Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
Calorie Counter by fatsecret prices as Free · 7 in-app purchase option(s). Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage prices as Free. Calorie Counter by fatsecret is marked for Text logging, Barcode scanner, Macro tracking. Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage is not. Editorial scores are 8 for Calorie Counter by fatsecret and 5.9 for Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating.
Price
Calorie Counter by fatsecret: Free · 7 in-app purchase option(s).
Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage: Free.
Monthly figure: Calorie Counter by fatsecret $10.49, Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage unknown.
Yearly figure: Calorie Counter by fatsecret $41.99, Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage unknown.
Features that differ
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.
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.
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
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..
Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage has no best-fit line.
Where the scores differ
Accuracy: Calorie Counter by fatsecret 4.5, Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage 5. Calorie Counter by fatsecret: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown). Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).
Pricing value: Calorie Counter by fatsecret 7.2, Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage 10. Calorie Counter by fatsecret: 10 - annualised price $41.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial). Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage: 10 - annualised price $0.00/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Ease of use: Calorie Counter by fatsecret 9, Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage 7.8. Calorie Counter by fatsecret: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode). Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode).
Feature depth: Calorie Counter by fatsecret 9.5, Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage 2.3. Calorie Counter by fatsecret: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10. Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.
Beginner friendliness: Calorie Counter by fatsecret 9.4, Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage 8.6. Calorie Counter by fatsecret: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit. Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit.
User feedback: Calorie Counter by fatsecret 7.3, Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage 8.5. 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. Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage: Bayesian rating 4.71 (iOS 4.79x17871 + Play 4.51x6558, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment -0.20 over 20 reviews.
Maintenance: Calorie Counter by fatsecret 8.6, Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage 7. Calorie Counter by fatsecret: Last release 10 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 13 days between releases (30%). Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage: Last release 43 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 15 days between releases (30%).
Traction: Calorie Counter by fatsecret 9.6, Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage 7.3. Calorie Counter by fatsecret: log10 of 564233 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage: log10 of 24429 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Coachability: Calorie Counter by fatsecret 8, Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage 0. Calorie Counter by fatsecret: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features. Weight Loss Bet by HealthyWage: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features.
Who should pick which
Choose Calorie Counter by fatsecret if you need Text logging and Barcode scanner.