# MANstrual vs Meal Pic

The clearest difference is ads: MANstrual at none against Meal Pic's shown. Meal Pic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and ratings volume (22 vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MANstrual sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and Meal Pic sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MANstrual against 4.9 for Meal Pic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meal Pic has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MANstrual ships an update weekly, Meal Pic every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MANstrual | Meal Pic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manstrual/id6771958686/reviews)** | [4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meal-pic-calorie-tracker/id6802901402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BENTON MICHAEL WORTHEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771958928) | [Jack Zeile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888367999) |

## What reviewers say

### MANstrual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manstrual/id6771958686)

This app helps partners understand and support each other through menstrual cycles. It provides daily forecasts and practical advice, with customizable sharing options for privacy.

**Highlights:** Menstrual cycle forecasting, Partner sharing and support, Comfort Kit customization, Apple Health integration, Privacy controls, Intellectual insights

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MANstrual Plus | $19.99 | per year |


### Meal Pic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meal-pic-calorie-tracker/id6802901402)

Easily track your food intake by snapping photos of your meals. Get instant calorie and macronutrient breakdowns to help you reach your health goals. Offers barcode scanning and manual entry for comprehensive logging.

**Highlights:** Photo-based meal scanning, Calorie and macronutrient estimation, Barcode scanning, Manual food entry, Customizable targets, Dietary goal support

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meal Pic Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Meal Pic Pro (Monthly) | $29.99 | per month |
| Meal Pic Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Meal Pic Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Meal Pic Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Meal Pic Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Meal Pic Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Meal Pic Pro (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Meal Pic Pro (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MANstrual free?

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

### Is Meal Pic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MANstrual or Meal Pic?

MANstrual is rated higher. MANstrual averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Meal Pic averages 4.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do MANstrual or Meal Pic have ads?

Meal Pic shows ads; MANstrual does not.

### Which is updated more often, MANstrual or Meal Pic?

MANstrual ships an update weekly, and Meal Pic every 2 days. Most recently, MANstrual was updated on November 10, 2026 and Meal Pic on November 10, 2026.

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