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Head-to-head

Yuka vs AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio

Yuka 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Yuka
AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60

Yuka is better for users primarily focused on understanding product ingredients and finding healthier alternatives, while AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio is better for dedicated calorie and macro tracking, despite its recent performance issues.

Full reviews: Yuka · AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio

Yuka excels at scanning products to reveal ingredient quality and suggest healthier swaps, though its scoring system faces criticism for inconsistency and perceived bias. AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio is a comprehensive calorie and macro tracker, but recent updates have introduced significant bugs, performance issues, and an increase in intrusive ads.

Head to head

Features and Core Functionality tieR5R6R9R11
Yuka Yuka's main feature is scanning product barcodes to provide health scores and suggest better alternatives for food and beauty products R5. Users appreciate the ability to see what's in products and make informed choices R11. However, many items are not in the database, and adding new products is frustrating R6R12. The search function is paywalled R6R40R43. Some users desire features like meal planning or tracking what they've eaten R9.
AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio focuses on calorie and macro tracking, with features like logging meals, intermittent fasting, and exercise tracking . It offers an AI camera for food recognition, though its accuracy is questioned . Users value the ability to track progress and customize goals . However, recent updates have removed or changed key features, like accessing custom recipes or viewing weight loss charts .
Accuracy and Reliability of Information tieR1R7R10R18
Yuka Yuka's scoring system is a major point of contention. Users report inconsistencies, where the same product has different scores or similar products with identical ingredients are rated differently R1R18. Many question the app's nutritional advice, citing it as misinformed, outdated, or lacking context, especially regarding fats, calories, and additives R7R10. There are accusations that scores can be influenced by payments or that the open-source database lacks sufficient oversight, leading to errors .
AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio's AI food recognition is often inaccurate, miscalculating macros or failing to identify foods . The app's 'Meal Tips' are frequently criticized for being generic, unhelpful, or even promoting unhealthy eating patterns by demonizing beneficial foods . Users also report issues with the accuracy of user-submitted product data, with no way to correct errors .
Ease of Use and User Experience edge: YukaR4R6R12R14
Yuka Yuka is generally considered easy to use for scanning products . However, some users find it frustrating to sign in repeatedly R4. The inability to search without a premium subscription limits its free utility R6R40R43. Adding new products is difficult and often fails R12. There are also reports of the app not loading or crashing R14.
AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio has a clean and modern interface . However, recent updates have introduced significant usability issues. The app is plagued by bugs, freezing, crashing, and failing to load R65R71R75R84. Users are annoyed by frequent, intrusive pop-ups, animations, and ads, which disrupt the tracking process and make the app slow R61R66.
Price and Value edge: YukaR5R16R25R26
Yuka Yuka offers a free version with barcode scanning, which many find useful R5. The premium version unlocks search functionality and other benefits R26R40. Some users feel the membership price is misleading, expecting to pay less than the stated minimum R25. Others are frustrated by features locked behind a paywall or referral requirements R16R40R43.
AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio has a free tier, but users complain about overwhelming ads and constant prompts to buy the subscription R61R66R100R103. The paid version is considered expensive by some, especially given the app's performance issues and removal of features . Some users were able to get lifetime discounts, which they highly recommend .
Customer Support edge: YukaR2R3R118R119
Yuka Yuka's customer service receives positive feedback for being responsive and helpful, with users reporting email responses within 24 hours R2. However, some users have reported no reply to requests for database expansion R3.
AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio's customer support is generally viewed negatively, with one user calling it 'horrible' R118. One user reported a positive experience after a developer addressed a bug and contacted them R119.
Pick Yuka if

you want to quickly scan products to check ingredients and find healthier alternatives for food and cosmetics, and value responsive customer support R2.

Pick AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio if

you are primarily focused on detailed calorie and macro tracking, and are willing to tolerate recent bugs and intrusive ads, especially if you can get a lifetime premium deal .

