Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
Bobby Approved - Food Scanner prices as Free. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary prices as Free · 5 in-app purchase option(s). Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked for Photo logging, Audio logging, Text logging. Bobby Approved - Food Scanner is not. Editorial scores are 5.7 for Bobby Approved - Food Scanner and 9.1 for Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating.
Price
Bobby Approved - Food Scanner: Free.
Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Free · 5 in-app purchase option(s).
Monthly figure: Bobby Approved - Food Scanner unknown, Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary $8.99.
Yearly figure: Bobby Approved - Food Scanner unknown, Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary $59.99.
Features that differ
Photo logging: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Meal Scan feature uses image recognition to identify food items.
Audio logging: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Voice logging available in Premium Plus tier.
Text logging: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Natural language processing for quick logging.
Apple Health: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Robust two-way sync.
Macro tracking: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Includes macro planning and detailed breakdown.
Micronutrients: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Tracks up to 108 nutrients.
Water tracking: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Simple, integrated water intake logging.
Workout tracking: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Manual entry and automatic sync from wearables.
Fasting: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Built-in timer with multiple protocols.
Coach connection: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Professional Connect feature allows sharing data with dietitians.
Accuracy focus: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Staff-verified database is a key differentiator.
Fit
Bobby Approved - Food Scanner has no best-fit line.
Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is filed for Data-Driven Users — Ideal for those who want precise, verified nutrition data.; Busy Professionals — Perfect for users needing fast, efficient logging tools..
Where the scores differ
Accuracy: Bobby Approved - Food Scanner 5, Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 10. Bobby Approved - Food Scanner: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown). Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).
Pricing value: Bobby Approved - Food Scanner 10, Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 6.5. Bobby Approved - Food Scanner: 10 - annualised price $0.00/15 (+0.5 if free trial). Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: 10 - annualised price $59.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Ease of use: Bobby Approved - Food Scanner 5, Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 10. Bobby Approved - Food Scanner: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode). Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode).
Feature depth: Bobby Approved - Food Scanner 0, Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 10. Bobby Approved - Food Scanner: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.
Beginner friendliness: Bobby Approved - Food Scanner 7, Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 10. Bobby Approved - Food Scanner: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit.
User feedback: Bobby Approved - Food Scanner 10, Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 9.3. Bobby Approved - Food Scanner: Bayesian rating 4.85 (iOS 4.86x166594 + Play 4.82x20309, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.80 over 20 reviews. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Bayesian rating 4.76 (iOS 4.81x172524 + Play 4.68x119538, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.75 over 20 reviews.
Maintenance: Bobby Approved - Food Scanner 6.3, Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 8.5. Bobby Approved - Food Scanner: Last release 50 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 30 days between releases (30%). Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Last release 19 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 7 days between releases (30%).
Traction: Bobby Approved - Food Scanner 8.8, Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 9.1. Bobby Approved - Food Scanner: log10 of 186903 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: log10 of 292062 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Coachability: Bobby Approved - Food Scanner 0, Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 8. Bobby Approved - Food Scanner: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features.
Who should pick which
Choose Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary if you need Photo logging and Audio logging.