Kalorea vs FatSecret
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 | FatSecret |
|---|---|---|
| Calories from a food photo | Yes, plus text descriptions | Yes, Smart Food Scan source |
| Photo estimates without paying | Yes: 1 a day in the app, more in the free Telegram bot | No, Smart Food Scan is Premium only source |
| Shows a calorie range for photo estimates | Yes: likely number, range and confidence | Not mentioned on their pages |
| Barcode scanner | No | Yes, free source |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes 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 | Described as “the world's highest quality”, no size given source |
| Paid plans, US App Store | $39.99/year with 3-day trial, or $9.99/month source | Premium from $10.49 a month, $38.99 to $59.99 a year 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 paying: FatSecret keeps Smart Food Scan in Premium.
- A visible range and confidence level.
- A Telegram bot with a shared diary.
- Steps to walk off every meal.
Where FatSecret is the better pick
- A free barcode scanner.
- Macro tracking, reports and a community in the free version.
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 Spot something out of date?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.