# CarbBook vs Carb Pilot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Carb Pilot at 83% against CarbBook's 40%. Carb Pilot also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (15 vs 1). CarbBook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Carb Pilot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. CarbBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Carb Pilot holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carb Pilot has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of CarbBook's written reviews are positive against 83% of Carb Pilot's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CarbBook | Carb Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carbbook/id687057144/reviews) | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carb-pilot/id6448928903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dirk Fabisch](https://appshunter.io/developer/687057147) | [Dana Lewis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683991711) |

## What reviewers say

### CarbBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carbbook/id687057144)

Easily track carbohydrate intake for homemade meals and delicious recipes. This app makes managing carbs enjoyable and informative, allowing users to savor their favorite foods without complex calculations.

**Highlights:** Track carbohydrate intake, Manage carbs for homemade meals, Informative nutrition data, Simple and easy to use, Enjoy food without calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Carb Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carb-pilot/id6448928903)

Estimate carbohydrate and macronutrient counts for meals using natural language input.  Quickly log food, track nutritional data, and export to HealthKit.  Features include voice entry, recipe building, and meal sharing.

**Highlights:** AI-powered carb estimation, Natural language meal input, Voice entry option, Track carbs, fat, protein, fiber, calories, HealthKit export, Recipe builder, Meal sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CarbBook free?

CarbBook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Carb Pilot free?

Carb Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CarbBook or Carb Pilot?

Carb Pilot is rated higher. CarbBook averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Carb Pilot averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do CarbBook or Carb Pilot have ads?

Neither CarbBook nor Carb Pilot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CarbBook or Carb Pilot?

CarbBook ships an update every 2 months, and Carb Pilot every 2 months. Most recently, CarbBook was updated on November 1, 2026 and Carb Pilot on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*