Cronometer is the app people go to for detailed nutrition. It tracks dozens of vitamins and minerals and has a generous free tier. CalTrak is built for fast calorie and macro logging with no ads and no account, and it includes photo logging and recipe import, which Cronometer saves for Gold.
I checked Cronometer's Gold page, privacy policy and US App Store listing on November 3, 2026. Prices and features change, so check their current terms. If something here is out of date, email support@caltrak.app and I'll fix it.
Side by side
| CalTrak | Cronometer Basic | Cronometer Gold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free | $10.99/month or $59.99/year |
| Barcode scanning | Free | Free | Included |
| Custom macro targets | Free | Free | Included |
| Photo logging | Free | Gold only | Included |
| Recipe import | Free | Gold only | Included |
| Vitamins and minerals | Not tracked | Detailed | Detailed |
| Ads | None | Yes | Ad-free |
| Account required | No | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | iPhone, Android | iPhone, Android, web | iPhone, Android, web |
Privacy
Cronometer's privacy policy (updated June 23, 2025) says it doesn't sell personal information and doesn't give personal health information to advertisers. For free users it shares limited information with ad networks. CalTrak shows no ads and keeps your food log on your phone. The privacy page has more.
When Cronometer makes more sense
- You need detailed micronutrients like vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
- You follow a diet where nutrient completeness matters, or your dietitian uses Cronometer.
- You want web access and sync across devices.
When CalTrak makes more sense
- You mostly track calories and macros and want logging to be quick.
- You want photo logging and recipe import without a subscription.
- You don't want ads or an account.
Questions people ask
Cronometer has a free Basic tier with barcode scanning and custom macro targets, and it shows ads. Photo logging, recipe import and no ads need Gold.
No. CalTrak tracks calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber and sugar. If you want detailed vitamins and minerals, Cronometer is the better pick.
