Cronometer: Calorie Counter vs Dexcom Clarity
Verdict
Cronometer: Calorie Counter prices as Free · 4 in-app purchase option(s). Dexcom Clarity prices as Free. Cronometer: Calorie Counter is marked for Photo logging, Barcode scanner, Apple Health. Dexcom Clarity is not. Editorial scores are 8.9 for Cronometer: Calorie Counter and 4.2 for Dexcom Clarity, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating.
At a glance
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Subtitle | Nutrition, macro, diet tracker | Medical |
| Developer | Cronometer Software Inc | DexCom, Inc. |
| App Store rating | 4.77 (100750 reviews) | 4.60 (13153 reviews) |
| Pricing | Free · 4 in-app purchase option(s) | Free |
| Trial | Free version available with limited features; Gold subscription required for advanced tools. | No trial mentioned in the description. |
Pricing & trial
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Free · 4 in-app purchase option(s) | Free |
| Trial | Free version available with limited features; Gold subscription required for advanced tools. | No trial mentioned in the description. |
Who each app suits best
Cronometer: Calorie Counter
- Data-Driven Users — Ideal for those who want precise, verified nutritional data.
- Micronutrient Trackers — Best for users monitoring specific vitamin or mineral deficiencies.
Dexcom Clarity
Feature checklist
Coverage from our catalog flags. Values are editorial signals, not a guarantee of every device build.
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| AI Photo logging | Yes — good | No |
| AI Audio logging | No | No |
| AI text logging | No | No |
| Barcode scanner | Yes | No |
| Apple Health | Yes — excellent | No |
| Macro tracking | Yes — excellent | No |
| Micronutrients | Yes — excellent | No |
| Water tracking | Yes — good | No |
| Workout tracking | Yes — good | No |
| Fasting | Yes — good | No |
| Connect your coach | Yes — good | No |
| Logging accuracy | Yes — excellent | No |
Scores
Editorial model scores on our scale — distinct from star ratings in app stores.
| Criterion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8.9 | 4.2 |
| Accuracy | 10 | 5 |
| Beginner Friendliness | 9.4 | 7 |
| Coachability | 8 | 0 |
| Ease Of Use | 9 | 5 |
| Feature Depth | 10 | 1.1 |
| Maintenance | 9.1 | 1.5 |
| Pricing Value | 6.5 | 10 |
| Traction | 8.7 | 7.2 |
| User Feedback | 8.5 | 5.9 |
Review themes
Short synthesis of what users often praise or criticize — not a substitute for reading recent reviews yourself.
Highlights users liked
Cronometer: Calorie Counter
Micronutrient tracking; Verified food database
Dexcom Clarity
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Common complaints
Cronometer: Calorie Counter
Missing remaining macro totals; Syncing issues
Dexcom Clarity
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Bottom line
Choose Cronometer: Calorie Counter if you need Photo logging and Barcode scanner.
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