Comparison · Updated April 2026
Lifesum is the lifestyle-led tracker with curated diet plans. CalorieScan AI is the data-led tracker with a camera.
Lifesum if you want to be told what to eat. CalorieScan AI if you want to know what you ate.
Lifesum sells curated diet plans (Mediterranean, keto, etc.) layered on top of a basic tracker.
Pricing: Lifesum: ~$50/yr. CalorieScan AI: $9.99/mo.
Platforms: Lifesum: iOS, Android. CalorieScan AI: iOS only.
| Feature | Lifesum | CalorieScan AI |
|---|---|---|
| Diet plans | Curated (Med, keto, etc.) | BYOB (bring your own goal) |
| Photo recognition | Limited | Yes, core workflow |
| Gamification | Life score | None |
Where Lifesum wins
Where CalorieScan AI wins
Not as curated meal plans. We let you set custom macro targets and the AI flags meals that don't fit. If you want a guided plan, Lifesum is the stronger choice.