Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
Dexcom Clarity prices as Free. Calorie Counter by fatsecret prices as Free · 7 in-app purchase option(s). Calorie Counter by fatsecret is marked for Photo logging, Text logging, Barcode scanner. Dexcom Clarity is not. Editorial scores are 4.2 for Dexcom Clarity and 8 for Calorie Counter by fatsecret, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating.
Price
Dexcom Clarity: Free.
Calorie Counter by fatsecret: Free · 7 in-app purchase option(s).
Monthly figure: Dexcom Clarity unknown, Calorie Counter by fatsecret $10.49.
Yearly figure: Dexcom Clarity unknown, Calorie Counter by fatsecret $41.99.
Features that differ
Photo logging: only Calorie Counter by fatsecret is marked available. Includes image recognition for food logging.
Text logging: only Calorie Counter by fatsecret is marked available. Standard text search and auto-complete.
Barcode scanner: only Calorie Counter by fatsecret is marked available.
Apple Health: only Calorie Counter by fatsecret is marked available. Full two-way sync for nutrition, weight, and activity.
Macro tracking: only Calorie Counter by fatsecret is marked available. Detailed breakdown by meal and day.
Micronutrients: only Calorie Counter by fatsecret is marked available. Tracks fiber and other nutrients.
Water tracking: only Calorie Counter by fatsecret is marked available. Available as a premium feature.
Workout tracking: only Calorie Counter by fatsecret is marked available. Manual entry and integration with external services.
Fasting: only Calorie Counter by fatsecret is marked available. Included as a meal plan style in Premium.
Coach connection: only Calorie Counter by fatsecret is marked available. FatSecret Professional allows sharing data with health pros.
Accuracy focus: only Calorie Counter by fatsecret is marked available. Database entries are frequently reported as inaccurate.
Fit
Dexcom Clarity has no best-fit line.
Calorie Counter by fatsecret is filed for Budget-conscious trackers — Users who need a comprehensive, ad-free calorie tracker without paying for a subscription.; Macro-focused dieters — Individuals who prioritize detailed macro breakdowns by meal and day.; Apple Health users — Those who want seamless data syncing between their fitness apps and Apple Health..
Where the scores differ
Accuracy: Dexcom Clarity 5, Calorie Counter by fatsecret 4.5. Dexcom Clarity: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown). Calorie Counter by fatsecret: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).
Pricing value: Dexcom Clarity 10, Calorie Counter by fatsecret 7.2. Dexcom Clarity: 10 - annualised price $0.00/15 (+0.5 if free trial). Calorie Counter by fatsecret: 10 - annualised price $41.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Ease of use: Dexcom Clarity 5, Calorie Counter by fatsecret 9. Dexcom Clarity: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode). Calorie Counter by fatsecret: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode).
Feature depth: Dexcom Clarity 1.1, Calorie Counter by fatsecret 9.5. Dexcom Clarity: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10. Calorie Counter by fatsecret: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.
Beginner friendliness: Dexcom Clarity 7, Calorie Counter by fatsecret 9.4. Dexcom Clarity: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit. Calorie Counter by fatsecret: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit.
User feedback: Dexcom Clarity 5.9, Calorie Counter by fatsecret 7.3. Dexcom Clarity: Bayesian rating 4.31 (iOS 4.60x13153 + Play 3.87x8508, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.15 over 20 reviews. Calorie Counter by fatsecret: Bayesian rating 4.51 (iOS 4.72x15526 + Play 4.50x548707, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.10 over 20 reviews.
Maintenance: Dexcom Clarity 1.5, Calorie Counter by fatsecret 8.6. Dexcom Clarity: Last release 312 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 78 days between releases (30%). Calorie Counter by fatsecret: Last release 10 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 13 days between releases (30%).
Traction: Dexcom Clarity 7.2, Calorie Counter by fatsecret 9.6. Dexcom Clarity: log10 of 21661 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. Calorie Counter by fatsecret: log10 of 564233 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Coachability: Dexcom Clarity 0, Calorie Counter by fatsecret 8. Dexcom Clarity: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features. Calorie Counter by fatsecret: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features.
Who should pick which
Choose Calorie Counter by fatsecret if you need Photo logging and Text logging.