Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App prices as Free · 10 in-app purchase option(s). Dexcom Clarity prices as Free. MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App is marked for Photo logging, Barcode scanner, Apple Health. Dexcom Clarity is not. Editorial scores are 6 for MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App and 4.2 for Dexcom Clarity, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating.
Price
MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App: Free · 10 in-app purchase option(s).
Dexcom Clarity: Free.
Monthly figure: MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App $19.99, Dexcom Clarity unknown.
Yearly figure: MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App $19.99, Dexcom Clarity unknown.
Features that differ
Photo logging: only MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App is marked available. Allows users to snap photos of meals, scan barcodes, or upload from gallery for AI-powered nutritional analysis. Reviewers praise its convenience but note data accuracy issues.
Barcode scanner: only MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App is marked available.
Apple Health: only MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App is marked available. Integrates with Apple Health for activity data (steps, burned calories, water intake) to inform calorie goals.
Macro tracking: only MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App is marked available. Provides detailed breakdowns of protein, carbs, and fats per meal and daily summaries. Supports various dietary approaches.
Water tracking: only MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App is marked available. Web research indicates integration with Apple Health to incorporate water intake, but no direct in-app logging is explicitly mentioned.
Workout tracking: only MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App is marked available. Allows logging of workouts and physical activities, integrating with overall calorie and macro tracking.
Accuracy focus: only MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App is marked available. The app claims accurate nutritional info via AI, but reviewers report issues with data sourcing and zero values for scanned items.
Fit
MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App is filed for AI-assisted tracking — Individuals who prefer automated food logging via photo, barcode, or label scanning rather than manual entry.; Macro-focused dieters — Users following specific macro-based diets (keto, high-protein, low-carb) who need precise tracking.; Weight management — Anyone focused on weight loss or gain, needing to track calorie intake and activity levels comprehensively..
Dexcom Clarity has no best-fit line.
Where the scores differ
Accuracy: MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App 4.5, Dexcom Clarity 5. MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown). Dexcom Clarity: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).
Pricing value: MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App 9.2, Dexcom Clarity 10. MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App: 10 - annualised price $19.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial). Dexcom Clarity: 10 - annualised price $0.00/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Ease of use: MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App 9, Dexcom Clarity 5. MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode). Dexcom Clarity: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode).
Feature depth: MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App 5.9, Dexcom Clarity 1.1. MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App: 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.
Beginner friendliness: MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App 9.4, Dexcom Clarity 7. MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit. Dexcom Clarity: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit.
User feedback: MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App 7.3, Dexcom Clarity 5.9. MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App: Bayesian rating 4.51 (iOS 4.67x24 + Play 4.59x442, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.25 over 4 reviews. Dexcom Clarity: Bayesian rating 4.31 (iOS 4.60x13153 + Play 3.87x8508, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.15 over 20 reviews.
Maintenance: MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App 7.5, Dexcom Clarity 1.5. MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App: Last release 35 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 11 days between releases (30%). Dexcom Clarity: Last release 312 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 78 days between releases (30%).
Traction: MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App 4.4, Dexcom Clarity 7.2. MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App: log10 of 466 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. Dexcom Clarity: log10 of 21661 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Who should pick which
Choose MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App if you need Photo logging and Barcode scanner.