# better. vs Healthify

Healthify lists calorie tracking by photo or voice, an AI coach and paid coaching plans. better. is a free calorie counter with nothing to buy.

Published by Barbaros Selim Büyükelçi, developer of better. We are not a neutral third party. As of: November 10, 2026. Updated: November 10, 2026.

better. is a free alternative to Healthify for counting calories from a photo, your voice or typed words. On 10 November 2026 Healthify's App Store page listed photo and voice tracking, an AI health coach and one-on-one coaching as a premium service, and it listed in-app purchases. better. has no subscription and no in-app purchases, and it does not offer coaching. It is supported by full-screen ads.

## At a glance

better. and Healthify, as of November 10, 2026

| Feature | better. | Healthify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free. No subscription | Free download. Paid plans and coaching |
| In-app purchases | None | Yes |
| Photo logging | Free | Listed |
| Barcode scanner | Free | Not stated |
| Voice logging | Free | Listed |
| Vitamins and minerals | 80+ nutrients, free | Not stated |
| Ads | Full-screen ads. They pay for the app | Not stated |
| Languages | 34 | 1 |

## What Healthify does well

- It lists calorie tracking by photo or by voice
- An AI health coach that can make meal plans, recipes and grocery lists
- One-on-one coaching with nutritionists and dietitians, as a premium service
- Sync with Apple Health, plus water, sleep, weight and workout tracking

## Where better. is different

- Nothing in better. costs money. Healthify's App Store page lists in-app purchases for its plans and describes one-on-one coaching as a premium service.
- better. is a calorie counter and does not offer coaching.
- better. also logs by barcode and by nutrition label. Neither is listed on Healthify's App Store page.
- better. shows vitamins and minerals among its 80+ nutrients. Healthify's App Store page names calories, protein, fats, carbs and fiber.

## How this comparison was made

better. publishes this page. It is our own comparison, not an independent review.

Every statement about Healthify is taken from its own US App Store page or help center, read on November 10, 2026. The sources are listed below. Where those pages do not mention something, the table says Not stated.

We have not tested Healthify, and nothing here is a claim about accuracy. Prices, plans and features change, so check Healthify's own pages before you decide.

The language count for Healthify is the number of languages on its US App Store page. For better. it is the number of languages the app is localized into.

Healthify is a trademark of its owner and is used here only to name the app.

## Sources

- [Healthify on the App Store: description and in-app purchases](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthify-ai-calorie-tracker/id943712366) (checked 2026-11-10)
- [better. terms of service, section on pricing (free, ad-supported)](https://bettercaloriecounter.app/terms)

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