Evidence note: Reviews for Yuka are more diverse in their feedback, covering both positive and negative aspects of its core functionality and scoring system. Reviews for AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio are heavily skewed towards recent negative experiences related to bugs, performance, and intrusive ads, making it difficult to assess its core tracking features without these issues.

Frequently asked

Is Yuka's scoring system reliable?
Yuka's scoring system is frequently criticized by users for inconsistencies, outdated nutritional advice, and a perceived lack of context, with some reports of the same product receiving different scores or questionable recommendations R1R7R10R18.
Does AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio have a free version?
Yes, AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio has a free version, but users report it is heavily interrupted by frequent and intrusive ads and constant prompts to upgrade to the premium subscription R61R66R100R103.
Are there many bugs in AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio?
Recent updates to AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio have introduced numerous bugs, causing the app to freeze, crash, fail to load, and exhibit issues with features like daily chests and fasting tracking R65R71R75R84.
Can I search for products in Yuka without paying?
No, the search function in Yuka is only available for paid premium members; the free version only allows scanning physical barcodes R6R40R43.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R5] Yuka 5/5 · US First time knowing this app: I never knew something like this and it’s so good that is not and add app like a lot much others, it gives you a range of options and prices, I love it!!
  2. [R6] Yuka 3/5 · US It’s okay: Only can scan with qr code and 80 percent of the items You want to see are healthy or not aren’t registered in the app you can’t search anything up unless you have premium which you need to pay for and all ingredients with high protein that you want to see if healthy or no are not scanned unless they’re 19 grams of protein or less
  3. [R9] Yuka 3/5 · US Amazing! But some things to know…: Yuka is great! I love how you can scan an item to see the good or the bad about it, I like how you can see the better option for foodsor beauty products, but it could be better with a meal planner, or a tracker on what you have been eating and what you should eat off a menu or what’s the best option is. Overall, I give this app a 6.5/10!
  4. [R11] Yuka 5/5 · US I love Yuka: Mi hija me paso ésta aplicación y ha sido lo mejor que me puede haber pasado, puedes chequear tus productos y saber que realmente estás pagando por lo que contiene el producto y no por una marca, se los recomiendo a todos Uds . I love YUKA
  5. [R1] Yuka 2/5 · US Buyer beware. I don’t trust it.: I loved it at first. Especially since it gave “good” alternatives. However. I noticed something. The same exact product would be listed more than once. One would say ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ and the next would like say ‘bad’ or ‘poor’. The same exact product. No I don’t trust anything the app says. And I paid for the year last month so I could search. Didn’t notice th
  6. [R7] Yuka 1/5 · US Bad advice: Literally gave a food a 0 when the serving size literally had much lower than daily required values of fats, minerals, and sodium. Yet it gives mainstream chips 50+ for many variants when those are the worst of the worst. This app has no context for anything else you’re eating. Most things it says are bad are actually needed in moderation. Update: they responded with “we measure every
  7. [R10] Yuka 2/5 · US Alright: Some of this is incorrect. It put ghee in 40s and beef hotdogs in 0. I’m no simpleton. That don’t match up
  8. [R18] Yuka 3/5 · US Inconsistency: Santa Cruz dark roasted … 94/100. Santa Cruz creamy … 72/100? Exact same ingredient profile. Exact same nutrition. lol. Like this app makes no sense whatsoever the scoring system is so fundamentally flawed it hilarious
  9. [R4] Yuka 1/5 · US Frustrating App: This app makes you sign in every time you open it. Half the time after you sign it makes you sign in again. Too frustrating.
  10. [R12] Yuka 3/5 · US Helpful but hard to contribute: It’s easy to find items and see the score. Good for seeing if a product has any issues. I get a lot of products with simple ingredients that are not registered. I was trying to add vanman’s beef tallow soap that has only four ingredients. I had to take a picture of the ingredients and the app could not validate. Very frustrating since there wasn’t another way to a
  11. [R14] Yuka 4/5 · US Amazing app but…: The app is amazing. I use it all the time except for when It won’t work. I mean like the app won’t load. Can’t be downloaded or used on WiFi or cell. So Yuka. You need to fix something. This has gone on since I started using it over a year ago. Would be a 5 star review if it worked more often
