Verdict

Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary scores 9.1 out of 10 in this guide. Method healthier-v1: weighted blend of 9 data-derived sub-scores; see scoring.md. The record files it for Data-Driven Users — Ideal for those who want precise, verified nutrition data.. It is a weak fit for Gamification Seekers — Not the best choice if you prioritize streaks and social badges..

Who it is for

Data-Driven Users — Ideal for those who want precise, verified nutrition data. Busy Professionals — Perfect for users needing fast, efficient logging tools.

Price

Monthly: $8.99.

Yearly: $59.99.

Trial: Free version available indefinitely; Premium trials often offered via in-app promotions..

What the feature record says

Photo logging is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: strong. Usefulness: high. Meal Scan feature uses image recognition to identify food items. Evidence noted: description screenshots

Audio logging is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: moderate. Usefulness: medium. Voice logging available in Premium Plus tier. Evidence noted: description

Text logging is marked available. Quality: excellent. Coverage: strong. Usefulness: high. Natural language processing for quick logging. Evidence noted: description

Apple Health is marked available. Quality: excellent. Coverage: strong. Usefulness: high. Robust two-way sync. Evidence noted: description web

Macro tracking is marked available. Quality: excellent. Coverage: strong. Usefulness: high. Includes macro planning and detailed breakdown. Evidence noted: description screenshots

Micronutrients is marked available. Quality: excellent. Coverage: strong. Usefulness: high. Tracks up to 108 nutrients. Evidence noted: description

Review themes

Users consistently praise the app for its speed, extensive food database, and intuitive interface. The lack of intrusive ads in the free version is a major driver of user satisfaction. Some users report that the barcode scanner database is occasionally incomplete for niche items, and there is a desire for better integration of intermittent fasting tracking within the core diary flow.

Liked: Fast logging speed (45 mentions). Users frequently highlight the app's speed compared to competitors.

Liked: Extensive food database (38 mentions). The staff-verified database is cited as highly accurate.

Liked: No intrusive ads (22 mentions). The free version is praised for its clean, ad-free experience.

Disliked: Barcode scanner gaps (12 mentions). Some users find the barcode scanner misses niche or new products.

Scores

Overall 9.1/10. Confidence on the record is 1.

Accuracy: 10/10. Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).

Pricing value: 6.5/10. 10 - annualised price $59.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial).

Ease of use: 10/10. 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode).

Feature depth: 10/10. Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.

Beginner friendliness: 10/10. 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit.

User feedback: 9.3/10. Bayesian rating 4.76 (iOS 4.81x172524 + Play 4.68x119538, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.75 over 20 reviews.

Maintenance: 8.5/10. Last release 19 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 7 days between releases (30%).

Traction: 9.1/10. log10 of 292062 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.

Coachability: 8/10. Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features.

Who should skip it

Skip Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary if you need Gamification Seekers — Not the best choice if you prioritize streaks and social badges.; Casual Users — Might be overkill for those who only want basic calorie counting..