Comparison

HAKARI Macro Calorie Tracker vs DailyC

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

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About

HAKARI Macro Calorie Tracker

Features
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HAKARI is a nutrition tracking app built for serious athletes and bodybuilders. Unlike general diet apps, HAKARI is purpose-built for those who need precise macro tracking, bulk and cut cycle management, and data that stays on their device. [ Why HAKARI ] Gram-level precision Logging "one serving" or "about 200g" won't cut it. HAKARI tracks every gram, calculating your calories and PFC (protein, fat, carbs) in real time as you log. Bulk, Cut & Maintenance Cycle Management Switch between five phases - lean bulk, aggressive bulk, moderate cut, aggressive cut, and maintenance - and let HAKARI automatically recalculate your optimal macro targets for each phase. Adaptive Calorie Adjustment HAKARI compares your actual weight trend against your goal and suggests calorie adjustments when needed. Stay on track without second-guessing your numbers. 1,081 Foods Bundled - No Internet Required A built-in food database based on the Japanese Standard Tables of Food Composition. Search and log entirely offline. Custom foods are unlimited. 100% Local, 100% Private Your meal logs, weight data, and body measurements never leave your device. No server. No account required. [ Features ] Meal Logging - Barcode scanner for fast entry - One-tap logging from recents and favorites - Meal templates for your go-to combinations - Four meal types: breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks Nutrition Tracking - Real-time calorie and PFC calculation - Remaining vs. target display at a glance - BMR and TDEE auto-calculation via Mifflin-St Jeor formula - Macro targets auto-set from your profile Cycle Management - Five phases: lean bulk, aggressive bulk, moderate cut, aggressive cut, maintenance - Set start date, target end date, and weekly weight change goal - Adaptive calorie adjustment suggestions Body Tracking - Log weight and body fat percentage - Measure waist, arms, and thighs - 7-day moving average graph to cut through daily fluctuation - Period options: 7, 14, 30, and 90 days Statistics - PFC compliance rate (days on target / total days) - Calorie trend graph - Daily stacked PFC bar chart Data Management - CSV export for meal logs and weight history - Full data reset - Privacy policy [ Who Is HAKARI For? ] - Competitive bodybuilders, physique athletes, and serious lifters - Anyone running structured bulk and cut cycles - People who weigh their food and want precision tracking - Users who care about data privacy and hate ads - Anyone tired of diet apps that treat them like a beginner [ About HAKARI ] The name comes from the Japanese word for "scale" - a tool of precision. That philosophy runs through every feature. One-time purchase with no subscription. Pay once, use forever. No recurring charges, no paywalls that reset. Designed with privacy first. Your food logs, weight, and measurements are stored only on your device and are never transmitted to any server. [ Important Notes ] - HAKARI is a tool to support healthy training habits - It does not provide medical advice - Consult a healthcare professional before making extreme dietary changes - The bundled food database is based on the Japanese Standard Tables of Food Composition. Food composition data for the US, UK, and other regions is not yet available. Support for additional regions is planned for a future update.

About

DailyC

Effortlessly track your daily calorie intake by simply speaking or typing what you've eaten. An AI then estimates the calories, helping you visualize your progress towards your daily budget on a single, intuitive screen.

Highlights
  • Voice-to-calorie tracking
  • AI calorie estimation
  • Personalized calorie budget calculation
  • Home screen widget
  • Daily, weekly, monthly history views
  • On-device data storage
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DailyC is the simplest calorie tracker ever made. Tap the mic, say what you ate, and AI counts the calories. That's it. No food databases. No barcode scanning. No logging carbs, fat, fiber, and micros you'll never look at. One screen, one number, about 30 seconds a day. HOW IT WORKS • Say it: "burrito bowl with chicken and guac" — or type it • AI estimates the calories and adds them to your day • Watch your ring fill toward your daily budget SET YOUR BUDGET IN A MINUTE Answer a few questions (weight, height, age, activity, goal) and DailyC calculates a personalized daily calorie budget using the clinically validated Mifflin-St Jeor equation. Or set your own number. TRACK WITHOUT THE CHORE • Home screen widget — see your ring without opening the app • History with daily, weekly, and monthly views and streaks • Tap any entry to adjust the estimate • No account, no ads, no tracking — your data stays on your device DailyC provides estimates for general wellness only, not medical or nutritional advice.

Screenshots

HAKARI Macro Calorie Tracker4 screens
DailyC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DailyC at none against HAKARI Macro Calorie Tracker's 1. HAKARI Macro Calorie Tracker's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. HAKARI Macro Calorie Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DailyC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HAKARI Macro Calorie Tracker versus DailyC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHAKARI Macro Calorie TrackerDailyC
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLudiam IncJason DeStigter

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HAKARI Macro Calorie Tracker

One-time1
  • HAKARI Pro$19.99
None

DailyC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HAKARI Macro Calorie Tracker free?
HAKARI Macro Calorie Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DailyC free?
DailyC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HAKARI Macro Calorie Tracker or DailyC have ads?
Neither HAKARI Macro Calorie Tracker nor DailyC shows ads.

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