  12. [R16] Yuka 1/5 · US Mandatory refer to unlock the app: Why do I need to refer the app to a friend in order to unlock 99% of the app. Waste of time.
  13. [R25] Yuka 1/5 · US Member price misleading: I really enjoy using Yuka and appreciate the work that goes into the app. One small suggestion: the membership page says “Pay what you want,” but the slider appears to have a minimum payment of $10/year and only allows higher amounts. The wording made me think I could choose any amount, including less than $10. Consider changing it to something like “Choose your membership
  14. [R26] Yuka 5/5 · US What a great TOOL: The YUKA App … I started with the free version but after using it so much I went for the paid subscription. It has changed how I shop for my food and later…cosmetic type items like sunscreens! The big reason for me to do a paid subscription is that I can manually search for the ratings of a particular product by hand vs needing to scan a bar code. I find if an item I am trying
  15. [R2] Yuka 5/5 · US Got a Question?: I got an email response to my question within 24hrs!!! It was super helpful and friendly so don’t hesitate to ask a question about any product you want more information about. Love this app and their customer service!
  16. [R3] Yuka 3/5 · US Colombia!!: I sent a request to the developer to help with the colombian database but no reply back yet :(
  17. [R118] AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio 1/5 · US Suck: Customer support is horrible
  18. [R119] AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio 5/5 · US Was great but now it won’t open: I like the AI camera tracking but as of this morning, it hangs at the opening screen forever and never opens. Not happy that I paid for this. ******UPDATE****** The developer not only addressed the issue but also contacted me to let me know. I am very happy with the app support and love the app again 😎
  19. [R61] AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio 1/5 · US Garbage: Your app is so annoying. Buy a subscription, BUY, look at tips, constant pop-ups! I will never download this crap again. · translated
  20. [R66] AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio 3/5 · US Ads: Everything would be great if it weren't for the annoying ads shoved in your face every second. At this rate, I'll go back to FatSecret. With so many ads, I have no desire to buy the pro version. · translated
  21. [R100] AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio 2/5 · US YAZIO: Ads after every meal entry, it's annoying, I'm going back to my familiar FatSecret. · translated
  22. [R103] AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio 1/5 · US All ad: So much ad
  23. [R65] AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio 4/5 · US Bugs: So idk if any one else is having issues but I am having bugs in the app my evening chests are not opening like it’ll say I can get it but won’t highlight to let me tap it and get the chest and the new feature text type food allows me to type in the food but once I submit it it goes to a white screen and won’t go any further making me exit the app and reopen just to get back to the main menu
  24. [R71] AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio 4/5 · US Terribly slow after the update: I've been with YAZIO for almost a year and had no complaints. Of course, I bought the paid version. After the update, the app is incredibly slow, even reinstalling it didn't help. When will this be fixed? · translated
  25. [R75] AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio 3/5 · US Very unreliable: The app is okay overall, but it's very unreliable, sometimes it complains about missing Internet connection, sometimes its AI "takes a break", and once in a while it would not start at all. It might be acceptable for a social media app, but a tracker that you're supposed to use at every meal loses its purpose if you can't actually use it.
  26. [R84] AI Calorie Tracker by Yazio 3/5 · US Not Working: App has been working great for the last 100+ days but over the last 2-3 days it has not been working. I have rebooted phone, updated app to latest version and now deleted the app to reinstall and issue persists. Update: had to delete and reinstall app to get it to work.
  27. [R40] Yuka 2/5 · US Have to pay to search products: Looks like a slick app, but the search option is only available for paid members. With as much online buying as we do, there’s often not a physical barcode to scan - that’s the only free part. You have to pay to look up information about any product that’s not in your hands.
  28. [R43] Yuka 1/5 · US Not so awesome: It wasn’t quite what i was hoping for like cause what if I wanted to see if a product i did not have to see if it was good you can’t with out paying a yearly fee. I wanted a trial before I agreed to it.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store