Muscle+ vs CalLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Muscle+
This app simplifies workout logging with essential features for consistent training. It offers intuitive controls, a sleek design, and tools for tracking progress, including BIG3 lifts and 1RM estimations. Enjoy an ad-free experience designed for all fitness levels.
- Automated workout rotation
- Easy logging of weight, reps, and sets
- BIG3 lift management
- 1RM estimation and progress graphs
- Rest timer with quick function
- Ad-free experience
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Muscle+ is a simple, intuitive workout tracking app focused on the features you really need to stay consistent with your training. It combines quick and effortless tracking at the gym with a stylish design that makes you want to use it every day. 【KEY FEATURES】 ■ Workout Plans & Cycles ・Create and save your workout plans ・Set up workout cycles to organize your routine ・Start your workout with just one tap ■ Workout Tracking ・Easily log weight, reps, and sets ・Review your workout history anytime ・Save your workout records as images and share them on social media ■ Big Three Tracking ・Track your Bench Press, Squat, and Deadlift records ・See your Big Three progress on the calendar ■ Progress Analysis ・Automatically calculate your estimated 1RM ・Visualize your progress with easy-to-read graphs ・See your growth at a glance ■ Body Composition & Cardio Tracking ・Track your daily body weight, body fat percentage, and muscle mass ・Log cardio duration and calories burned ・Save your records as images and share them on social media ■ Rest Timer ・Manage your rest intervals and stay focused on your workout ・Quickly set your rest time with one-tap controls 【WHY MUSCLE+?】 ・Simple, intuitive, and easy to use ・Stylish neon-inspired design that keeps you motivated ・Designed for everyone from beginners to advanced lifters ・No ads for a smooth, distraction-free experience ・Available in both English and Japanese Muscle+ makes your training more enjoyable, more efficient, and more rewarding.
CalLog
Effortlessly track your calorie and macronutrient intake, especially for Japanese cuisine. Simply snap a photo of your meal for an estimated breakdown of protein, fat, and carbs. Features a vast food database and personalized goal setting.
- Photo food logging
- Calorie and PFC tracking
- 30,000+ food database
- Personalized goal setting
- Barcode scanning
- Offline food database access
- Friend sharing
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CalLog is a calorie and PFC (protein, fat, carbs) tracker built for Japanese food. Snap a photo of your meal and CalLog estimates the calories and macros. Home cooking, convenience store food and restaurant chains are all covered, with over 30,000 foods in the database. No account needed. Note: the app interface is in Japanese. ■ Ways to log - Photo scan: take a photo and log it (10 free scans, unlimited with CalLog Pro, up to 5 photos at once) - Quick entry: type a name and calories - Food database: 30,000+ foods, works offline - Barcode: scan packaged foods (free) - My Meals: log your usual meals in one tap - Text and voice: describe your meal and CalLog estimates it (10 free tries, unlimited with CalLog Pro) ■ Goals that fit you Your daily calorie and PFC goals are set from your sex, age, height, weight, activity level and pace. The PFC split follows the Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese (2025). CalLog Pro adds a body-make course (more protein) and a low-salt course. ■ Your real calorie burn Formulas only give the average for people of your size. CalLog works out how many calories your body actually burns from your food and weight logs, and suggests weekly goal updates (CalLog Pro). ■ Karo-chan cheers you on Every time you log, Karo-chan reacts to your meal and your streak. Went over today? Log it anyway. CalLog never scolds you. ■ Friends Connect with friends by invite link or QR code and send each other cheer stamps. Free. ■ Your records stay in your iCloud Meals, weight and My Meals are saved on your iPhone and in your own iCloud, so they come back after a device change or reinstall with the same Apple ID. ■ Pricing Free: photo scan and text/voice logging (10 each), quick entry, food database, barcode, daily totals for calories and PFC, weight trend, friends, widgets. Next-meal suggestions, meal analysis and web lookup can each be tried twice. CalLog Pro: unlimited photo scan, unlimited text and voice logging, web lookup for restaurant and convenience store items, next-meal suggestions, meal analysis, 17 vitamins and minerals, real calorie burn and weekly goal review, goal courses, reports up to 90 days, your choice of character (Soy, Tetsu or Ami), and protein, fat, carbs, fiber and salt for each food and meal. Monthly ¥350 / 6 months ¥1,680 / 12 months ¥2,400. Every plan includes a 3-day free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can cancel anytime in Settings. CalLog is not a medical device. All values are estimates and do not replace advice from a doctor or dietitian. Terms: https://cal-log.com/terms.html Privacy: https://cal-log.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CalLog at Free against Muscle+'s $2.99. CalLog also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Muscle+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On review sentiment, ads, device support 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
CalLog is free to download; Muscle+ costs $2.99 up front. CalLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Muscle+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Muscle+ ships an update every 2 weeks, CalLog every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Muscle+ | CalLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Keiko Yamashita | Shogo Yoshida |
Customer experience
Muscle+
CalLog
In-app purchases
Muscle+
No in-app purchases
CalLog
- 月額プラン3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- 6ヶ月プラン3 Days trial$9.996 Months
- 年間プラン3 Days trial$14.991 Year









