Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
Bowelle - The IBS tracker prices as Free · 9 in-app purchase option(s). Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker prices as Free · 4 in-app purchase option(s). Bowelle - The IBS tracker is marked for Water tracking. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker is not. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker is marked for Photo logging, Text logging, Barcode scanner. Bowelle - The IBS tracker is not. Editorial scores are 6.3 for Bowelle - The IBS tracker and 9.1 for Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating.
Price
Bowelle - The IBS tracker: Free · 9 in-app purchase option(s).
Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: Free · 4 in-app purchase option(s).
Yearly figure: Bowelle - The IBS tracker 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.
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.
Water tracking: only Bowelle - The IBS tracker is marked available. Mentioned in the App Store description.
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.
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
Bowelle - The IBS tracker 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: Bowelle - The IBS tracker 5, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 10. Bowelle - The IBS tracker: 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: Bowelle - The IBS tracker 8.8, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 9.3. Bowelle - The IBS tracker: 10 - annualised price $17.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial). Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: 10 - annualised price $9.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Ease of use: Bowelle - The IBS tracker 5, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 10. Bowelle - The IBS tracker: 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: Bowelle - The IBS tracker 2.3, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 8.9. Bowelle - The IBS tracker: 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: Bowelle - The IBS tracker 7, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 10. Bowelle - The IBS tracker: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit.
User feedback: Bowelle - The IBS tracker 9, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 9.2. Bowelle - The IBS tracker: Bayesian rating 4.70 (iOS 4.74x2253 + Play 0.00x0, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.85 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: Bowelle - The IBS tracker 9.1, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 9.6. Bowelle - The IBS tracker: Last release 3 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 9 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: Bowelle - The IBS tracker 5.6, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 6.3. Bowelle - The IBS tracker: log10 of 2253 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: log10 of 6021 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Coachability: Bowelle - The IBS tracker 5.5, Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 10. Bowelle - The IBS tracker: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features.
Who should pick which
Choose Bowelle - The IBS tracker if you need Water tracking. Choose Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker if you need Photo logging and Text logging.