Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
Dexcom Clarity prices as Free. Fooducate: Nutrition Coach prices as Free · 9 in-app purchase option(s). Fooducate: Nutrition Coach is marked for Barcode scanner, Apple Health, Macro tracking. Dexcom Clarity is not. Editorial scores are 4.2 for Dexcom Clarity and 5.9 for Fooducate: Nutrition Coach, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating.
Price
Dexcom Clarity: Free.
Fooducate: Nutrition Coach: Free · 9 in-app purchase option(s).
Monthly figure: Dexcom Clarity unknown, Fooducate: Nutrition Coach $9.99.
Yearly figure: Dexcom Clarity unknown, Fooducate: Nutrition Coach $49.99.
Features that differ
Barcode scanner: only Fooducate: Nutrition Coach is marked available.
Apple Health: only Fooducate: Nutrition Coach is marked available. Bidirectional sync for nutrition, exercise, and sleep.
Macro tracking: only Fooducate: Nutrition Coach is marked available. Tracks protein, fats, and carbs with visual breakdowns.
Micronutrients: only Fooducate: Nutrition Coach is marked available. Tracks major minerals and vitamins.
Water tracking: only Fooducate: Nutrition Coach is marked available. Dedicated water intake logging.
Workout tracking: only Fooducate: Nutrition Coach is marked available. Manual entry and import from other apps.
Accuracy focus: only Fooducate: Nutrition Coach is marked available. Database accuracy is a frequent point of contention in user reviews.
Fit
Dexcom Clarity has no best-fit line.
Fooducate: Nutrition Coach is filed for Ingredient-conscious eaters — Users who want to avoid specific additives like GMOs or HFCS.; Barcode-reliant trackers — People who primarily eat packaged foods and want quick nutritional grades..
Where the scores differ
Accuracy: Dexcom Clarity 5, Fooducate: Nutrition Coach 4.5. Dexcom Clarity: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown). Fooducate: Nutrition Coach: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).
Pricing value: Dexcom Clarity 10, Fooducate: Nutrition Coach 6.7. Dexcom Clarity: 10 - annualised price $0.00/15 (+0.5 if free trial). Fooducate: Nutrition Coach: 10 - annualised price $49.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Feature depth: Dexcom Clarity 1.1, Fooducate: Nutrition Coach 6.4. Dexcom Clarity: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10. Fooducate: Nutrition Coach: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.
User feedback: Dexcom Clarity 5.9, Fooducate: Nutrition Coach 6.9. Dexcom Clarity: Bayesian rating 4.31 (iOS 4.60x13153 + Play 3.87x8508, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.15 over 20 reviews. Fooducate: Nutrition Coach: Bayesian rating 4.49 (iOS 4.65x77552 + Play 3.84x18158, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment -0.30 over 20 reviews.
Maintenance: Dexcom Clarity 1.5, Fooducate: Nutrition Coach 6.4. Dexcom Clarity: Last release 312 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 78 days between releases (30%). Fooducate: Nutrition Coach: Last release 39 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 44 days between releases (30%).
Traction: Dexcom Clarity 7.2, Fooducate: Nutrition Coach 8.3. Dexcom Clarity: log10 of 21661 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. Fooducate: Nutrition Coach: log10 of 95710 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Who should pick which
Choose Fooducate: Nutrition Coach if you need Barcode scanner and Apple Health.