Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
Carb Manager — Keto Diet App is listed at $8.49 a month and Journable: AI Calorie Counter at $9.99 a month. Carb Manager — Keto Diet App is marked for Audio logging, Barcode scanner, Apple Health. Journable: AI Calorie Counter is not. Journable: AI Calorie Counter is marked for Coach connection. Carb Manager — Keto Diet App is not. Editorial scores are 8.4 for Carb Manager — Keto Diet App and 8.3 for Journable: AI Calorie Counter, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating. Carb Manager — Keto Diet App is filed for Keto/Low-Carb Dieters — Specialized tools for net carb tracking and keto-specific macro management.. Journable: AI Calorie Counter is filed for Intuitive Tracking — Individuals seeking an easy-to-use, AI-driven method for logging meals and exercise via chat or photos, avoiding traditional database searches..
Price
Carb Manager — Keto Diet App: Free · 9 in-app purchase option(s).
Journable: AI Calorie Counter: Free · 2 in-app purchase option(s).
Monthly figure: Carb Manager — Keto Diet App $8.49, Journable: AI Calorie Counter $9.99.
Yearly figure: Carb Manager — Keto Diet App $39.99, Journable: AI Calorie Counter $39.99.
Features that differ
Audio logging: only Carb Manager — Keto Diet App is marked available. Includes a 'Say Food' voice logging feature.
Barcode scanner: only Carb Manager — Keto Diet App is marked available.
Apple Health: only Carb Manager — Keto Diet App is marked available. Syncs activity and health data.
Fasting: only Carb Manager — Keto Diet App is marked available. Dedicated fasting tracker for IF and OMAD.
Coach connection: only Journable: AI Calorie Counter is marked available. Allows users to generate and share weekly progress reports with personal trainers, nutritionists, or dietitians.
Fit
Carb Manager — Keto Diet App is filed 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..
Journable: AI Calorie Counter is filed for Intuitive Tracking — Individuals seeking an easy-to-use, AI-driven method for logging meals and exercise via chat or photos, avoiding traditional database searches.; Detailed Nutrition Analysis — Users who require comprehensive tracking of macronutrients and micronutrients, along with AI-powered nutritional insights.; Accountability & Progress Sharing — People who benefit from tracking their progress with weekly reports and sharing them with external health professionals..
Where the scores differ
Accuracy: Carb Manager — Keto Diet App 10, Journable: AI Calorie Counter 8. Carb Manager — Keto Diet App: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown). Journable: AI Calorie Counter: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).
Pricing value: Carb Manager — Keto Diet App 7.3, Journable: AI Calorie Counter 7.8. Carb Manager — Keto Diet App: 10 - annualised price $39.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial). Journable: AI Calorie Counter: 10 - annualised price $39.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Feature depth: Carb Manager — Keto Diet App 10, Journable: AI Calorie Counter 7.7. Carb Manager — Keto Diet App: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10. Journable: AI Calorie Counter: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.
User feedback: Carb Manager — Keto Diet App 9.6, Journable: AI Calorie Counter 8.9. Carb Manager — Keto Diet App: Bayesian rating 4.81 (iOS 4.82x737057 + Play 4.77x167242, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.50 over 20 reviews. Journable: AI Calorie Counter: Bayesian rating 4.70 (iOS 4.75x519 + Play 4.70x124508, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.58 over 12 reviews.
Maintenance: Carb Manager — Keto Diet App 7.5, Journable: AI Calorie Counter 8. Carb Manager — Keto Diet App: Last release 18 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 33 days between releases (30%). Journable: AI Calorie Counter: Last release 25 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 10 days between releases (30%).
Traction: Carb Manager — Keto Diet App 9.9, Journable: AI Calorie Counter 8.5. Carb Manager — Keto Diet App: log10 of 904299 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. Journable: AI Calorie Counter: log10 of 125027 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Coachability: Carb Manager — Keto Diet App 0, Journable: AI Calorie Counter 8. Carb Manager — Keto Diet App: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features. Journable: AI Calorie Counter: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features.
Who should pick which
Choose Carb Manager — Keto Diet App if you need Audio logging and Barcode scanner. Choose Journable: AI Calorie Counter if you need Coach connection. On the monthly figure in the record, Carb Manager — Keto Diet App is $8.49 and Journable: AI Calorie Counter is $9.99.