Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
BMI Calculator – Weight Loss prices as Free · 1 in-app purchase option(s). Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker prices as Free · 4 in-app purchase option(s). Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker is marked for Photo logging, Text logging, Barcode scanner. BMI Calculator – Weight Loss is not. Editorial scores are 5.5 for BMI Calculator – Weight Loss and 9.1 for Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating.
Price
BMI Calculator – Weight Loss: Free · 1 in-app purchase option(s).
Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: Free · 4 in-app purchase option(s).
Yearly figure: BMI Calculator – Weight Loss unknown, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker $9.99.
Features that differ
Photo logging: only Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker is marked available. Allows scanning barcodes or snapping photos of meals for instant calorie and nutrient logging. Screenshot 1 shows 'Peanut Butter on Toast' with calories and macros.
Text logging: only Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker is marked available. The 'Recipe Finder' feature allows generating recipes from a list of ingredients, implying text input. Menu scan also processes text.
Barcode scanner: only Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker is marked available.
Apple Health: only Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker is marked available. Web research confirms integration with Apple Health and other fitness platforms for data syncing.
Macro tracking: only Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker is marked available. Tracks protein, carbs, and fats. Evident in screenshot 1 (Peanut Butter on Toast) and screenshot 6 (menu scan results). Reviews mention accuracy for protein.
Workout tracking: only Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker is marked available. Live workout tracking with 800+ exercises, logging sets, reps, and calories burned. Screenshot 4 shows detailed workout logging interface.
Coach connection: only Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker is marked available. The app features a dedicated AI Coach for personalized guidance and advice, as shown in screenshot 2.
Accuracy focus: only Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker is marked available. Reviews praise the accuracy of calorie and protein tracking. The app uses AI for food recognition and menu scanning, aiming for precise data.
Fit
BMI Calculator – Weight Loss has no best-fit line.
Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker is filed for Calorie & Macro Tracking — Individuals focused on precise calorie and macronutrient tracking using AI-powered food recognition and logging.; Workout Enthusiasts — Users who want to log detailed workouts, track progress, and integrate fitness data from other platforms.; Community Support — People seeking motivation and accountability through shared progress and meal logging in community groups..
Where the scores differ
Accuracy: BMI Calculator – Weight Loss 5, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 10. BMI Calculator – Weight Loss: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown). Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).
Pricing value: BMI Calculator – Weight Loss 9.8, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 9.3. BMI Calculator – Weight Loss: 10 - annualised price $2.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial). Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: 10 - annualised price $9.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Ease of use: BMI Calculator – Weight Loss 5, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 10. BMI Calculator – Weight Loss: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode). Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode).
Feature depth: BMI Calculator – Weight Loss 1.1, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 8.9. BMI Calculator – Weight Loss: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.
Beginner friendliness: BMI Calculator – Weight Loss 7, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 10. BMI Calculator – Weight Loss: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit.
User feedback: BMI Calculator – Weight Loss 8.1, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 9.2. BMI Calculator – Weight Loss: Bayesian rating 4.61 (iOS 4.51x29990 + Play 4.63x140480, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.45 over 20 reviews. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: Bayesian rating 4.74 (iOS 4.82x1605 + Play 4.73x4416, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.65 over 20 reviews.
Maintenance: BMI Calculator – Weight Loss 7.1, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 9.6. BMI Calculator – Weight Loss: Last release 41 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 16 days between releases (30%). Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: Last release 0 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 4 days between releases (30%).
Traction: BMI Calculator – Weight Loss 8.7, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 6.3. BMI Calculator – Weight Loss: log10 of 170470 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: log10 of 6021 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Coachability: BMI Calculator – Weight Loss 0, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 10. BMI Calculator – Weight Loss: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features.
Who should pick which
Choose Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker if you need Photo logging and Text logging.