Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked for Audio logging, Text logging, Micronutrients. Protein Tracker: Protein Pal is not. Editorial scores are 9.1 for Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary and 6.1 for Protein Tracker: Protein Pal, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating.
Price
Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Free · 5 in-app purchase option(s).
Protein Tracker: Protein Pal: Free · 5 in-app purchase option(s).
Monthly figure: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary $8.99, Protein Tracker: Protein Pal unknown.
Yearly figure: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary $59.99, Protein Tracker: Protein Pal unknown.
Features that differ
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.
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.
Coach connection: only Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked available. Professional Connect feature allows sharing data with dietitians.
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..
Protein Tracker: Protein Pal has no best-fit line.
Where the scores differ
Accuracy: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 10, Protein Tracker: Protein Pal 5. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown). Protein Tracker: Protein Pal: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).
Pricing value: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 6.5, Protein Tracker: Protein Pal 7.6. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: 10 - annualised price $59.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial). Protein Tracker: Protein Pal: 10 - annualised price $35.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Ease of use: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 10, Protein Tracker: Protein Pal 7.8. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode). Protein Tracker: Protein Pal: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode).
Feature depth: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 10, Protein Tracker: Protein Pal 3.1. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10. Protein Tracker: Protein Pal: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.
Beginner friendliness: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 10, Protein Tracker: Protein Pal 8.6. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit. Protein Tracker: Protein Pal: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit.
User feedback: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 9.3, Protein Tracker: Protein Pal 8.8. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Bayesian rating 4.76 (iOS 4.81x172524 + Play 4.68x119538, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.75 over 20 reviews. Protein Tracker: Protein Pal: Bayesian rating 4.71 (iOS 4.72x10945 + Play 4.39x89, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.30 over 20 reviews.
Maintenance: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 8.5, Protein Tracker: Protein Pal 9.3. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Last release 19 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 7 days between releases (30%). Protein Tracker: Protein Pal: Last release 4 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 6 days between releases (30%).
Traction: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 9.1, Protein Tracker: Protein Pal 6.7. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: log10 of 292062 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. Protein Tracker: Protein Pal: log10 of 11034 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Coachability: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 8, Protein Tracker: Protein Pal 0. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features. Protein Tracker: Protein Pal: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features.
Who should pick which
Choose Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary if you need Audio logging and Text logging.