App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Simple Calorie Log App versus CalLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Calorie Log AppCalLog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKentaro MasuokaShogo Yoshida

In-app purchases

None

Simple Calorie Log App

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CalLog

Subscriptions3
  • 月額プラン7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 6ヶ月プラン$9.996 Months
  • 年間プラン$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple Calorie Log App free?
Simple Calorie Log App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CalLog free?
CalLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Calorie Log App or CalLog have ads?
Neither Simple Calorie Log App nor CalLog shows ads.

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