Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
Cronometer: Calorie Counter prices as Free · 4 in-app purchase option(s). Dexcom Clarity prices as Free. Cronometer: Calorie Counter is marked for Photo logging, Barcode scanner, Apple Health. Dexcom Clarity is not. Editorial scores are 8.9 for Cronometer: Calorie Counter and 4.2 for Dexcom Clarity, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating.
Price
Cronometer: Calorie Counter: Free · 4 in-app purchase option(s).
Dexcom Clarity: Free.
Monthly figure: Cronometer: Calorie Counter $10.99, Dexcom Clarity unknown.
Yearly figure: Cronometer: Calorie Counter $59.99, Dexcom Clarity unknown.
Features that differ
Photo logging: only Cronometer: Calorie Counter is marked available. AI photo logging available for quick meal entry.
Barcode scanner: only Cronometer: Calorie Counter is marked available.
Apple Health: only Cronometer: Calorie Counter is marked available. Robust two-way sync.
Macro tracking: only Cronometer: Calorie Counter is marked available. Highly customizable macro tracking.
Micronutrients: only Cronometer: Calorie Counter is marked available. Tracks up to 84 nutrients.
Water tracking: only Cronometer: Calorie Counter is marked available. Standard water intake logging.
Workout tracking: only Cronometer: Calorie Counter is marked available. Syncs with major fitness devices.
Fasting: only Cronometer: Calorie Counter is marked available. Fasting timer included in Gold.
Coach connection: only Cronometer: Calorie Counter is marked available. Professional platform for remote monitoring.
Accuracy focus: only Cronometer: Calorie Counter is marked available. Verified, lab-analyzed database.
Fit
Cronometer: Calorie Counter is filed for Data-Driven Users — Ideal for those who want precise, verified nutritional data.; Micronutrient Trackers — Best for users monitoring specific vitamin or mineral deficiencies..
Dexcom Clarity has no best-fit line.
Where the scores differ
Accuracy: Cronometer: Calorie Counter 10, Dexcom Clarity 5. Cronometer: Calorie Counter: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown). Dexcom Clarity: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).
Pricing value: Cronometer: Calorie Counter 6.5, Dexcom Clarity 10. Cronometer: Calorie Counter: 10 - annualised price $59.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial). Dexcom Clarity: 10 - annualised price $0.00/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Ease of use: Cronometer: Calorie Counter 9, Dexcom Clarity 5. Cronometer: Calorie Counter: 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: Cronometer: Calorie Counter 10, Dexcom Clarity 1.1. Cronometer: Calorie Counter: 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: Cronometer: Calorie Counter 9.4, Dexcom Clarity 7. Cronometer: Calorie Counter: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit. Dexcom Clarity: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit.
User feedback: Cronometer: Calorie Counter 8.5, Dexcom Clarity 5.9. Cronometer: Calorie Counter: Bayesian rating 4.69 (iOS 4.77x100750 + Play 4.55x60125, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.10 over 20 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: Cronometer: Calorie Counter 9.1, Dexcom Clarity 1.5. Cronometer: Calorie Counter: Last release 5 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 8 days between releases (30%). Dexcom Clarity: Last release 312 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 78 days between releases (30%).
Traction: Cronometer: Calorie Counter 8.7, Dexcom Clarity 7.2. Cronometer: Calorie Counter: log10 of 160875 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. Dexcom Clarity: log10 of 21661 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Coachability: Cronometer: Calorie Counter 8, Dexcom Clarity 0. Cronometer: Calorie Counter: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features. Dexcom Clarity: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features.
Who should pick which
Choose Cronometer: Calorie Counter if you need Photo logging and Barcode scanner.