Comparison

Nanocal vs Geste

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

Head to head
About

Nanocal

Effortlessly track your food intake and nutritional goals with an AI-powered calorie counter. Log meals by typing, snapping photos, or scanning barcodes. Get clear daily totals, set custom goals, and view weekly statistics.

Highlights
  • AI-powered food logging
  • Log meals by text, photo, or barcode
  • Estimates portion, calories, and macros
  • Customizable daily goals
  • Weekly calorie charts and statistics
  • Daily log reminders
Features
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Nanocal is the simplest way to track what you eat. No account, no clutter, no endless food databases. Log meals like taking notes: just describe your meal and see your calories and macros. LOG A MEAL IN SECONDS • Type it: "2 eggs and a glass of milk". Typos and everyday language are fine. • Snap it: take a photo of your plate, or choose one from your library. • Scan it: point your camera at a barcode for packaged food. • Or enter it yourself with manual logging. AI estimates each food's portion, calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat, and you can edit every value before or after saving. STAY ON TOP OF YOUR DAY • Clear daily totals for calories, protein, carbs and fat • Set your own daily goals and see how much is left • Weekly calorie chart and statistics • Favorites to re-log your usual meals in one tap • Gentle daily log reminders and a weekly summary AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, FRENCH AND TURKISH TRY FOR FREE Try Nanocal free for 3 days, then continue with a monthly subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the end of the free trial. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Nanocal provides nutritional estimates for informational purposes only. AI can make mistakes. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a healthcare professional before making dietary or medical decisions. Terms and Conditions: https://nanocal.app/legal/terms-en Privacy Policy: https://nanocal.app/legal/privacy-en

About

Geste

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Track calories, macros and movement in one clear daily view. Geste brings your meals, activities and personal journal together, with no account required. FOOD, YOUR WAY Add a meal and record calories, with optional protein, carbs and fat. Use the local food database for free. With Geste Pro, estimate a meal description or photo with AI. Review ingredients and portions before saving, then reuse meals you eat often. AI estimates are approximate and editable. MOVEMENT, SIMPLY Log walks, runs and workouts. Estimate calories burned from a local exercise database using the activity, duration, intensity and your optional weight. The exercise database works offline and is free. PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE Choose optional food, movement and weight goals. Review your week or month, compare recorded activity and follow your weight history. Missing records are kept distinct from zero. A LITTLE SPACE FOR YOUR DAY Write a private note, attach a photograph and check in with your energy and mood. APPLE HEALTH, WHEN YOU WANT IT Read steps, import workouts and save Geste activities to Apple Health. You choose the permissions. Optional movement reminders fit the hours you set. Choose your colour theme, in English or French. Your journal stays on your device. With your permission, AI estimation sends only the meal description and selected photo for processing. FREE AND PRO Manual logging, photo attachments, local food and exercise databases, journal, goals, themes, reminders and Apple Health remain free. Geste Pro includes 200 AI food estimates per calendar month, with monthly or yearly subscriptions. The allowance resets on the first of each month (UTC), with no rollover. Eligible subscribers can start with a 7 day free trial. Prices and trial eligibility are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before renewal. Manage or cancel in your Apple account settings. Calorie estimates are approximate. Geste does not provide medical advice. Privacy: https://gesteapp.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nanocal4 screens
Geste4 screens

Verdict

The call

Nanocal and Geste 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. Nanocal sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Geste sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Nanocal versus Geste: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNanocalGeste
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperExpone Software LtdGEORGES DAOU

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nanocal

Subscriptions1
  • Nanocal Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
2 purchases

Geste

Subscriptions2
  • Geste Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Geste Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

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

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