Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
Dexcom Clarity prices as Free. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter prices as Free · 7 in-app purchase option(s). MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked for Photo logging, Audio logging, Barcode scanner. Dexcom Clarity is not. Editorial scores are 4.2 for Dexcom Clarity and 8 for MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating.
Price
Dexcom Clarity: Free.
MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Free · 7 in-app purchase option(s).
Monthly figure: Dexcom Clarity unknown, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter $9.99.
Yearly figure: Dexcom Clarity unknown, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter $64.99.
Features that differ
Photo logging: only MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked available. Features AI-powered meal scanning and barcode scanning for quick food logging, available with Premium.
Audio logging: only MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked available. Supports voice logging for food entry, but a user review indicates issues with accuracy and understanding spoken input. Available with Premium.
Barcode scanner: only MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked available.
Apple Health: only MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked available. Integrates with Apple Health for sharing meal summaries, exercise data, and weight data.
Macro tracking: only MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked available. Provides a macro tracker to view and set goals for carbs, fat, and protein. This feature is primarily available with a Premium subscription.
Micronutrients: only MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked available. Allows setting goals for nutrients like sodium and fiber, and users track intake of 'micro nutrients and minerals'.
Water tracking: only MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked available. Includes a dedicated water tracker with an interactive widget for iOS 17+.
Workout tracking: only MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked available. Users can log workouts and see how they affect daily calorie goals. Connects with over 40 apps and devices.
Fasting: only MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked available. Includes an intermittent fasting tracker as part of its features.
Coach connection: only MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked available. Integrates with third-party coaching platforms, allowing personal trainers to access client nutrition data.
Accuracy focus: only MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked available. Boasts a large food database (20.5M+ items), but some users report issues with incorrect suggestions and the inability to manually adjust entries, impacting accuracy for specific foods.
Fit
Dexcom Clarity has no best-fit line.
MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is filed for Detailed Nutrition Tracking — Individuals who require precise calorie, macro, and micronutrient tracking for dietary management.; Weight Management — Users focused on weight loss, gain, or maintenance through consistent food and activity logging.; Extensive Food Database Access — Those who benefit from a vast database of foods, including restaurant items, for easy logging..
Where the scores differ
Accuracy: Dexcom Clarity 5, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 4.5. Dexcom Clarity: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown). MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).
Pricing value: Dexcom Clarity 10, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 6.2. Dexcom Clarity: 10 - annualised price $0.00/15 (+0.5 if free trial). MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: 10 - annualised price $64.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Ease of use: Dexcom Clarity 5, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 9. Dexcom Clarity: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode). MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode).
Feature depth: Dexcom Clarity 1.1, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 9.4. Dexcom Clarity: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.
Beginner friendliness: Dexcom Clarity 7, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 9.4. Dexcom Clarity: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit.
User feedback: Dexcom Clarity 5.9, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 7.4. Dexcom Clarity: Bayesian rating 4.31 (iOS 4.60x13153 + Play 3.87x8508, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.15 over 20 reviews. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Bayesian rating 4.55 (iOS 4.71x2393656 + Play 4.41x2921749, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment -0.20 over 20 reviews.
Maintenance: Dexcom Clarity 1.5, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 9.2. Dexcom Clarity: Last release 312 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 78 days between releases (30%). MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Last release 4 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 7 days between releases (30%).
Traction: Dexcom Clarity 7.2, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 10. Dexcom Clarity: log10 of 21661 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: log10 of 5315405 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Coachability: Dexcom Clarity 0, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 8. Dexcom Clarity: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features.
Who should pick which
Choose MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter if you need Photo logging and Audio logging.