Cal AI made photo logging popular, but it isn't the only way to track. Here's what else to look at, and how CalCut compares. We make CalCut, so read this with that in mind. Details of other apps come from their own App Store listings and websites, checked 6 November 2026. They can change, so check before you pay.
| CalCut | Cal AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Paid subscription, monthly or annual. The annual plan has a 7-day free trial; monthly has none. Prices. | Free to download. Its listing says food scanning results require a subscription. |
| Logging | Scan a barcode, take a photo or describe the meal. | Snap a photo of your meal. |
| Daily structure | Two rules: stay in your calorie target and hit your step goal. | A plan built from lifestyle questions. |
| Prize | A$1,000 every month to whoever's the most consistent. Most points for hitting your two daily rules wins. | No prize on its listing. |
| Owner | CalCut Pty Ltd, Melbourne. | Viral Development LLC on its listing. MyFitnessPal announced it had bought Cal AI in March 2026. |
| Devices | iPhone only. | Check its site for current devices. |
| App Store, Australia | 5.0 from 32 ratings. | 4.7 from 18,112 ratings. |
More options: The best calorie tracker apps in Australia
Easy Diet Diary is free, but it's built around searching and scanning barcodes rather than estimating from a photo. CalCut isn't free: it's a paid subscription too.
That depends on whether photo logging is what keeps you tracking. It has far more ratings than CalCut, at 18,112 against 32 in Australia. Its subscription options are listed on the App Store, so compare them before you start.
MyFitnessPal announced on 2 March 2026 that it had bought Cal AI, and said it would keep running as a separate app.
Cal AI on the Australian App Store, read 6 November 2026. Report on the acquisition.
A$1,000 every month to whoever's the most consistent. Most points for hitting your two daily rules wins. Weight lost never scores. How it works · Full terms
Not open if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, or are living with or have a history of an eating disorder. You're still welcome to use the app. If you're under medical supervision or take medication that affects weight, appetite or activity, ask your doctor before entering.
Scan a barcode, take a photo or describe your meal. A$1,000 every month to whoever's the most consistent. Most points for hitting your two daily rules wins. Terms.
7-day free trial on the annual plan. Monthly has no trial. iPhone only.
On a computer? Scan with your iPhone.