Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
Calorie Counter App: Calowise prices as Free · 8 in-app purchase option(s). Dexcom Clarity prices as Free. Calorie Counter App: Calowise is marked for Barcode scanner, Apple Health, Macro tracking. Dexcom Clarity is not. Editorial scores are 5.4 for Calorie Counter App: Calowise and 4.2 for Dexcom Clarity, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating.
Price
Calorie Counter App: Calowise: Free · 8 in-app purchase option(s).
Dexcom Clarity: Free.
Monthly figure: Calorie Counter App: Calowise $9.99, Dexcom Clarity unknown.
Yearly figure: Calorie Counter App: Calowise $39.99, Dexcom Clarity unknown.
Features that differ
Barcode scanner: only Calorie Counter App: Calowise is marked available.
Apple Health: only Calorie Counter App: Calowise is marked available. Reads and writes step data.
Macro tracking: only Calorie Counter App: Calowise is marked available. Detailed breakdown of protein, carbs, and fat.
Micronutrients: only Calorie Counter App: Calowise is marked available. Tracks up to 28 vitamins and minerals.
Water tracking: only Calorie Counter App: Calowise is marked available. Basic water intake logging available.
Workout tracking: only Calorie Counter App: Calowise is marked available. Basic activity logging; not a dedicated workout tracker.
Accuracy focus: only Calorie Counter App: Calowise is marked available. Large database and custom entry options ensure high accuracy.
Fit
Calorie Counter App: Calowise is filed for Weight Loss Seekers — Ideal for those needing a structured, data-driven approach to calorie deficit.; Macro Trackers — Excellent for users who want detailed control over protein, carb, and fat intake..
Dexcom Clarity has no best-fit line.
Where the scores differ
Accuracy: Calorie Counter App: Calowise 8, Dexcom Clarity 5. Calorie Counter App: Calowise: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown). Dexcom Clarity: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).
Pricing value: Calorie Counter App: Calowise 7.3, Dexcom Clarity 10. Calorie Counter App: Calowise: 10 - annualised price $39.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial). Dexcom Clarity: 10 - annualised price $0.00/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Feature depth: Calorie Counter App: Calowise 7.2, Dexcom Clarity 1.1. Calorie Counter App: Calowise: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10. Dexcom Clarity: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.
Maintenance: Calorie Counter App: Calowise 2, Dexcom Clarity 1.5. Calorie Counter App: Calowise: Last release 687 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 17 days between releases (30%). Dexcom Clarity: Last release 312 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 78 days between releases (30%).
Traction: Calorie Counter App: Calowise 5.6, Dexcom Clarity 7.2. Calorie Counter App: Calowise: log10 of 2289 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. Dexcom Clarity: log10 of 21661 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Who should pick which
Choose Calorie Counter App: Calowise if you need Barcode scanner and Apple Health.