Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Editorial score
8.4/10
Verdict
Carb Manager — Keto Diet App scores 8.4 out of 10 in this guide. Method healthier-v1: weighted blend of 9 data-derived sub-scores; see scoring.md. The record files it for Keto/Low-Carb Dieters — Specialized tools for net carb tracking and keto-specific macro management.. It is a weak fit for Casual Trackers — The depth of features may be overwhelming for those wanting a simple calorie counter..
Who it is for
Keto/Low-Carb Dieters — Specialized tools for net carb tracking and keto-specific macro management. Medical Diet Management — Excellent for tracking blood glucose and carbs for conditions like epilepsy. Data-Driven Users — Provides deep insights into nutrition, fasting, and weight trends.
Price
Monthly: $8.49.
Yearly: $39.99.
Trial: No explicit free trial mentioned in store data..
What the feature record says
Photo logging is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: moderate. Usefulness: medium. Supports snapping a photo of a plate to track macros. Evidence noted: description
Audio logging is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: moderate. Usefulness: medium. Includes a 'Say Food' voice logging feature. Evidence noted: screenshots
Text logging is marked available. Quality: excellent. Coverage: strong. Usefulness: high. Standard text-based search and manual entry. Evidence noted: description screenshots
Apple Health is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: moderate. Usefulness: high. Syncs activity and health data. Evidence noted: web
Macro tracking is marked available. Quality: excellent. Coverage: strong. Usefulness: high. Robust tracking for carbs, fats, proteins, and net carbs. Evidence noted: description screenshots
Micronutrients is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: moderate. Usefulness: medium. Premium feature for tracking 30+ nutrients. Evidence noted: description
Review themes
Users consistently praise the app for its comprehensive database, ease of use for tracking specific medical diets like keto and epilepsy management, and the effective recipe-building tool. Users report significant frustration with UI bugs, specifically regarding saving custom recipes and text editing limitations, alongside a lack of accessible in-app customer support.
Scores
Overall 8.4/10. Confidence on the record is 1.
Accuracy: 10/10. Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).
Pricing value: 7.3/10. 10 - annualised price $39.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Ease of use: 10/10. 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode).
Feature depth: 10/10. Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.
Beginner friendliness: 10/10. 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit.
User feedback: 9.6/10. Bayesian rating 4.81 (iOS 4.82x737057 + Play 4.77x167242, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.50 over 20 reviews.
Maintenance: 7.5/10. Last release 18 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 33 days between releases (30%).
Traction: 9.9/10. log10 of 904299 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Coachability: 0/10. Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features.
Who should skip it
Skip Carb Manager — Keto Diet App if you need Casual Trackers — The depth of features may be overwhelming for those wanting a simple calorie counter.; Users Seeking Human Coaching — Lacks 1-on-1 human coaching services..