Comparison

PrimalScan vs Primalyst

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

Head to head
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: • An instant meal score • Estimated calories, protein, fat, and carbohydrates • Vitamin and mineral insights • A clear explanation of how the meal aligns with your selected diet • 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 personal—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/

About

Primalyst

This app provides science-backed guidance rooted in ancestral and evolutionary principles to help users live healthier lives. It offers an AI guide for personalized advice on diet, healing, and movement, alongside tools for nutrient tracking, circadian rhythm alignment, and habit building.

Highlights
  • Primalyst AI ancestral health guide
  • Nutrient tracking for animal foods
  • Circadian rhythm alignment
  • Gentle natural wake-up feature
  • Local farm and market finder
  • Habit tracking and non-negotiables
  • Community forum for ancestral living
Features
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Primalyst is your ancestral health guide — built for people who are done with mainstream nutrition noise and ready to live the way the human body was designed to. At the center is Primalyst AI: a science-backed guide rooted in ancestral and evolutionary principles. Ask it anything — what to eat, how to heal on a specific protocol, how to move — and get clear, honest answers instead of recycled advice. WHAT'S INSIDE - Primalyst AI — your personal ancestral health guide, available anytime - Feast — track the nutrients that actually matter, centered on real animal foods - Circadian — align your day to the sun with sunrise, sunset, and wind-down guidance - Gentle Wake Up — wake naturally with the morning instead of a jarring alarm - Local Farms — find real food, farms, and markets near you - The Den & 365 — set daily non-negotiables and track the habits that compound - Tribe — a community living ancestral health, sharing wins and questions WHO IT'S FOR Primalyst is for anyone drawn to carnivore, animal-based, and ancestral living — whether you're just curious or years deep. OUR PHILOSOPHY Humans thrived for ages on real food, natural light, and movement. Primalyst brings that wisdom into one simple app — no seed oils, no fads, no slop. Just the fundamentals that built healthy humans, made easy to live every day. Stay Rooted. Live True. Primalyst is intended for education and general wellness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PrimalScan4 screens
Primalyst4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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. PrimalScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Primalyst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PrimalScan versus Primalyst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrimalScanPrimalyst
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB85 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMaksym SaienkoBRYSON CLARK GIBBONS

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PrimalScan

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

Primalyst

Subscriptions2
  • Primalyst1 Month trial$24.991 Month
  • Primalyst Pro$249.991 Year

Questions

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

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