Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary prices as Free · 5 in-app purchase option(s). Sugarmate by Tandem prices as Free. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary is marked for Photo logging, Audio logging, Text logging. Sugarmate by Tandem is not. Editorial scores are 9.1 for Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary and 5.1 for Sugarmate by Tandem, on a 10-point scale. That score is not the store rating.
Price
Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Free · 5 in-app purchase option(s).
Sugarmate by Tandem: Free.
Monthly figure: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary $8.99, Sugarmate by Tandem unknown.
Yearly figure: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary $59.99, Sugarmate by Tandem 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.
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.
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..
Sugarmate by Tandem has no best-fit line.
Where the scores differ
Accuracy: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 10, Sugarmate by Tandem 5. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown). Sugarmate by Tandem: Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).
Pricing value: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 6.5, Sugarmate by Tandem 10. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: 10 - annualised price $59.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial). Sugarmate by Tandem: 10 - annualised price $0.00/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Ease of use: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 10, Sugarmate by Tandem 5. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode). Sugarmate by Tandem: 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode).
Feature depth: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 10, Sugarmate by Tandem 0.8. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10. Sugarmate by Tandem: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.
Beginner friendliness: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 10, Sugarmate by Tandem 7. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit. Sugarmate by Tandem: 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit.
User feedback: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 9.3, Sugarmate by Tandem 8.5. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Bayesian rating 4.76 (iOS 4.81x172524 + Play 4.68x119538, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.75 over 20 reviews. Sugarmate by Tandem: Bayesian rating 4.68 (iOS 4.69x14875 + Play 4.06x254, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.25 over 20 reviews.
Maintenance: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 8.5, Sugarmate by Tandem 4.1. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Last release 19 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 7 days between releases (30%). Sugarmate by Tandem: Last release 116 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 42 days between releases (30%).
Traction: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 9.1, Sugarmate by Tandem 7. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: log10 of 292062 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. Sugarmate by Tandem: log10 of 15129 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Coachability: Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary 8, Sugarmate by Tandem 0. Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features. Sugarmate by Tandem: Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features.
Who should pick which
Choose Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary if you need Photo logging and Audio logging.