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How to choose a calorie tracker
Start from price, logging method, and the editorial score. The catalog currently lists 337 apps.
How common is photo logging?
179 of 337 catalog apps are marked for photo logging (53%).
Photo logging versus barcode scanning
87 apps are marked for both. 92 are photo-only. 39 are barcode-only.
What barcode scanning does not cover
126 apps list a barcode scanner. 126 of those have no coverage note on the record.
What free tiers leave out
333 apps mention a free tier. 156 of those are not marked for photo logging.
Typical monthly price of a calorie tracker
Median monthly amount on the record is 9.99, from 190 apps that list one.
Yearly price versus monthly price
190 apps list a monthly amount and 214 list a yearly amount.
Where store stars and the accuracy score disagree
233 of 337 apps with both figures have a store average of at least 4.5 and an accuracy score under 6.
How many calorie trackers offer voice logging
43 of 337 apps are marked for audio logging (13%).
Apple Health coverage in the catalog
202 of 337 apps are marked for Apple Health (60%).
Fasting tools in calorie trackers
93 of 337 apps are marked for fasting (28%).
Which calorie trackers connect a coach
85 of 337 apps are marked for a coach connection (25%).
Micronutrient tracking is still uncommon
88 of 337 apps are marked for micronutrients (26%).
Which calorie trackers publish a trial
335 of 337 apps have trial text on the record.
Beginner friendliness in the catalog
337 apps have a beginner-friendliness score. The highest in the record is Foodvisor - AI Calorie Counter.
How accuracy scores are spread
337 apps have an accuracy score. The top of that list is DietSensor Weight loss, Cronometer: Calorie Counter, BodyFast: Intermittent Fasting.
Best calorie trackers for weight loss
This topic uses the full catalog ordered by editorial score. It is not a separate medical ranking. Top of this catalog sort: Healthier: Weight Loss Coach, Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker.
Best calorie trackers for beginners
Beginner ranking sorts on the beginner-friendliness score when that field exists, then on the overall score. Top of this catalog sort: Healthier: Weight Loss Coach, Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker.
Best free calorie trackers
The free list keeps apps whose pricing summary mentions a free tier. Paid upsells can still exist. Top of this catalog sort: Healthier: Weight Loss Coach, Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker.
Best AI calorie trackers
AI logging here means photo, audio, or text logging is marked available. It is not a claim about model quality. Top of this catalog sort: Healthier: Weight Loss Coach, Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker.
Best macro trackers
The macro list keeps apps marked for macro tracking, then sorts by editorial score. Top of this catalog sort: Healthier: Weight Loss Coach, Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker.
Best nutrition trackers
The nutrition list keeps apps marked for macros or micronutrients. Top of this catalog sort: Healthier: Weight Loss Coach, Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker.