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Calorie Pal - Macro Tracker

meal & fitness to lose weight

Weight Loss SeekersData-Driven TrackersDietary Flexibility
4.9· 382 App Store ratings

Goal fit

How well this app matches common goals (0–10 from our enrichment). Higher means a stronger match.

  • Weight loss9.0/10
  • Calorie awareness8.0/10
  • Fat loss8.0/10
  • Macro tracking8.0/10
  • Body recomposition7.5/10
  • Consistency7.5/10
  • General health7.5/10
  • Habit building7.5/10
  • Meal planning7.5/10
  • Muscle gain7.5/10
  • Nutrition education7.5/10
  • Weight maintenance7.5/10

Who is it for?

Notes from our editorial team.

Best for

  • Weight Loss Seekers — Individuals focused on losing weight through precise calorie and macro tracking, complemented by intermittent fasting.
  • Data-Driven Trackers — Users who appreciate detailed logging, analytics, and integration with fitness devices to monitor their progress comprehensively.
  • Dietary Flexibility — Those who need personalized nutrition plans that adapt to various dietary preferences, including keto and vegan.

Less ideal for

  • Micronutrient Focus — Users requiring detailed tracking or guidance on specific vitamins and minerals beyond basic macronutrients.
  • Personal Coaching Demand — Individuals seeking direct human interaction or advanced AI conversational coaching for motivation or complex dietary advice.
  • Advanced Athletes — Athletes needing highly specialized performance tracking, recovery metrics, or sport-specific nutrition plans.

Review themes

Recurring topics in App Store reviews—what people praise vs. what frustrates them.

Users consistently praise Calorie Pal for its accurate and user-friendly calorie and macro tracking, highlighting the convenience of the barcode scanner and the effectiveness of its weight loss features. The intuitive interface, meal suggestions, and exercise tracking are frequently cited as key strengths, along with the integrated fasting tracker. A recurring concern among users is the potential for core features to become premium-only, with some expressing worry that increased paywall restrictions could diminish motivation and the overall user experience.

Liked themes

  • Calorie & Macro Tracking

    Users find the calorie and macro tracking features to be accurate, spot-on, and easy to use, contributing significantly to their weight loss efforts.

    ~3 mentions

  • User Interface

    The app's interface is described as a 'breeze to navigate,' indicating a positive user experience.

    ~1 mentions

  • Weight Loss Effectiveness

    Many users report 'amazing results' and success in reaching their weight loss goals with the app.

    ~1 mentions

  • Barcode Scanner

    The barcode scanner is highly valued for making food logging 'super easy' and efficient.

    ~1 mentions

  • Fasting Tracking

    The app is a favorite for its fasting tracking capabilities, which users find effective.

    ~1 mentions

  • Exercise Tracking

    Users appreciate the ability to easily log burned calories and track their exercise.

    ~1 mentions

  • Motivation & Commitment

    The app helps users commit to their goals and feel capable of achieving them.

    ~1 mentions

Disliked themes

  • Premium Paywall Concerns

    Users express apprehension that the app might eventually restrict too many features behind a premium paywall, potentially leading to a loss of motivation.

    ~2 mentions

Editorial guide score

Our independent score for Calorie Pal - Macro Tracker—based on features, pricing, and feedback themes.

Score breakdown

  • User feedback8.5/10
  • Pricing value7.7/10
  • Accuracy8.3/10
  • