Log your way
Photo, barcode, or search — pick the fastest input. Photo analysis estimates a meal; you confirm portions before they count.
Comparison
FoodTracker vs typical trackers.
Same goals — fewer distractions. Here is how we bias the product.
| Aspect | FoodTracker | Typical calorie app |
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| Logging | Fast and editable — photo, barcode, or search; every estimate is confirmable | Slow search, or “magic” logging you cannot correct |
| Macros | Always on screen — calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber | Often paywalled, buried, or swapped for streaks |
| Distractions | None — no feed, no streak theater, no AI chat | Social, coaches, agents, and insight noise |
| Billing | Apple billing with a clear free vs Premium boundary | Opaque upsells, ads, or surprise paywalls |
I built FoodTracker after MyFitnessPal showed me three interstitial ads during a single meal log. Logging should not be interrupted or gamified.
— Kiko, solo developer, Patako Labs
Early feedback
People who track on purpose.
Short notes from coaches, lifters, and dietitians-in-training. Factual — no jokes.
Macros stay on screen. Portions are editable. Nothing interrupts the log.
I hit protein targets daily. FoodTracker gives me numbers I can correct — not motivation speeches.
Photo analysis estimates a meal. I confirm. No chatbot, no coach, no feed.
Features
What it does.
Macros always visible
Calories, protein, carbs, fat, and fiber stay on screen. Not paywalled. Not buried under a feed.
Every estimate is editable
Correct grams, swap foods, verify macros. Logging stays under your control — fast when you want speed, precise when you need it.
Weight as history
Record weight next to what you actually ate. History you can trust — not prediction theater or insight dashboards.
Fasting on the same timeline
Log fasting windows alongside meals so the day reads as one record, not scattered tabs.
Built for iPhone
Native iOS, Apple subscription billing, clear free vs Premium boundary. No ads. No coaches. No chatbots.
How it works
Four steps from capture to a clean log.
Capture. Confirm. Correct. Move on.
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Capture the meal
Photo, barcode, or search — pick the fastest input for where you are.
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Review the estimate
Calories and macros appear. Edit portions when the estimate is off.
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Correct and confirm
Verify protein, carbs, and fat before you save. Nothing chats with you about dinner.
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Keep the history
Weight and meals stay on one timeline — a record you can trust, not a dashboard show.
Audience
Who FoodTracker is for.
- People who hit protein and carb targets on purpose.
- Lifters and athletes who need numbers, not motivation.
- Anyone who already knows how to track and wants less friction.
- Not for people looking for a coach, meal plans, or an AI nutrition buddy.
Serious logging
A macro tracker for people who already decided to track.
FoodTracker is for people who track on purpose. Macros, meals, and weight — logged correctly, without ads, coaches, or chatbots. Photo, barcode, and search are input methods, not the pitch. You confirm every estimate. Serious logging. Clear numbers. Done.
App screenshots
Log your way — then see the week clearly.
Diary
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Log Meal Hub
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Charts
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Voice Log
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Weekly Report
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What you get
Built for people who track on purpose.
- Photo analysis with clear premium boundaries — you confirm every estimate
- Macros always visible: calories, protein, carbs, fat, and fiber
- Weight history tied to what you logged — not prediction theater
- Fasting windows on the same timeline as meals
What's new
Changelog
Release notes for FoodTracker on iPhone and iPad.
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- On the Lock Screen, a photo with no food is shown as empty instead of as a failure.
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- Voice Log turns what you say into ingredients and amounts, using the same model as a photo.
- Subscribing to Premium no longer gets stuck on the free AI limit.
- Photo analysis stops quickly when the AI service is unavailable, instead of spinning.
- A photo with no recognizable food says so, instead of looking like a failure.
- The morning reminder recognizes a day under budget when you're trying to lose weight.
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- Voice Log — say what you ate. On-device speech, AI portions, same review flow as a photo.
- Recents and Copy Yesterday — log a repeat meal in a couple of taps.
- Water glasses — tap to track hydration next to your calorie budget.
- Daily budget — goal plus activity calories, with a clearer Eaten, Active, and Resting breakdown.
- Pro Insights — weight forecast, ETA to target, and weekly coaching cards (Premium).
- Weekly report — a sharper Charts summary of how the week went.
- Log Meal hub — camera, voice, and recents in one place from Diary.
Pricing
Free to download. Premium when you're ready.
Free — forever
- Unlimited manual food logging
- Barcode scanner
- Weight tracking and history
- Fasting timer
- iCloud sync
Premium
$2.99/mo or $19.99/yr (opens in new tab)- Everything in Free
- Unlimited AI photo analysis
- Daily macro summary notification
- Export to CSV
- Or connect your own OpenAI key
Billed through Apple. Cancel anytime. Existing subscribers grandfathered.
FAQ
FoodTracker — common questions.
How accurate is AI meal analysis?
Estimates depend on photo clarity and dish complexity. Treat outputs as a strong starting point—edit portions anytime to match how you actually ate.
Does FoodTracker work offline?
Core logging features are built for everyday use on device; some AI and sync capabilities require network access. See in-app messaging for current behavior.
Can I track intermittent fasting?
Yes—fasting windows live alongside your food timeline so you can see the full day in one place.
Is my data sold to advertisers?
No. Read the FoodTracker privacy policy for how data is handled, including sync and subscription verification.
What does FoodTracker cost?
Core logging is free and unlimited. AI photo analysis includes 20 free AI photo analyses total (up to 3 per UTC day on the free tier). Premium subscribers get unlimited AI photo analysis while subscribed. You can also connect your own OpenAI API key for unlimited server-bypassing AI. Billing is through Apple—see the App Store listing for current pricing, trials, and regional offers.
Why iOS first?
We ship native experiences where we can guarantee quality. Additional platforms depend on demand and resources.
Download FoodTracker.
Start logging. Confirm macros. Skip the theater.
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