Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is listed at $8.99 a month and Nerva: Gut-Brain Program at $99 a month. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked for Photo logging, Audio logging, Text logging. Nerva: Gut-Brain Program is not. Editorial scores are 9.1 for Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary and 5.3 for Nerva: Gut-Brain Program, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating.
Price
Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Free · 5 in-app purchase option(s).
Nerva: Gut-Brain Program: Free · 4 in-app purchase option(s).
Monthly figure: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary $8.99, Nerva: Gut-Brain Program $99.
Yearly figure: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary $59.99, Nerva: Gut-Brain Program unknown.
Features that differ
Photo logging: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Meal Scan feature uses image recognition to identify food items.
Audio logging: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Voice logging available in Premium Plus tier.
Text logging: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Natural language processing for quick logging.
Barcode scanner: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available.
Apple Health: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Robust two-way sync.
Macro tracking: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Includes macro planning and detailed breakdown.
Micronutrients: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Tracks up to 108 nutrients.
Water tracking: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Simple, integrated water intake logging.
Workout tracking: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Manual entry and automatic sync from wearables.
Fasting: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Built-in timer with multiple protocols.
Accuracy focus: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Staff-verified database is a key differentiator.
Fit
Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is filed for Data-Driven Users — Ideal for those who want precise, verified nutrition data.; Busy Professionals — Perfect for users needing fast, efficient logging tools..
Nerva: Gut-Brain Program has no best-fit line.
Where the scores differ
Accuracy: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 10, Nerva: Gut-Brain Program 5. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown). Nerva: Gut-Brain Program: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).
Pricing value: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 6.5, Nerva: Gut-Brain Program 0. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: 10 - annualised price $59.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial). Nerva: Gut-Brain Program: 10 - annualised price $1188.00/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Ease of use: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 10, Nerva: Gut-Brain Program 5. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode). Nerva: Gut-Brain Program: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode).
Feature depth: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 10, Nerva: Gut-Brain Program 0.8. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10. Nerva: Gut-Brain Program: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.
Beginner friendliness: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 10, Nerva: Gut-Brain Program 7. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit. Nerva: Gut-Brain Program: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit.
User feedback: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 9.3, Nerva: Gut-Brain Program 8.1. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Bayesian rating 4.76 (iOS 4.81x172524 + Play 4.68x119538, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.75 over 20 reviews. Nerva: Gut-Brain Program: Bayesian rating 4.62 (iOS 4.68x15269 + Play 4.50x6605, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.30 over 20 reviews.
Maintenance: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 8.5, Nerva: Gut-Brain Program 9.2. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Last release 19 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 7 days between releases (30%). Nerva: Gut-Brain Program: Last release 4 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 7 days between releases (30%).
Traction: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 9.1, Nerva: Gut-Brain Program 7.2. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: log10 of 292062 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. Nerva: Gut-Brain Program: log10 of 21874 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Coachability: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 8, Nerva: Gut-Brain Program 5.5. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features. Nerva: Gut-Brain Program: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features.
Who should pick which
Choose Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary if you need Photo logging and Audio logging. On the monthly figure in the record, Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is $8.99 and Nerva: Gut-Brain Program is $99.