Kalorea vs Cal AI
Side by side with the apps people usually try first. We only list what we could confirm on each company's own pages, with a link and the date we checked.
| Compare | Kalorea | Cal AI |
|---|---|---|
| Calories from a food photo | Yes, plus text descriptions | Yes, plus barcode and text source |
| Photo estimates without paying | Yes: 1 a day in the app, more in the free Telegram bot | No, food scanning requires a subscription source |
| Shows a calorie range for photo estimates | Yes: likely number, range and confidence | Not stated; vendor says “about 80% accurate” source |
| Barcode scanner | No | Yes source |
| Free tier | Yes | Free download with a 3-day trial source |
| Platforms | iPhone, Telegram | iPhone, Android source |
| Telegram bot | Yes, shares one diary with the app | Not mentioned on their pages |
| Food database | No database search: AI estimates each plate | Not mentioned on their pages |
| Paid plans, US App Store | $39.99/year with 3-day trial, or $9.99/month source | In-app purchases from $0.99 to $29.99 source |
Checked on October 17, 2026. Prices are US App Store prices and can change.
Which one fits you
Where Kalorea is the better pick
- Photo estimates without a subscription: Cal AI requires one for food scanning.
- A visible range and confidence level instead of one number.
- A Telegram bot that shares your diary with the app.
- Built around Central Asian and Eastern European home cooking.
Where Cal AI is the better pick
- Barcode scanning for packaged food, which Kalorea doesn't have.
- An Android app, if you're not on iPhone.
How we compared
We read each company's own website, help center and US App Store listing on the date above. If something wasn't stated there, we say so instead of guessing. Spot something out of date? Email [email protected] and we'll fix it.