Best Free Calorie Counting Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free free calorie counting apps? 20 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Free Calorie Counting Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Cal AI - Calorie TrackerCal AI - Calorie TrackerFree4.8★ (357K)YesYesAug 2026
2Calorie Counter - MyNetDiaryCalorie Counter - MyNetDiaryFree4.8★ (162K)NoYesAug 2026
3Lose It! – Calorie CounterLose It! – Calorie CounterFree4.8★ (772K)YesYesAug 2026
4MyFitnessPal: Calorie CounterMyFitnessPal: Calorie CounterFree4.7★ (2.4M)YesYesAug 2026
5Calorie Counter +Calorie Counter +Free4.8★ (26K)YesYesAug 2026
6calorie.ai - Calorie Trackercalorie.ai - Calorie TrackerFree4.7★ (6.8K)NoNoAug 2026
7Simple Calorie TrackerSimple Calorie TrackerFree2.7★ (22)NoNoJul 2026
8Cronometer: Calorie CounterCronometer: Calorie CounterFree4.8★ (96K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Calorie Counting Apps

Cal AI - Calorie Tracker#1

Cal AI - Calorie Tracker by Viral Development LLC

Food & Macro Counter
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😐(357K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#6in Health & Fitness
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This app helps you achieve your fitness goals by tracking your calorie and macronutrient intake. Simply answer lifestyle questions to create a personalized plan, then snap photos of your meals for an instant nutritional breakdown. It aims to simplify dieting and empower users with the tools and information needed to succeed.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
  • 💡 Innovative AI-powered calorie tracking
  • 👍 Helps with weight loss/gain goals
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate calorie/macro calculations
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Limited food database
Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary#2

Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary by MyNetDiary Inc.

Food Nutrition Macro Tracker
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(162K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#17in Health & Fitness
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Track your food intake and nutrition with a comprehensive calorie counter. Log meals quickly using a barcode scanner, photo analysis, or search. Monitor macros, vitamins, minerals, and more with detailed insights and progress charts.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast barcode scanning
  • 📊 Comprehensive data and analytics
  • 💪 Helped with weight loss and healthy habits

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent steps tracking
  • 📉 Reduced free features over time
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data access
Lose It! – Calorie Counter#3

Lose It! – Calorie Counter by FitNow

Food Tracker for Weight Loss
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(772K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#21in Health & Fitness
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This app helps users achieve their weight loss goals by tracking calorie intake, nutrition, and exercise. It offers features like AI-powered meal logging, barcode scanning, and personalized diet plans to simplify the journey to a healthier lifestyle.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Comprehensive food database
  • 💡 Helpful for weight loss
  • 🚀 Syncs with fitness trackers

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate calorie/nutrition data
  • 💰 Paywall for basic features
  • 📢 Intrusive ads and upselling

More Free Calorie Counting Apps apps to explore

4
MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter
MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter
MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter
Workout & AI Nutrition Tracker
Free

This AI-powered app helps you achieve your health and fitness goals by tracking calories, macros, and water intake. It offers a comprehensive food database, workout logging, personalized goals, and meal planning to monitor your progress.

AI Food TrackerCalorie and Macro TrackingWater Intake Monitoring
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.4M)
free with in-app purchases
5
Calorie Counter +
Calorie Counter +
Calorie Counter +
by Nutracheck. Food tracker
Free

Easily track your food intake, macros, and exercise to achieve your health goals, whether it's weight loss or building healthy habits. Utilize a verified food database, barcode scanner, and recipe builder for accurate logging. Sync with fitness devices for comprehensive tracking.

Calorie and nutrient trackingVerified food databaseBarcode scanner
💪 Health & Fitness
(26K)
freemium
6
calorie.ai - Calorie Tracker
calorie.ai - Calorie Tracker
calorie.ai - Calorie Tracker
making calories simple.
Free

Effortlessly track your calorie and macro intake with AI-powered features and an extensive food database. Set customizable goals, log meals quickly, and monitor your progress to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

Effortless calorie and macro trackingCustomizable goalsExtensive food database
💪 Health & Fitness
(6.8K)
free
7
Simple Calorie Tracker
Simple Calorie Tracker
Simple Calorie Tracker
Track your best life
Free

Effortlessly monitor your daily calorie intake with this user-friendly application. It simplifies nutrition tracking by providing a clear overview of your meals and snacks, helping you stay on top of your health goals with an intuitive interface.

