Comparison

CarbCam vs CarbPeek

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

Head to head
About

CarbCam

Estimate carbohydrate intake and get detailed nutritional breakdowns by scanning food with your camera. Offers multiple scanning methods, including barcode, AI visual identification, and text descriptions. Designed for quick access and integration with diabetes management apps.

Highlights
  • AI food scanning
  • Barcode scanning
  • Nutritional breakdown
  • Carb counting
  • Scan history
  • Diabetes app integration
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Let's face it... guessing carbs ourselves may be quick, but we're not as accurate or consistent as we think. CarbCam helps you estimate carbohydrates, providing a second opinion in seconds. Point your camera at any food — a packaged product, a nutrition label, or even an unpackaged meal — and get a detailed nutritional breakdown instantly. SHORTCUTS & QUICK LAUNCH While CarbCam is meant for anyone who wants to count carbs, it's specially designed by and for diabetics who want to quickly get to eating! - Add a shortcut to your lock screen or control center to open CarbCam instantly. - Quickly jump to your favorite diabetes management app after scanning. CarbCam supports one-tap launch for Dexcom apps, mySugr, Omnipod 5, and t:connect. SCAN YOUR WAY CarbCam automatically tries the best method for whatever you're looking at: - Barcode Scanning — Scan a barcode on any packaged product and get detailed nutrition facts instantly. Fast, free, and unlimited. - Apple Intelligence — On supported devices, CarbCam reads product names and nutrition labels right on your device using Apple Intelligence. Free and unlimited, but less capable than Advanced AI. - Advanced AI — Works on all food, even without a barcode or label. AI visually identifies what you're eating and estimates the full nutritional profile. Great for home-cooked meals, restaurant plates, fruits, vegetables, etc. - Describe Food — Type what you're eating and let AI estimate the nutrition for you. BUILT FOR CARB COUNTING Carbs per serving is front and center on every result. When confident, CarbCam also shows calories, fat, protein, fiber, sugars, sodium, and more. Each result includes a confidence indicator so you know how reliable the estimate is. REFINE WITH FOLLOW-UPS Think the portion size is off? Need to adjust for a specific ingredient? Send follow-up corrections and the AI will update your results. SCAN HISTORY Recent scans are saved locally on your device with thumbnails, product names, and carb counts. Tap any past scan to see the full nutrition details again. CARBCAM PRO Barcode scanning and Apple Intelligence are completely free with no limits. CarbCam Pro unlocks: - Advanced AI food analysis - Describe Food — type what you're eating for an instant estimate - Follow-up corrections to refine results - 1,000 AI requests per month Start your free trial today! Apple End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ CarbCam Terms of Use & Disclaimer: https://carb-cam.web.app/terms CarbCam Privacy Policy: https://carb-cam.web.app/privacy

About

CarbPeek

Features
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CarbPeek makes understanding the food in front of you simpler. Take a photo of your meal and CarbPeek helps identify the foods and estimate carbohydrates and other nutritional information. Review the results, adjust portions when needed, and stay in control of the final estimate. You can also scan product barcodes or add foods manually, giving you multiple ways to quickly understand what you're eating. CarbPeek includes: • Meal photo analysis • Carbohydrate and nutrition estimates • Fast barcode scanning • Manual food entry • Adjustable portions and results • Meal profiles and saved meals • Glucose-impact information to help you better understand your food CarbPeek is designed to provide nutritional estimates and educational information. Results may vary and should be reviewed by the user. CarbPeek is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should not be used as the sole basis for medication or insulin-dosing decisions. Picture it. Understand it. Choose with confidence. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CarbCam4 screens
CarbPeek4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CarbPeek at every 8 days against CarbCam's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. CarbCam sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and CarbPeek sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CarbCam ships an update every 3 weeks, CarbPeek every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CarbCam versus CarbPeek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarbCamCarbPeek
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.2 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAndrew EmanuelJames Aguayo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CarbCam

Subscriptions1
  • CarbCam Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
1 purchases

CarbPeek

Subscriptions1
  • CarbPeek Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is CarbCam free?
CarbCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CarbPeek free?
CarbPeek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CarbCam or CarbPeek have ads?
Neither CarbCam nor CarbPeek shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CarbCam or CarbPeek?
CarbCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and CarbPeek every 8 days. Most recently, CarbCam was updated on October 31, 2026 and CarbPeek on October 31, 2026.

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