Cookrange vs. FatSecret

FatSecret is an established calorie-tracking app with a large, largely user-submitted food database and a genuine Turkish-market presence via fatsecret.com.tr. Cookrange focuses on a different approach: five distinct ways to log a meal, an AI-generated weekly plan, and a gym/squad social layer built directly into the app.

FatSecret is an established calorie-tracking app founded in Australia in 2006, with a large, largely user-submitted food database and a self-reported user base it now describes as more than 50 million (public figures have varied over the years). It also has a genuine Turkish-market presence — a dedicated fatsecret.com.tr site, a Turkish-language app rated 4.7 out of 5 on the Turkish App Store (10,000+ ratings, as of 2026-08-05), and years of discussion on Turkish forums like Ekşi Sözlük, where some users rate it as more consistent than rival apps. Cookrange focuses on a different problem: five distinct ways to log a meal (barcode, photo analysis, quick add, recipe generation, today’s plan), an AI-generated weekly plan, and a gym/squad experience built directly into the app.

Comparison table

Area	FatSecret	Cookrange
Food logging	Barcode and photo recognition; a large, largely user-submitted food database	Barcode (Open Food Facts), photo, quick add, recipe generation — one of five ways
Daily target	Typically fixed or manually adjusted	Calories burned show up on top of today’s target through the day via Cookrange AI; the target itself only changes when you regenerate your plan
Gym integration	No documented gym check-in feature found as of 2026-08-05 — sources change	QR check-in, a weekly leaderboard by check-in count, and a 60-day peak-hour pattern
Social/community	A general in-app community/forum feature exists	Squads — each member keeps their own streak, shown side by side
Pricing	Free + Premium subscription (publicly reported at a range of regional price points)	Core features always free; premium only buys more AI generations

Which one fits

FatSecret’s broad, long-running food database and community features make it a strong option, especially for people who rely on manual food logging and aren’t looking to change that habit. For people who want to scan a grocery product by barcode, log a meal by photo, see an AI-generated weekly plan, and stay motivated alongside gym friends, Cookrange takes a different approach.

For a broader list of evaluation criteria, see what to look for in a nutrition tracking app.