Comparison

Menu Calories vs NutrientMAXX

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

Head to head
About

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

About

NutrientMAXX

Access comprehensive nutrition and allergen information for over 20 major fast-food chains. Build custom meals, track your history, and get answers from an AI nutrition assistant to make informed food choices.

Highlights
  • Nutrition data for 20+ chains
  • Allergen information
  • Custom meal builder
  • AI nutrition assistant
  • Search across all chains
  • Sort by nutritional goals
  • Meal history tracking
Features
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Know exactly what you're eating before you order. NutrientMAXX gives you instant access to complete nutrition information for 20 major restaurant chains. Real data, straight from the source — no guesses, no tricks. Browse full menus, build custom meals, track your history, and ask our AI nutrition assistant anything about fast food. Whether you're tracking macros, avoiding allergens, or just curious about what's going into your body — NutrientMAXX has you covered. Chains included: McDonald's • Chick-fil-A • Taco Bell • Wendy's • Burger King • Raising Cane's • Panda Express • Five Guys • Chipotle • Subway • Panera Bread • Popeyes • Sonic • Starbucks • Dunkin' • Wingstop • Domino's • Chili's • Olive Garden • Papa John's Free Features: Full nutrition data — calories, protein, fat, sodium, carbs, and more Allergen information for every menu item Meal builder with real-time combined totals Compare any two items side by side Search across all chains at once Sort by goal — low calorie, high protein, low sodium, and more AI nutrition assistant — ask anything about fast food NutrientMAXX Pro: Unlimited saved meals 365-day meal history with activity heatmap 50 AI messages per day 7-day free trial — then $4.99/month or $29.99/year Built on official restaurant nutrition data. Free to use. No account required. Terms of Use: https://oozyfr.github.io/healthoptimizedworks.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://oozyfr.github.io/nutrientmaxx-privacy/

Screenshots

Menu Calories4 screens
NutrientMAXX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Menu Calories at every 6 days against NutrientMAXX's every 6 weeks. NutrientMAXX's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and NutrientMAXX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Menu Calories ships an update every 6 days, NutrientMAXX every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Menu Calories versus NutrientMAXX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMenu CaloriesNutrientMAXX
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDzmitry BukuyazauHealth Optimized Works

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Menu Calories

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

NutrientMAXX

Subscriptions2
  • NutrientMAXX Pro$4.991 Month
  • NutrientMAXX Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Menu Calories free?
Menu Calories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NutrientMAXX free?
NutrientMAXX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Menu Calories or NutrientMAXX have ads?
Neither Menu Calories nor NutrientMAXX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Menu Calories or NutrientMAXX?
Menu Calories ships an update every 6 days, and NutrientMAXX every 6 weeks. Most recently, Menu Calories was updated on October 10, 2026 and NutrientMAXX on October 3, 2026.

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