Comparison

Cado vs NutriDesk

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

Head to head
About

Cado

Features
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Stop Guessing. Start Knowing. Cado is the calorie and macro tracker built for real results. Snap a photo of any meal — home-cooked, takeout, or dining out — and get an instant breakdown of calories, protein, carbs, and fat. No manual entry. No database scrolling. Just point, snap, done. How to Use Cado Tracking your nutrition has never been easier. Here's how to get started: Snap a Photo — Open the app and point your camera at any meal, snack, or ingredient. No barcode scanning or manual searching required. Instant AI Analysis — Cado's AI automatically identifies what's on your plate and breaks down the calories, protein, carbs, and fats in seconds. Review & Confirm — Check the nutritional breakdown and log it with a single tap. Track Your Day — View your daily totals, monitor your macros, and stay on top of your nutrition goals — all in one place. That's it. No more guessing, no more typing. Just eat, snap, and track. Why Cado Works: Reliable AI, Every Time. No wild calorie errors. No lost meal logs. Cado's food recognition is consistent and trustworthy — every single scan. You're Always in Control. Adjust portions, swap ingredients, or correct a scan in just a few taps. The AI gives you a smart starting point; you have the final say. Macros That Move With You. Syncs with Apple Health so your active days are rewarded, not penalised. Log a workout and watch your targets update in real time. One-Tap Meal Memory. Save your favourites and repeat meals in a single tap. Stay consistent without the effort. Track Everything That Matters. Calories · Protein · Carbs · Fat · Hydration · Weight trends · Barcode scanner · Restaurant & international food support Cado is free to download. Full access requires Cado Pro. Choose a monthly or annual subscription, with a 7-day free trial for eligible App Store accounts. Prices and terms are displayed before purchase and vary by storefront. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through the App Store. Existing subscribers and Lifetime customers retain access under their current plan. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NutriDesk

Manage your nutrition practice with client profiles, automated calculations, and progress tracking. Create custom meal plans with a food library and export them. Schedule appointments, track payments, and generate business reports. All data is stored locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • Client profiles with goal tracking
  • Automated BMI and BMR calculations
  • 7-day meal plan builder
  • Customizable food library
  • Appointment scheduling with reminders
  • Payment and business reporting
  • Local data storage for privacy
Features
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NutriDesk is the all-in-one client management tool built specifically for private dietitians, nutrition coaches, and wellness consultants. Manage client profiles, build structured meal and macro targets, track weigh-ins, log consultation notes, and send professional PDF meal summaries in seconds. CLIENT PROFILES & HEALTH GOALS • Dedicated client profiles: dietary restrictions, allergies, target macros, and medical history notes. • One-tap client messaging, phone calls, and email. MEAL PLANNING & MACRO TARGETS • Set custom daily targets for calories, protein, carbs, and fats. • Create structured meal schedules (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks) with food guidelines. • Share clean, beautifully formatted meal plans directly with clients via WhatsApp, Email, or PDF. PROGRESS & WEIGH-IN LOGS • Track client weigh-in history and body composition metrics over time. • Visual trend charts showing client progress toward goal weights. SESSION NOTES & APPOINTMENTS • Keep private consultation notes and action items after every check-in. • Schedule upcoming check-ins and review consultation history. 100% PRIVATE & AUTOMATIC ICLOUD BACKUP • No account setup required — your client records remain private on your device. • Automatic daily backup to your personal iCloud Drive keeps your practice data secure. FREE TRIAL & SUBSCRIPTION • 14-day full free trial — no login required. • Upgrade to NutriDesk Pro ($9.99/mo or $69.99/yr) for unlimited clients and exports. • Auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Terms of Service: https://latitude360advisors.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://latitude360advisors.com/privacy

Screenshots

Cado4 screens
NutriDesk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cado at 15.1 against NutriDesk's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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. Cado sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and NutriDesk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cado ships an update weekly, NutriDesk every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Cado versus NutriDesk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCadoNutriDesk
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAditi SomaniLatitude 360 Advisors LLC

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Cado

Subscriptions6
  • Cado-AI Calorie Tracker$1.997 Days
  • Cado Pro Quaterly$6.993 Months
  • Cado Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Cado Pro Annual$49.991 Year
  • Cado Pro Annual$69.991 Year
  • Cado Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year
2 purchases

NutriDesk

Subscriptions2
  • NutriDesk Monthly$9.991 Month
  • NutriDesk Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Cado free?
Cado is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NutriDesk free?
NutriDesk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cado or NutriDesk have ads?
Neither Cado nor NutriDesk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cado or NutriDesk?
Cado ships an update weekly, and NutriDesk every 8 days. Most recently, Cado was updated on October 28, 2026 and NutriDesk on October 13, 2026.

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