Sonar//Google Play//United States

calorie counter Google Play Keyword Difficulty

"calorie counter" has a difficulty score of 74/100 (Hard). The top results include established apps like Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter, Calorie Counter by Lose It! with an average of 523 790 reviews. Breaking into the top 10 will require a highly optimized listing and strong initial traction.

Data measured Mar 11, 2026 from the top 10 ranking apps on the United States Google Play.

0/ 100
Hard
Avg. reviews523,790
Avg. rating4.5
Title match8/10
CategoryHealth & Fitness
StoreGoogle Play
CountryUnited States
MeasuredMar 11, 2026

Top 10 Ranking Apps

Keyword in title
1Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary
4.7★
105,154 reviews
2MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter
4.4★
2,884,781 reviews
3Calorie Counter by Lose It!
4.6★
174,779 reviews
4Cronometer: Calorie Counter
Cronometer Software Inc.
4.6★
51,975 reviews
5Calorie Counter by fatsecret
4.5★
535,200 reviews
6Yazio: AI Calorie Tracker
4.5★
783,968 reviews
7Track - Calorie Counter
4.3★
20,221 reviews
8Lifesum: AI Calorie Counter
4.4★
372,490 reviews
9Cal AI - Food Calorie Tracker
Improvement Tech LLC
4.7★
252,131 reviews
10Calorie Counter +
4.4★
57,201 reviews

How is this difficulty score calculated?

Sonar's difficulty score (0–100) analyzes the top 10 apps ranking for “calorie counter” on the United States Google Play as of Mar 11, 2026. It weighs title match quality (how many of the top apps use the keyword in their title), the install and review volumes of those apps, their average rating, and whether the keyword is dominated by established brands. A score of 0–30 means low competition, 30–60 moderate, and 60–100 highly competitive. Read the full methodology.

How to Rank for “calorie counter

Include "calorie counter" in your app title

The Google Play algorithm heavily weights title matches. Place "calorie counter" or a close variant in your app title for the strongest ranking signal.

Optimize your short description

Google Play's short description (80 chars) appears in search results and influences ranking. Include "calorie counter" naturally.

Consider long-tail variations

"calorie counter" is competitive (74/100). Target longer variations like "calorie counter for beginners" or "calorie counter free" to rank faster, then build authority for the head term.

Focus on ratings and reviews

High-difficulty keywords require social proof. Aim for 4.5+ stars and implement smart review prompts to build review volume faster than competitors.

Localize for more markets

Every country storefront is a separate ranking opportunity. Translate your metadata for the top 5-10 markets to multiply your organic traffic.

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