# Protio vs PRO.TEIN

The clearest difference is device support: Protio at 3 against PRO.TEIN's 1. Protio also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Protio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PRO.TEIN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Protio ships an update weekly, PRO.TEIN every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Protio | PRO.TEIN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anastasia Paskar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891475661) | [Piotr Sirek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763583881) |

## What reviewers say

### Protio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protio-protein-tracker/id6762231253)

Easily track your daily protein intake with quick logging options like AI photo scanning, barcode scanning, and custom meal templates. Set personalized protein goals and monitor your progress with weekly stats and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** AI meal scan for protein estimation, Barcode scanner for product nutrition, Custom food library and meal templates, Manual or weight-based protein goal setting, Optional calorie display, Weekly progress stats and home screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Protio Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Protio Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |


### PRO.TEIN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protein-protein-tracker/id6798395288)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO.TEIN Plus Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus Annual (Special Offer) | $24.99 | per year |
| PRO.TEIN Plus Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| PRO.TEIN Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Protio free?

Protio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PRO.TEIN free?

PRO.TEIN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Protio or PRO.TEIN have ads?

Neither Protio nor PRO.TEIN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Protio or PRO.TEIN?

Protio ships an update weekly, and PRO.TEIN every 4 days. Most recently, Protio was updated on September 12, 2026 and PRO.TEIN on September 18, 2026.

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