Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker is marked for Text logging. Cronometer: Calorie Counter is not. Cronometer: Calorie Counter is marked for Micronutrients, Water tracking, Fasting. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker is not. Editorial scores are 9.1 for Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker and 8.9 for Cronometer: Calorie Counter, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating. 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.. Cronometer: Calorie Counter is filed for Data-Driven Users — Ideal for those who want precise, verified nutritional data..
Price
Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: Free · 4 in-app purchase option(s).
Cronometer: Calorie Counter: Free · 4 in-app purchase option(s).
Monthly figure: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker unknown, Cronometer: Calorie Counter $10.99.
Yearly figure: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker $9.99, Cronometer: Calorie Counter $59.99.
Features that differ
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.
Micronutrients: only Cronometer: Calorie Counter is marked available. Tracks up to 84 nutrients.
Water tracking: only Cronometer: Calorie Counter is marked available. Standard water intake logging.
Fasting: only Cronometer: Calorie Counter is marked available. Fasting timer included in Gold.
Fit
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..
Cronometer: Calorie Counter is filed for Data-Driven Users — Ideal for those who want precise, verified nutritional data.; Micronutrient Trackers — Best for users monitoring specific vitamin or mineral deficiencies..
Where the scores differ
Pricing value: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 9.3, Cronometer: Calorie Counter 6.5. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: 10 - annualised price $9.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial). Cronometer: Calorie Counter: 10 - annualised price $59.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Ease of use: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 10, Cronometer: Calorie Counter 9. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode). Cronometer: Calorie Counter: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode).
Feature depth: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 8.9, Cronometer: Calorie Counter 10. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10. Cronometer: Calorie Counter: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.
Beginner friendliness: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 10, Cronometer: Calorie Counter 9.4. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit. Cronometer: Calorie Counter: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit.
User feedback: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 9.2, Cronometer: Calorie Counter 8.5. 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. Cronometer: Calorie Counter: Bayesian rating 4.69 (iOS 4.77x100750 + Play 4.55x60125, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.10 over 20 reviews.
Maintenance: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 9.6, Cronometer: Calorie Counter 9.1. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: Last release 0 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 4 days between releases (30%). Cronometer: Calorie Counter: Last release 5 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 8 days between releases (30%).
Traction: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 6.3, Cronometer: Calorie Counter 8.7. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: log10 of 6021 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. Cronometer: Calorie Counter: log10 of 160875 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Coachability: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 10, Cronometer: Calorie Counter 8. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features. Cronometer: Calorie Counter: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features.
Who should pick which
Choose Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker if you need Text logging. Choose Cronometer: Calorie Counter if you need Micronutrients and Water tracking.