Kalorea vs YAZIO
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 | YAZIO |
|---|---|---|
| Calories from a food photo | Yes, plus text descriptions | Yes, AI food recognition source |
| Photo estimates without paying | Yes: 1 a day in the app, more in the free Telegram bot | No, now part of YAZIO Pro source |
| Shows a calorie range for photo estimates | Yes: likely number, range and confidence | Not stated; vendor calls it “a rough estimate” source |
| Barcode scanner | No | Yes, listed in the free calorie counter 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 | 4 million+ searchable items source |
| Paid plans, US App Store | $39.99/year with 3-day trial, or $9.99/month source | YAZIO Pro, in-app purchases from $11.90 to $47.90 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: YAZIO moved them into Pro.
- A visible range and confidence level instead of a rough single number.
- A Telegram bot with a shared diary.
Where YAZIO is the better pick
- You can edit each recognized ingredient and amount after a scan.
- A barcode scanner in the free version.
- Meal plans in YAZIO Pro.
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 Spot something out of date?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.