Keto Calculator is a macronutrient planning tool for ketogenic and low-carb dieters on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the friction of manual macro calculation for beginners, serving as a gateway to the developer's paid diet ecosystem.
For Individuals following ketogenic or low-carb diets who require precise macronutrient targets for weight loss or health management.
What does it look like?
Key features
Calculates daily fat, protein, and carbohydrate intake based on user goals and body metrics.
Adjusts protein targets by 15% to support muscle preservation during weight loss.
How much does it cost?
The app functions as a zero-cost acquisition funnel for the developer's paid KetoDiet App and diet book business.
Velocity
Dormant developmentplatform expansionShow more...
Keto Calculator - Keto Buddy has seen no development activity for over eight months. With only one release recorded in the analyzed window, the app has effectively entered a zombie state. The latest release provided only minor technical support for newer devices, and there have been no subsequent updates to indicate ongoing maintenance or feature development.
Who built it?
Compumaster
3 apps tracked · Health & Fitness
KetoDiet: Fasting & Meal Plans
Keto Diet Tracker & FastingUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads frustrated. Users appreciate the keto calculator provides clear and informative guidance for beginners starting their nutritional journey and minimalist design and lack of intrusive data permissions make the app feel trustworthy to users.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The keto calculator provides clear and informative guidance for beginners starting their nutritional journey
- Minimalist design and lack of intrusive data permissions make the app feel trustworthy to users
- Aggressive review prompts during the initial setup phase frustrate users before they can evaluate functionality
41 of 41 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Frustrated overall
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Competitive landscape for Keto Calculator - Keto Buddy
How's the Health & Fitness market?
Keto Calculator maintains a 4.6-star rating across 8375 total ratings, though the 265-day update gap signals a lack of active feature investment.
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Key takeaways for Keto Calculator - Keto Buddy
Where is it heading?
The market for keto-tracking tools is shifting toward integrated, all-in-one solutions that combine macro planning with food logging. Keto Calculator's current static approach leaves it exposed to competitors that offer a complete tracking experience, which will likely accelerate user churn into the next quarter.
- The 265-day update gap suggests the app is in maintenance mode, which prevents it from addressing critical user-reported crashes.
- User frustration regarding the lack of food tracking indicates the app is failing to meet the primary need of its target audience.
The SWOT
- Minimalist design and lack of intrusive data permissions build user trust
- Adding food tracking would address the primary user request and increase session frequency
Next best moves
Fix input field crashes because they are the top technical complaint → reduce churn
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of updates is not a…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app's development status remains stagnant at 265 days since the last update, but the analytical focus has shifted toward the necessity of adding food-tracking features to mitigate churn.
Bottom line
Keto Calculator functions as a marketing vehicle for paid services, but the lack of core food-tracking features and persistent technical defects limit its utility as a standalone tool.
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- [1] App Store, source
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