Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
Dexcom Clarity prices as Free. MyPlate: Calorie Counter prices as Free · 7 in-app purchase option(s). MyPlate: Calorie Counter is marked for Photo logging, Text logging, Macro tracking. Dexcom Clarity is not. Editorial scores are 4.2 for Dexcom Clarity and 8 for MyPlate: Calorie Counter, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating.
Price
Dexcom Clarity: Free.
MyPlate: Calorie Counter: Free · 7 in-app purchase option(s).
Monthly figure: Dexcom Clarity unknown, MyPlate: Calorie Counter $9.99.
Yearly figure: Dexcom Clarity unknown, MyPlate: Calorie Counter $49.99.
Features that differ
Photo logging: only MyPlate: Calorie Counter is marked available. Core feature for scanning meals, but user reviews frequently cite issues with accuracy and miscalculation of nutritional values.
Text logging: only MyPlate: Calorie Counter is marked available. Allows manual text input for meals, but reviews indicate this process is tedious due to the lack of a shared food database.
Macro tracking: only MyPlate: Calorie Counter is marked available. Monitors protein, fats, and carbs, but its effectiveness is hampered by reported inaccuracies in the AI food recognition.
Accuracy focus: only MyPlate: Calorie Counter is marked available. Users widely report significant inaccuracies in the AI's calorie and macro estimations, undermining the app's core function.
Fit
Dexcom Clarity has no best-fit line.
MyPlate: Calorie Counter is filed for Individuals seeking AI-powered meal logging — For users who prioritize quick photo-based calorie and macro tracking, despite reported accuracy concerns.; Users focused solely on calorie and macro tracking — The app's primary, and almost exclusive, focus is on these specific nutritional metrics..
Where the scores differ
Accuracy: Dexcom Clarity 5, MyPlate: Calorie Counter 7.8. Dexcom Clarity: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown). MyPlate: Calorie Counter: How trustworthy day-to-day logging and nutrition estimates feel in practice.
Pricing value: Dexcom Clarity 10, MyPlate: Calorie Counter 7.2. Dexcom Clarity: 10 - annualised price $0.00/15 (+0.5 if free trial). MyPlate: Calorie Counter: Whether the paid tiers feel fair versus the depth of features you actually get.
Ease of use: Dexcom Clarity 5, MyPlate: Calorie Counter 8.1. Dexcom Clarity: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode). MyPlate: Calorie Counter: How smooth everyday logging and navigation feel on a typical week.
Feature depth: Dexcom Clarity 1.1, MyPlate: Calorie Counter 8.5. Dexcom Clarity: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10. MyPlate: Calorie Counter: How many useful capabilities are included beyond a minimal food diary.
Beginner friendliness: Dexcom Clarity 7, MyPlate: Calorie Counter 7.9. Dexcom Clarity: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit. MyPlate: Calorie Counter: How approachable the first sessions are before you have learned the layout.
User feedback: Dexcom Clarity 5.9, MyPlate: Calorie Counter 8. Dexcom Clarity: Bayesian rating 4.31 (iOS 4.60x13153 + Play 3.87x8508, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.15 over 20 reviews. MyPlate: Calorie Counter: How positive typical App Store feedback looks for an app like this.
Coachability: Dexcom Clarity 0, MyPlate: Calorie Counter 6.9. Dexcom Clarity: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features. MyPlate: Calorie Counter: Primarily self-serve tracking; expect dashboards and tools rather than a chat-style coach.
Who should pick which
Choose MyPlate: Calorie Counter if you need Photo logging and Text logging.