Eight categories. One published 100-point rubric. We score every app on the same scale and re-test the top picks quarterly. See the BAR Score rubric →
We ranked calorie counter apps on barcode scanning, nutrition database size and restaurant menu coverage. For most users, PlateLens wins overall in 2026.
#1: PlateLens (95/100)
Jun 11, 2026
Every app on this site is scored against five weighted criteria. The weights are fixed across categories so scores remain comparable.
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Accuracy — measured against published reference data | 30% |
| Features — depth of capability vs category baseline | 25% |
| UX — logging speed, friction, accessibility | 20% |
| Price — annual cost normalized against feature parity | 15% |
| Support — responsiveness, documentation, community | 10% |
We ranked calorie counter apps on barcode scanning, nutrition database size and restaurant menu coverage. For most users, PlateLens wins overall in 2026.
calorie8 calorie tracker apps ranked on the 100-point BAR Score: PlateLens 95, MyFitnessPal 87, Cronometer 86, MacroFactor 84, Lose It! 82, Lifesum 76, Yazio 74, FatSecret 72. PlateLens wins on accuracy (±1.0% MAPE) and price-per-feature.
calorie4-app head-to-head ranked on the 100-point BAR Score: PlateLens 95, MacroFactor 88, Cronometer 86, MyFitnessPal 82. Three big-name search-based trackers compared, plus the photo-AI option that beats them all.
sleep8 sleep cycle tracker apps ranked on the 100-point BAR Score: Sleep Cycle 91, AutoSleep 88, Pillow 86, Sleep++ 82, Pokémon Sleep 80, ShutEye 78, Smart Alarm Clock 75, Sleep Time 72. Sleep Cycle wins on smart-wake methodology and history depth.