Comparison

Smart Cal vs CalTracker

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

Head to head
About

Smart Cal

Features
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Smart Cal is the calorie tracker that actually understands Indian food. Roti, dal, sabzi, biryani, street food — log it with a photo, your voice, or a quick text, and get calories, protein, carbs and fat in seconds. TRACK YOUR WAY • Photo: point your camera at your plate (or a menu) and let AI do the math • Voice: say "2 roti aur dal" — Hinglish works • Text: type it like you'd say it • Barcode: real nutrition data for packaged foods BUILT FOR INDIA • Understands Indian dishes, portions (katori, piece), and mixed plates • Hinglish in, accurate macros out YOUR AI COACH • Ask anything about your day, your macros, or what to eat next • Knows your goals, your logs, and (if you connect it) your Apple Health activity • Not a doctor — for medical advice, see a professional MORE THAN A COUNTER • Apple Health: steps, active energy, weight and sleep inform your targets • Recipes: generate healthy recipes with per-serving macros • Plan ahead: log meals for future days • Micronutrients: fiber, sugar, sodium, iron, calcium and more (optional) • Streaks, insights and weekly trends SMART CAL PRO Free users get a daily allowance of AI logs. Pro unlocks unlimited AI logging and coaching. • ₹599/month or ₹3,599/year (US: $9.99 / $59.99), both with a 7-day free trial • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://smartcal-server.onrender.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://smartcal-server.onrender.com/terms Calorie and nutrition values for home-cooked food are AI estimates — treat them as close guides, not lab measurements.

About

CalTracker

Effortlessly track your food intake by simply taking a photo of your meal. AI analyzes ingredients, portion sizes, and nutritional information in seconds. Offers personalized goals, health insights, and support for quitting smoking and drinking.

Highlights
  • AI photo analysis for calorie and macro breakdown
  • Barcode scanner for packaged foods
  • Personalized calorie and weight goals
  • BMI and waist circumference tracking
  • Apple Health integration
  • Support for quitting smoking and drinking
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
Features
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Snap. Analyze. Done. CalTracker makes calorie counting as easy as taking a photo: point your camera at your meal and the AI identifies ingredients, portion sizes, calories, and macros in seconds. No more endless database searches, no weighing, no math. HOW TO LOG YOUR MEALS • Photo analysis: AI breaks down every ingredient with grams, calories, protein, carbs, fat, sugar, and fiber • Barcode scanner: log packaged products in seconds via the Open Food Facts database • Text entry: just describe what you ate • Instant matches: 200+ common foods built right into the app — no AI needed, works offline • Favorites and "Log again" for the things you eat all the time • Forgot to log something? Browse back through your days and add it anytime RESTAURANT MODE Snap up to 5 pages of a menu and the AI recommends the best dish for your goal, with a calorie estimate for every item. YOUR GOALS, YOUR PLAN • Personalized calorie target based on height, weight, age, sex, activity level, and body type • Goals for losing, maintaining, or gaining weight • Calorie ring, macro overview, weekly and monthly charts with a goal line • Streaks and smart reminders keep you on track STAY ON TOP OF YOUR HEALTH • BMI and waist circumference with easy-to-understand ratings • Weight tracking with a target weight • Apple Health integration: active calories automatically increase your daily budget • Allergy and intolerance alerts: the AI flags meals that may contain problematic ingredients • Personalized feedback for every meal: why you should (or shouldn't) eat it • 20 evidence-based nutrition tips to read whenever you like QUIT SMOKING & DRINKING Ready to stop? CalTracker has your back: track smoke-free or alcohol-free days, cigarettes or drinks avoided, money saved in your currency, calories cut, and the milestones that mark your body's recovery. Includes an SOS breathing exercise for when cravings hit hard. ALWAYS WITH YOU • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets showing your calorie progress • iCloud sync: your data is backed up and available across all your devices • Available in 26 languages CALTRACKER PRO 5 AI analyses are free. After that: unlimited analyses with CalTracker Pro for $1.99/month, cancel anytime. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Barcode scanner, instant matches, and all statistics stay free forever. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://caltracker.mattomedia.de/datenschutz.html Note: Calorie values are AI estimates and are not a substitute for medical advice.

Screenshots

Smart Cal4 screens
CalTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Smart Cal at 3 against CalTracker's 1. Smart Cal also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Smart Cal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and CalTracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Smart Cal versus CalTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart CalCalTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHarsh Malhotramattomedia KG

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Smart Cal

Subscriptions2
  • Smart Cal Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Smart Cal Pro Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
1 purchases

CalTracker

Subscriptions1
  • CalTracker Pro Monthly$1.991 Month

Questions

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

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