Comparison · Nutrition & calories
KBZU AI vs FoodScan
KBZU AI is ahead: 67 against 64 out of 100 for FoodScan. KBZU AI wins on functionality. Both are free to use.
KBZU AI is not listed in this language edition of the catalog; the comparison is shown for reference.
FoodScan is not listed in this language edition of the catalog; the comparison is shown for reference.
@kbzu_robot
Free
67/ 100
Send a photo of your meal — or just describe it in plain words like "half a plate of borscht with sour cream" — and this bot reads the components and calculates KBZU in seconds, no forced surveys or paywalls.
@calc_calory_bot
Free
64/ 100
Send weight plus a photo and FoodScan reads the plate and returns calories and macros — optimized for packaged foods and labels, with barcode recognition for the fastest possible log entry.
At a glance
| KBZU AI | FoodScan | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing and limits | Free | Free |
| Languages | RU | RU |
| Inline mode | no | no |
| Mini App | no | no |
| Works in groups | no | no |
| Works in channels | no | no |
| Accepts voice | no | no |
| Accepts files | yes | yes |
| Requires phone number | no | no |
| Requires registration | no | no |
| Shows ads | no | no |
| Official | no | no |
| Developer | evgeniy_konkin | — |
| Last check | October 22, 2026 | October 22, 2026 |
Score by criterion
| Criterion | Weight | KBZU AI | FoodScan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functionality | 25 | 8 | 7 |
| Reliability & speed | 15 | 6 | 6 |
| Popularity & trust | 15 | 4 | 4 |
| Price & free tier | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Usability | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Safety & privacy | 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Freshness | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Localization | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| No intrusive ads | 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Total | 100 | 67 | 64 |
Pros and cons
KBZU AI
- No forced survey or paywall before basic use
- Works from both photos and plain-text descriptions
- Near-instant results
- Accuracy depends on photo quality and lighting
- AI photo-calorie estimates carry roughly 10-15% margin of error industry-wide
- No visible monthly-user count
FoodScan
- Barcode/label recognition is a genuine edge for packaged food
- Very fast, single-button workflow
- Free to use
- Less accurate with homemade or mixed dishes without a label
- No visible monthly-user count
- Narrow feature set beyond photo-to-KBZU
Frequently asked questions
KBZU AI or FoodScan: which is better?
KBZU AI is ahead: 67 against 64 out of 100 for FoodScan. KBZU AI wins on functionality. Both are free to use.
Are KBZU AI and FoodScan free?
KBZU AI: Free. FoodScan: Free.
Do KBZU AI and FoodScan work in groups?
KBZU AI: no. FoodScan: no.