Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker prices as Free · 4 in-app purchase option(s). Sugarmate by Tandem prices as Free. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker is marked for Photo logging, Text logging, Barcode scanner. Sugarmate by Tandem is not. Editorial scores are 9.1 for Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker and 5.1 for Sugarmate by Tandem, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating.
Price
Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: Free · 4 in-app purchase option(s).
Sugarmate by Tandem: Free.
Yearly figure: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker $9.99, Sugarmate by Tandem unknown.
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.
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
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..
Sugarmate by Tandem has no best-fit line.
Where the scores differ
Accuracy: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 10, Sugarmate by Tandem 5. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown). Sugarmate by Tandem: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).
Pricing value: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 9.3, Sugarmate by Tandem 10. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: 10 - annualised price $9.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial). Sugarmate by Tandem: 10 - annualised price $0.00/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Ease of use: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 10, Sugarmate by Tandem 5. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode). Sugarmate by Tandem: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode).
Feature depth: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 8.9, Sugarmate by Tandem 0.8. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10. Sugarmate by Tandem: 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, Sugarmate by Tandem 7. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit. Sugarmate by Tandem: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit.
User feedback: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 9.2, Sugarmate by Tandem 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. Sugarmate by Tandem: Bayesian rating 4.68 (iOS 4.69x14875 + Play 4.06x254, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.25 over 20 reviews.
Maintenance: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 9.6, Sugarmate by Tandem 4.1. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: Last release 0 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 4 days between releases (30%). Sugarmate by Tandem: Last release 116 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 42 days between releases (30%).
Traction: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 6.3, Sugarmate by Tandem 7. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: log10 of 6021 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. Sugarmate by Tandem: log10 of 15129 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Coachability: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 10, Sugarmate by Tandem 0. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features. Sugarmate by Tandem: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features.
Who should pick which
Choose Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker if you need Photo logging and Text logging.