Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker prices as Free · 4 in-app purchase option(s). Water tracker Waterllama prices as Free · 5 in-app purchase option(s). Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker is marked for Photo logging, Text logging, Barcode scanner. Water tracker Waterllama is not. Water tracker Waterllama is marked for Water tracking, Fasting. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker is not. Editorial scores are 9.1 for Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker and 6.4 for Water tracker Waterllama, 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).
Water tracker Waterllama: Free · 5 in-app purchase option(s).
Monthly figure: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker unknown, Water tracker Waterllama $0.99.
Yearly figure: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker $9.99, Water tracker Waterllama 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.
Water tracking: only Water tracker Waterllama is marked available. Mentioned in the App Store description.
Fasting: only Water tracker Waterllama is marked available. Mentioned in the App Store description.
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..
Water tracker Waterllama has no best-fit line.
Where the scores differ
Accuracy: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 10, Water tracker Waterllama 5. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown). Water tracker Waterllama: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).
Pricing value: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 9.3, Water tracker Waterllama 9.2. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: 10 - annualised price $9.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial). Water tracker Waterllama: 10 - annualised price $11.88/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Ease of use: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 10, Water tracker Waterllama 5. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode). Water tracker Waterllama: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode).
Feature depth: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 8.9, Water tracker Waterllama 2.7. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10. Water tracker Waterllama: 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, Water tracker Waterllama 7. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit. Water tracker Waterllama: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit.
User feedback: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 9.2, Water tracker Waterllama 10. 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. Water tracker Waterllama: Bayesian rating 4.87 (iOS 4.87x164759 + Play 3.71x114, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.90 over 20 reviews.
Maintenance: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 9.6, Water tracker Waterllama 8.3. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: Last release 0 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 4 days between releases (30%). Water tracker Waterllama: Last release 11 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 18 days between releases (30%).
Traction: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 6.3, Water tracker Waterllama 8.7. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: log10 of 6021 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. Water tracker Waterllama: log10 of 164873 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Coachability: Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker 10, Water tracker Waterllama 0. Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features. Water tracker Waterllama: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features.
Who should pick which
Choose Cal Plus - AI Calorie Tracker if you need Photo logging and Text logging. Choose Water tracker Waterllama if you need Water tracking and Fasting.