Sonar//Google Play//United States

“calorie counter” Google Play Keyword Difficulty

"calorie counter" has a difficulty score of 71/100 (Hard). The top results include established apps like Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter, Cronometer: Calorie Counter with an average of 453,177 reviews. Breaking into the top 10 will require a highly optimized listing and strong initial traction.

Data measured Sep 28, 2026 from the top 10 ranking apps on the United States Google Play.

71/ 100
Hard
Avg. reviews453,177
Avg. rating4.5★
Title match10/10
CategoryHealth & Fitness
StoreGoogle Play
CountryUnited States
MeasuredSep 28, 2026

Top 10 Ranking Apps

Keyword in title
1Calorie Counter - MyNetDiary
4.7★
117,071 reviews
2MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter
4.4★
2,916,385 reviews
3Cronometer: Calorie Counter
Cronometer Software Inc.
4.5★
58,653 reviews
4Calorie Counter by Lose It!
4.6★
183,572 reviews
5Calorie Counter by fatsecret
4.5★
547,025 reviews
6Track - Calorie Counter
4.2★
20,723 reviews
7Foodvisor - AI Calorie Counter
4.7★
203,958 reviews
8BitePal: AI Calorie Counter
4.5★
422,848 reviews
9Calorie Counter +
4.3★
60,772 reviews
10BiteCal: AI Calorie Counter
4.6★
765 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 Sep 28, 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 (71/100). 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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