Best calorie counting apps in Australia (2026)
For Australians, the practical shortlist is OzCal (kilojoule-first, Australian foods, free barcode scanning), MyFitnessPal (biggest database, paywalled scanner), Easy Diet Diary (free, Australian, no AI), Cronometer (micronutrients) and MacroFactor (adaptive macros). Yes, we make one of them; the table below is what each app actually does.
The comparison
| App | AU price (checked 15 September 2026) | Energy unit | Barcode scan | AI photo log | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OzCal | Free plan; paid plan in-app | Kilojoules first | Free, unlimited | Yes | Australians who want kJ and local foods |
| MyFitnessPal | A$14.99/mo or A$79.99/yr | Calories first | Premium only | Premium | The biggest global database |
| Cal AI | In-app purchases A$4.99 to A$49.99 | Calories first | Yes | Yes, subscription required | Fast photo logging, US-centric data |
| Easy Diet Diary | Free | Kilojoules or calories | Yes | No | Australian packaged products, dietitian workflow |
| Cronometer | A$18.99/mo or A$79.99/yr | Calories first | Yes | Limited | Micronutrient detail |
| MacroFactor | A$17.49/mo or A$103.99/yr | Calories first | Yes | Limited | Adaptive macro coaching |
| Lifesum | A$14.99/mo or A$69.99-99.99/yr | Calories first | Yes | Yes | Recipes and meal plans |
How to choose in sixty seconds
- You keep quitting because logging is slow. Pick an app with photo, voice and barcode entry.
- You shop at Woolies or Coles. Pick one whose database has those products by barcode, in kilojoules.
- You eat out constantly. Chain menu data matters more than database size.
- You are chasing micronutrients. Cronometer, and it is not close.
- You want a coach, not a diary. MacroFactor.
What we would not choose an app for
Streak pressure, weight-loss promises and paid "streak repair" are not features. Neither is a paywall that hides the scanner. Track the food, not the guilt.
Stop guessing the number
OzCal logs this in about five seconds: snap it, scan the barcode or say it. Kilojoules the way the label shows them, on 26,600 verified Australian foods.
Common questions
What is the best calorie counting app in Australia?
It depends on what breaks your tracking. For Australian food data and kilojoules, OzCal. For the largest global database, MyFitnessPal. For micronutrients, Cronometer. For adaptive coaching, MacroFactor. For a free Australian option with no AI, Easy Diet Diary.
Which calorie app is free in Australia?
Easy Diet Diary is fully free. OzCal has a free plan that keeps barcode scanning unlimited. MyFitnessPal has a free tier, but its scanner is Premium.
Which app shows kilojoules?
OzCal leads with kilojoules. Easy Diet Diary lets you choose. Most global apps default to calories with kilojoules available in settings.
Are AI photo calorie apps accurate?
They are estimates. Accuracy depends on the database behind the photo match and on you correcting the serve. Any app that never lets you adjust the portion is guessing twice.
Is Cal AI Australian?
No. Cal AI is US-built and was acquired by MyFitnessPal, with the deal reported in March 2026.
Keep reading
Citing this page. OzCal (2026). "Best Calorie Counting Apps in Australia (2026) | OzCal". Retrieved from https://ozcal.com.au/best-calorie-counting-apps-australia. Last updated 2026-09-15. Figures are per the serve stated in each row, converted at 1 Cal = 4.184 kJ. A plain-text version of this page is available at https://ozcal.com.au/best-calorie-counting-apps-australia.md.