Comparison

Core1 vs Protein Daily

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

Head to head
About

Core1

This app guides users to build a single habit at a time, visualizing progress as a growing tree. Users can name their tree, set reminders, and define personal rewards upon completion, fostering a sense of accomplishment and encouraging consistency.

Highlights
  • Focus on one habit at a time
  • Grow a tree to visualize consistency
  • Name your tree
  • Set daily reminders
  • Define personal rewards
  • Build a forest of completed habits
Features
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Focus on one habit. Just one. Core 1 helps you build one habit at a time. Plant a seed, watch it grow into a tree, and earn your reward when you're done. Features: - One habit at a time — no overwhelm - Grow a tree as you build consistency - Name your tree after who you want to become - Set daily reminders - Set a personal reward to celebrate your success - Build a forest of completed habits Start small. Stay steady. Watch it grow.

About

Protein Daily

Easily track your daily protein intake to achieve fitness goals. Log meals, monitor progress, and stay on target with visual indicators. Offers custom entries and weekly insights for a healthier lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Quick food logging
  • Custom food entries
  • Daily protein tracking
  • Visual progress indicators
  • Weekly stats and insights
  • Light and dark theme support
Features
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Track your daily protein intake with ease. Protein Daily helps you reach your fitness goals by making it simple to log meals, monitor your progress, and stay on track with your protein targets. Features: • Quick food logging with a comprehensive food database • Custom food entries for your favorite meals • Daily protein tracking with visual progress indicators • Weekly stats and insights (Premium) • Light and dark theme support • Clean, intuitive interface Whether you're building muscle, losing weight, or maintaining a healthy lifestyle, Protein Daily makes it easy to ensure you're getting the protein you need every day. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Core14 screens
Protein Daily4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Core1 at none against Protein Daily's 3. Core1 also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). Protein Daily's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. Protein Daily sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Core1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Core1 against 5.0 for Protein Daily. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Protein Daily has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Core1 ships an update every 3 days, Protein Daily every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Core1 versus Protein Daily: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCore1Protein Daily
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB69 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHeather KimTHOMAS LOGAN-CHASE MATKIN -

In-app purchases

None

Core1

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Protein Daily

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Core1 free?
Core1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Protein Daily free?
Protein Daily is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Core1 or Protein Daily?
Core1 and Protein Daily are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do Core1 or Protein Daily have ads?
Neither Core1 nor Protein Daily shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Core1 or Protein Daily?
Core1 ships an update every 3 days, and Protein Daily every 11 days. Most recently, Core1 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Protein Daily on November 5, 2026.

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