Calorie Tracker vs Brio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calorie Tracker
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MacroChat is a fast, focused way to track what you eat. Describe meals in your own words—quantities, ingredients, or rough portions—and get calories plus protein, carbs, and fat broken down in a clear summary. No barcode hunt, no endless taps: type (or dictate) a line like you’re talking to a log, and let the app do the math. Log the way you think Write natural phrases (“170g Greek yogurt, banana,” “chicken, rice, broccoli”) and see totals and per-item macros when the parse succeeds. Your log is built around a simple command-line style flow so staying consistent feels lightweight. Goals that match you Onboarding helps you set personal calorie and macro targets using your stats, activity level, and goals—so your daily view reflects what you’re actually aiming for. See the bigger picture The Stats experience turns saved logs into trends and insights over time—so you can see how your intake lines up with your targets, not just today’s numbers. Your data, where you need it Sign in to iCloud and your profile and targets can stay in sync across your devices (SwiftData + CloudKit). MacroChat Pro Subscribe for unlimited food logging, full access to advanced analytics, custom macro goals, and an ad-free experience. Free use includes a limited number of successful parses so you can try the full flow before upgrading. Terms: https://macrochat.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/terms.html Privacy: https://macrochat.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/privacy.html
Brio
Effortlessly track calories and macros with AI-powered food logging. Snap photos, speak your meals, or scan barcodes to get instant nutrition insights. Personalized targets and progress tracking help you achieve your weight loss goals.
- AI Food Scanner
- Voice Logging
- Barcode Scanner
- Personalized Calorie Targets
- Weight Tracker
- Apple Health Sync
- AI Nutrition Coach
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Brio is free to download and offers a Pro subscription for premium features, starting with a 1-week free trial. Meet Brio: the AI calorie tracker and nutrition coach that makes food tracking effortless. Snap a photo, say it out loud, describe it in plain English, or scan a barcode — Brio's AI counts calories and macros in seconds, so you can stay in your calorie deficit and hit your weight loss goals without tedious manual entry. FREE FEATURES Barcode Scanner: Scan packaged foods for instant calorie and nutrition facts — free, forever. Personalized Targets: A daily calorie budget and macro goals calculated from your metabolism, activity, and weight goal. Weight Tracker: Log your weight and watch the trend with progress charts. Progress Dashboard: See your Brio Score (a daily 0–100 wellness score), 7-day averages, steps, workouts, and sleep at a glance. Apple Health Sync: Steps, workouts, sleep, weight, and nutrition flow to and from Apple Health. Food Calendar: A scrapbook-style history that turns your meals into collectible stickers. Meal Reminders: Gentle nudges so you never forget to log. BRIO PRO FEATURES Subscribe to Brio Pro to unlock the full experience: AI Food Scanner: Snap a photo of your meal and get calories, protein, carbs, fat, and fiber instantly. Voice Logging: Just say what you ate — Brio turns your words into a complete meal log. Describe It: Type "chicken burrito and an iced latte" and the AI does the math. One-Tap Re-Logging: Log again instantly from Favorites, Recents, and search. AI Nutrition Coach: Chat with a coach that knows your meals, goals, and progress — with science-backed answers and cited sources. Coach Reports: Personalized insight reports on your nutrition, hydration, sleep, and activity. Water Tracker: Log hydration with smart reminders. Home Screen Widgets: 7 beautiful widgets, including one-tap water logging. Deep-Dive Charts: Tap into detailed macro, steps, sleep, and weight breakdowns. BUILT FOR GLP-1 JOURNEYS Taking a GLP-1 medication? Up to 40% of weight lost on GLP-1s can be lean muscle. Brio raises your protein target and tailors your macros to help you preserve muscle while the scale goes down — a food tracker designed for smaller appetites. SMART CALORIE & MACRO TARGETS Adaptive targets: Brio recalibrates your true calorie burn from your real weight trend. Full macro tracker: protein, carbs, fat, fiber, sugar, sodium, plus vitamins and minerals. Weight projection chart shows when you'll reach your goal at your chosen pace. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data stays yours. Brio asks for consent before any AI processing, and you control what's synced with Apple Health. Whether you're counting calories, building muscle with a protein tracker, or navigating a GLP-1 journey, Brio keeps nutrition simple, personal, and even a little fun. — The Brio Pro subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account may be charged up to 24 hours prior to renewal. You can manage or cancel anytime via your Apple ID settings. By subscribing, you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Terms of Service https://www.otterridgesoftware.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy https://www.otterridgesoftware.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Calorie Tracker at 18.6 against Brio's 26.0. 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
Both are free to download. Calorie Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Brio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Calorie Tracker ships an update every 2 months, Brio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calorie Tracker | Brio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Feynman EinsteinAI Note Taker OU | Otter Ridge Software, LLC |
In-app purchases
Calorie Tracker
- Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
- Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
Brio
- Brio Monthly Membership7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Brio Annual Membership7 Days trial$59.991 Year









