Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
Dexcom Clarity prices as Free. Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary prices as Free · 10 in-app purchase option(s). Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary is marked for Photo logging, Text logging, Barcode scanner. Dexcom Clarity is not. Editorial scores are 4.2 for Dexcom Clarity and 7.2 for Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating.
Price
Dexcom Clarity: Free.
Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary: Free · 10 in-app purchase option(s).
Yearly figure: Dexcom Clarity unknown, Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary $29.99.
Features that differ
Photo logging: only Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary is marked available. The app features an 'AI Food Scanner' that allows users to snap a photo of their meal for instant nutrition insights.
Text logging: only Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary is marked available. Users can manually type food entries for free, and the app uses natural language analysis for quick logging.
Barcode scanner: only Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary is marked available.
Apple Health: only Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary is marked available. Connects with Apple Health (HealthKit) to read various health and fitness data, enhancing in-app tracking and insights.
Macro tracking: only Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary is marked available. Allows tracking of daily calories, macros (protein, carbs, fats), with clear nutrition breakdowns.
Micronutrients: only Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary is marked available. The app is described as a 'Nutrition Tracker' to 'understand exactly what you’re eating', implying some micronutrient data, but specific individual micronutrient tracking is not explicitly detailed.
Water tracking: only Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary is marked available. Users can track their daily water intake.
Workout tracking: only Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary is marked available. The app includes 'Workout Tracking' and allows logging of fitness activity to support a healthier lifestyle.
Accuracy focus: only Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary is marked available. The app claims 'accurate nutrition data' and 'AI food scanner for fast logging'. However, a user review reports 'unrealistic goals' for macros, suggesting issues with the accuracy of personalized recommendations.
Fit
Dexcom Clarity has no best-fit line.
Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary is filed for GLP-1 Medication Users — Ideal for individuals managing GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Wegovy, offering injection reminders, symptom tracking, and effect visualization.; Calorie & Macro Trackers — Suitable for those focused on precise tracking of daily calories, protein, carbs, and fats to meet dietary goals.; Weight Loss Seekers — Designed to support weight loss journeys with comprehensive tracking for weight, BMI, and progress visualization..
Where the scores differ
Accuracy: Dexcom Clarity 5, Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary 4.5. Dexcom Clarity: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown). Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).
Pricing value: Dexcom Clarity 10, Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary 8.5. Dexcom Clarity: 10 - annualised price $0.00/15 (+0.5 if free trial). Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary: 10 - annualised price $29.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Ease of use: Dexcom Clarity 5, Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary 9. Dexcom Clarity: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode). Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode).
Feature depth: Dexcom Clarity 1.1, Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary 7.6. Dexcom Clarity: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10. Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.
Beginner friendliness: Dexcom Clarity 7, Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary 9.4. Dexcom Clarity: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit. Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit.
User feedback: Dexcom Clarity 5.9, Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary 9.2. Dexcom Clarity: Bayesian rating 4.31 (iOS 4.60x13153 + Play 3.87x8508, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.15 over 20 reviews. Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary: Bayesian rating 4.76 (iOS 4.77x6714 + Play 0.00x0, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.45 over 20 reviews.
Maintenance: Dexcom Clarity 1.5, Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary 9.4. Dexcom Clarity: Last release 312 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 78 days between releases (30%). Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary: Last release 1 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 7 days between releases (30%).
Traction: Dexcom Clarity 7.2, Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary 6.4. Dexcom Clarity: log10 of 21661 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary: log10 of 6714 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Who should pick which
Choose Glowise: GLP-1 Tracker & Diary if you need Photo logging and Text logging.