Effortless calorie trackingMonitor meals and snacksClear daily overview
💪 Health & Fitness
(22)
free
8
Cronometer: Calorie Counter
Cronometer: Calorie Counter
Cronometer: Calorie Counter
Nutrition, macro, diet tracker
Free

Track your diet and exercise with an extensive food database and detailed nutrient breakdowns. Monitor progress towards health goals, integrate with fitness devices, and gain insights into sleep patterns. Offers premium features for enhanced tracking and an ad-free experience.

Extensive verified food databaseDetailed nutrient and calorie trackingFitness goal setting and progress monitoring
💪 Health & Fitness
(96K)
free with in-app purchases
9
The Simplest Calorie Tracker
The Simplest Calorie Tracker
The Simplest Calorie Tracker
Keep calorie tracking simple
Free

This app simplifies calorie and macro tracking with a clear dashboard. Log meals quickly, monitor progress towards your goals, and customize targets without complicated features or ads.

Quick food loggingCalorie and macro trackingClear progress dashboard
🔧 Utilities
(9)
free
10
Caloreasy: AI Calorie Counting
Caloreasy: AI Calorie Counting
Caloreasy: AI Calorie Counting
by Jean Baptiste Fontcha Patchou
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
11
BitePal: Food Calorie Tracker
BitePal: Food Calorie Tracker
BitePal: Food Calorie Tracker
AI scan meals. Track nutrition
Free

This app simplifies food tracking with an AI scanner that analyzes your meals from photos. It offers a fun, gamified experience with a customizable character to help you build healthy habits and achieve your weight goals.

AI food scanner from photosEffortless meal loggingCalorie, water, and fasting tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(53K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Calorie Counter: Food Tracker™
Calorie Counter: Food Tracker™
Calorie Counter: Food Tracker™
Diet Control for Loss Weight
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
13
Kcalz: AI Calorie Counter
Kcalz: AI Calorie Counter
Kcalz: AI Calorie Counter
Scan food, track & lose weight
Free
$4.99 | 100% OFF

Effortlessly track your food intake and weight loss goals with AI-powered meal scanning. Simply point your camera at your plate for instant calorie and macro breakdowns. This app simplifies the logging process, making it easier to stay on track with personalized plans and helpful reminders.

AI meal scanning for instant macro analysisDaily calorie and macro tracking with progress ringsWater intake tracking with smart reminders
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
freemium
14
MacroFactor - Macro Tracker
MacroFactor - Macro Tracker
MacroFactor - Macro Tracker
Calorie Counter & Food Log
Free

This app uses a dynamic algorithm to adapt your calorie and macro targets based on your metabolism and progress. It offers tools for quick food logging, a verified database, and personalized coaching to help you achieve sustainable diet goals without stress or rigidity.

Dynamic metabolism adaptationPersonalized macro and calorie targetsVerified food database
💪 Health & Fitness
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
15
CalorieSnap: Calorie Balance
CalorieSnap: Calorie Balance
CalorieSnap: Calorie Balance
Photo food log & macro tracker
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
16
Calorie RealTime Calculator
Calorie RealTime Calculator
Calorie RealTime Calculator
Food Tracker for Weight Loss
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
17
One Count - Calories
One Count - Calories
One Count - Calories
Live Calorie Tracking
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
18
Calsheet: Calorie Counter
Calsheet: Calorie Counter
Calsheet: Calorie Counter
Macro Tracker & Food Diary
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
19
Onyx Tenet: Calorie Tracker
Onyx Tenet: Calorie Tracker
Onyx Tenet: Calorie Tracker
Adaptive TDEE. AI macros.
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
20
Tally:  Easy Calorie Tracking
Tally:  Easy Calorie Tracking
Tally: Easy Calorie Tracking
Easy, honest calorie tracking
Free

Easily log your food intake with advanced features like photo-based nutrition label reading and restaurant meal calorie estimation. Quickly track calories, protein, and other macros with customizable logging options and a built-in recipe analyzer.

Photo-based nutrition label scanningRestaurant meal calorie estimationCustomizable calorie and macro tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Free Calorie Counting Apps

What are the best free calorie counting apps for iPhone?
Cal AI - Calorie Tracker tops our free calorie counting apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 357K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Cal AI - Calorie Tracker shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ free calorie counting apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Cal AI is a calorie and macro tracker designed to help users achieve their fitness goals. It allows you to create a personalized plan based on your lifestyle and then provides nutritional breakdowns of your meals, often through photo analysis.
You can snap a photo of your meal, and the app will provide a nutritional breakdown. Please note that this advanced food scanning analysis feature requires a subscription to use.