Comparison

Forkd vs Simple Cal

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

Head to head
About

Forkd

Effortlessly track your nutrition by simply taking a photo of your meal. This AI-powered app analyzes food, estimates portions, and provides a detailed breakdown of calories, macros, and micronutrients. It also offers personalized meal plans and health insights to help you reach your dietary goals.

Highlights
  • AI food photo analysis
  • Calorie and macro tracking
  • Micronutrient breakdown
  • Personalized meal plans
  • Intermittent fasting tracker
  • Gamified health companion
Features
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Forkd AI is not JUST a calorie tracking app. Forkd AI is a personal nutrition intelligence app that answers the question: am I actually eating right? Maybe you're wiped out by 3pm and blame your sleep. Maybe you eat "pretty clean" but end up eating too many calories so you don't feel any different. Maybe your cupboard is full of supplements and you're not sure which ones you need. Or maybe you just want to eat well, without having to become a nutritionist first. Despite all the nutrition information available, there’s a disconnect between what your body needs and what you feed it. That’s because nutrition is personal to you and your body. A nutrition label tells you about one product. An AI calorie tracking app tells you a calorie number, protein number or carbs number in your food. Forkd AI tells you: what your body needs, what it's actually getting, and where the gap is. SNAP IT, SAY IT, OR TYPE IT Take a photo, tell Forkie (your nutrition coach) what you ate, or type it in. In seconds you'll see the ingredients, portions, calories, macros, fiber, and 15+ vitamins and minerals. PROTEIN TRACKER & FIBER TRACKER Set a daily protein and fiber target for your body. Protein keeps you full and builds muscles. Fiber keeps your gut happy and energy level steady. Most people do not eat enough fiber. Do not guess. Track them. SEE WHAT A PHOTO CAN'T SHOW Cooking oil. Butter. That drizzle of dressing. Forkd flags the ingredients hiding inside your meal that can add 200–300 calories a day. Correct it once and we remember. Your scan gets it right the next time. SPOT THE PATTERN, NOT JUST THE MEAL One meal tells you very little. A week tells you a lot. Low on iron three weeks running? Fiber stuck at half your target for days? Forkie spots it and suggests one small change: a swap, a snack, a recipe. KNOW WHAT YOUR FOOD ALREADY COVERS Before you buy another supplement, see which nutrients your meals are already giving you. Your next conversation with your doctor starts with real nutrients information. PLAN MEALS THAT CLOSE THE GAPS Build a meal plan from 6000+ healthy recipes filtered by your goals, your diet, and the nutrients you're running low on. STAY ON TRACK WITHOUT THE GUILT Daily and weekly challenges to stay on track. Miss a few days? Forkie doesn't lecture. He just helps you pick up where you left off. WATER AND FASTING TRACKING Tap to log water. Start a fasting timer. See how it all fits with what you eat. EAT FOR THE LIFE YOU WANT Some goals are about this month: steadier energy, fewer afternoon crashes, a weight you feel good at. Some are about decades from now: still hiking, still keeping up with the grandkids. Both start in the same place: knowing what's on your plate today. Eating well shouldn't be harder than ordering a pizza. With Forkd, it isn't. FREE vs FORKD PRO Free: food scanner, meal logging, intermittent fasting tracking, water tracking, 6000+ recipes, meal plan creation, basic calorie counter. Pro: full macro and micronutrient breakdown, fibre tracker, water tracker, hidden ingredient detection, personal nutrient alerts, AI meal planner, weekly insights, and the Nutrition Score. Download Forkd: the AI nutrition intelligence app, food scanner, protein tracker, fasting tracker, water tracker, and meal planner in one app. Terms: https://forkdapp.store/terms Privacy Policy: https://forkdapp.store/privacy DISCLAIMER: Forkd is an AI-powered nutrition intelligence app for tracking calories, micronutrients, fasting, and hydration. Meal analysis and nutrition insights are for general informational purposes only and are not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting a new diet, fasting regimen, or exercise program, especially with diabetes, food allergies, or other health conditions. AI-generated estimates are approximations and may not be fully accurate.

About

Simple Cal

Accurately track your macros and calories using a verified food database instead of unreliable AI photo scanning. Log meals quickly via voice, text, or barcode, and monitor progress with a fasting timer and weight trends. Syncs with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Verified 5-million-item food database
  • Voice, text, and barcode logging
  • Full macro tracking (calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber, sugar)
  • Intermittent fasting timer
  • Progress tracking and goal projection
  • Apple Health sync
Features
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Stop guessing your macros. AI photo scanners can get your calories wrong up to 70% of the time. Simple Cal takes a different approach: we use real data. Instead of guessing from a picture, we match your food against a verified, 5-million-item database (including the USDA and Open Food Facts). No estimates, no "AI tax", just accurate numbers you can actually rely on. Log your meals in seconds We know tracking can be a chore, so we made it fast and frictionless: Speak it: Just say out loud, "200g of chicken breast and a cup of rice." Type it: Jot down a quick note of what you ate. Scan it: Hit the barcode scanner for an exact, instant product match. Track what actually matters Full Macros: Monitor your calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber, and sugar. Fasting Timer: Built-in intermittent fasting tracker (supports 16:8 and other stages). Progress & Streaks: Watch your weight trends, keep your daily streaks alive, and see a projected date for when you'll hit your goal. Apple Health Sync: Automatically syncs your weight, steps, and active energy. Speaks your language Log by voice in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, or Italian. Costs less than a coffee Other apps charge a massive premium for basic features. Simple Cal gives you real food data and unlimited barcode scanning for less than the price of a cup of coffee. Everything you need, nothing you don't. Download Simple Cal and start tracking your real macros today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Forkd4 screens
Simple Cal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Cal at 5.0 against Forkd's 4.0. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Forkd sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Simple Cal sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Cal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Forkd ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Cal every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Forkd versus Simple Cal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForkdSimple Cal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB62 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVineet KarhailKuji Bolkvadze

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Forkd

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Simple Cal

Subscriptions1
  • Simple Cal - Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Forkd free?
Forkd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Cal free?
Simple Cal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Forkd or Simple Cal?
Simple Cal is rated higher. Forkd averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Simple Cal averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Forkd or Simple Cal have ads?
Neither Forkd nor Simple Cal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forkd or Simple Cal?
Forkd ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Cal every 11 days. Most recently, Forkd was updated on October 10, 2026 and Simple Cal on October 28, 2026.

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