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Free vs Premium calorie trackers

Free should mean usable. Premium should mean deeper — not hostage. Here is a clean way to evaluate paywalls before you commit.

Updated 2026-07-01By Chris RichardsAll posts

The Corvex daily summary card: a progress ring reading 667 kcal remaining, 1,530 eaten of a 2,197 target, with protein at 98 of 165 g, carbs 136 of 220 g and fat 67 of 73 g alongside it.
The daily view in Corvex — calories remaining and macros in one glance.

Non-negotiables in free

Log today. See today. Track weight. Basic macros. No ads. If those are missing, it is not a free tier — it is a demo.

Fair Premium unlocks

Longer history, richer charts, fuller sticker libraries, advanced themes. Pay for craft and depth after the habit proves itself.

How Corvex draws the line

Core logging stays free. Premium expands history, charts, and stickers. No ads on either side — by design.

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Track calories, weight, and macros in a daily log you will actually keep — then share progress stickers in one tap.