Comparison

PlateKeep vs PrimalScan

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

Head to head
About

PlateKeep

Features
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PlateKeep is a private visual food diary. Photograph a meal, add an optional note or tag, and keep going. Your photos stay on your iPhone. No account. No calorie counting. WHAT YOU CAN DO β€’ Log a meal in seconds with the camera or your photo library β€’ Browse Today and a visual calendar β€’ Add optional meal types, tags, and reflections β€’ See local weekly patterns without nutrition scores β€’ Save meals you want to repeat β€’ Export a PDF report or JSON/CSV data when you want it β€’ Optional lifetime Pro for full history, extra tags, and data exports WHAT WE DON'T DO β€’ No calorie or macro tracking β€’ No food recognition or nutrition database β€’ No account or cloud food profile β€’ No social feed PRIVACY Meal photos, notes, custom tags, search text, and diary entries stay on your device. Core logging works offline. Product analytics are optional and never include food photos or diary content. Questions: support@platekeep.app Privacy: https://platekeep.app/privacy/

About

PrimalScan

Features
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PrimalScan helps you understand how each meal fits your diet and goals. Take a photo or choose one from your library. PrimalScan analyzes the meal and gives you: β€’ An instant meal score β€’ Estimated calories, protein, fat, and carbohydrates β€’ Vitamin and mineral insights β€’ A clear explanation of how the meal aligns with your selected diet β€’ Practical suggestions for improving the meal CHOOSE YOUR EATING STYLE Get analysis tailored to Primal, Carnivore, Mediterranean, and other supported nutrition approaches instead of generic, one-size-fits-all feedback. AI DIET COACH Ask questions about food, ingredients, meal choices, and your goals. Receive personalized guidance based on your selected diet and preferences. RECIPES MADE FOR YOU Generate meal ideas that match your eating style, goals, and available ingredients. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Save recent scans, revisit previous results, and follow your daily calories, macros, vitamins, and minerals in one place. PrimalScan is designed to make food decisions faster, clearer, and more personalβ€”whether you are refining your diet, building better meals, or simply learning what is on your plate. Some features require a PrimalScan Pro subscription. Important: PrimalScan provides estimates and general educational information only. It is not medical advice and should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Nutrition estimates may vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making major dietary changes. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PlateKeep4 screens
PrimalScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

PlateKeep and PrimalScan are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PlateKeep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PrimalScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PlateKeep versus PrimalScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlateKeepPrimalScan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.415.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size60 MB25 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperOneSip Technologies Ltd.Maksym Saienko

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PlateKeep

One-time1
  • PlateKeep Pro Lifetime$8.99
2 purchases

PrimalScan

Subscriptions2
  • PrimalScan Pro Monthly1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • PrimalScan Pro Yearly$89.991 Year

Questions

Is PlateKeep free?
PlateKeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrimalScan free?
PrimalScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlateKeep or PrimalScan have ads?
Neither PlateKeep nor PrimalScan shows ads.

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