Comparison

CarboTracker vs WaterLoop

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

Head to head
About

CarboTracker

Features
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CarboTracker: Track What Matters What gets monitored gets managed. CarboTracker is the no-judgment tool for understanding your nutrition and building awareness through consistent tracking. Why CarboTracker? Lose weight and improve health without the guilt. CarboTracker makes tracking net carbs simple, fast, and sustainable — whether you're doing keto, low-carb, or just curious about where your carbs come from. Key Features: • Quick Logging: Barcode scanning, AI food search, and access to 500,000+ foods in our database. Log your meal in seconds. • AI Food Search: Can't find a food? Describe it to our AI. "Chipotle burrito bowl with extra guac" — the AI understands and logs it instantly with accurate macro estimates. No manual entry needed. • Smart Goals: Auto-adjusting daily carb targets based on your progress. Set it and let the app learn your patterns. • Streak Tracking: See your consistency at a glance. Small consistent choices compound into extraordinary results. • Weekly Trends: Visual charts show your net carb patterns over time — no hidden meals, no surprises. • Staple Foods: Save your favorite foods for lightning-fast logging. One tap, fully logged. • Barcode Scanning: Point and scan any packaged food. The app instantly logs it with accurate macros. • 14-Day Free Trial: Full access to all features. No credit card required to start. Our Philosophy: Health is about awareness, not perfection. You don't need to be perfect to be healthy. What matters is honest data and consistent choices. We don't judge your meals — we just help you see them clearly. Whether you logged a salad or a burger, tracking it matters. That's where change starts. Auto-Recalculating Goals: Your daily net carb goal adjusts intelligently based on your progress. Losing weight faster? Your goal adapts. Plateauing? We help you understand why. The app evolves with you. The CarboTracker Difference: No ads. No influencers. No judgment. Just your data, presented honestly. Built for people who want to understand their nutrition without the noise. Privacy & Data: Your data is yours. We don't sell it, share it with advertisers, or use search data for tracking. All your logs and searches stay private and are used only to improve your app experience. Full privacy policy available in the app. Subscription: Unlock unlimited tracking, advanced analytics, and all premium features with a monthly or annual subscription. Choose what works for you: • Monthly: $1.99/month • Annual: $19.99/year (44% savings) 14-day free trial — cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Start your free trial today. Small consistent choices compound into extraordinary results.

About

WaterLoop

This app helps you build a consistent daily water habit with a visually engaging hydration tracker. Log intake quickly, monitor progress with a fluid orb, and receive optional reminders. It prioritizes privacy by keeping all data on your device.

Highlights
  • Fluid progress orb visualization
  • Quick-add and custom logging
  • Personalized daily hydration goals
  • Daily log with swipe-to-delete
  • Streak tracking for consistency
  • Optional hydration reminders
  • Privacy-focused, on-device data
Features
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WaterLoop is a calm, beautifully designed hydration tracker that helps you build a consistent daily water habit. Log your water intake in seconds using quick-add presets or enter a custom amount. Watch your fluid orb fill throughout the day as you get closer to your goal. When you hit your target, WaterLoop celebrates the moment. FEATURES Fluid Progress Orb — a live visualization that rises as you hydrate, evolving in color from morning to goal Quick-Add Logging — tap once to log 100 mL, 250 mL, or 500 mL. Enter any custom amount instantly Daily Goal — set your personal hydration target in mL or oz Today's Log — see every entry for the day with swipe-to-delete Streaks — build daily consistency and track your longest streak Last 7 Days — a weekly bar chart and day-by-day breakdown of your intake Hydration Reminders — optional local notifications at your chosen frequency and start time Privacy First — everything stays on your device. No account, no cloud, no tracking WaterLoop is not a medical app. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice related to hydration.

Screenshots

CarboTracker1 screens
WaterLoop3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WaterLoop at none against CarboTracker's 3. CarboTracker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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. CarboTracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. WaterLoop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CarboTracker versus WaterLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarboTrackerWaterLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToby DunnKyrantis AI Technologies Inc.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CarboTracker

Subscriptions2
  • Net Carb Tracker Pro - MONTHLY14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Net Carb Tracker Pro - ANNUAL14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • 25 Bonus AI Searches$0.99
None

WaterLoop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CarboTracker free?
CarboTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WaterLoop free?
WaterLoop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CarboTracker or WaterLoop have ads?
Neither CarboTracker nor WaterLoop shows ads.

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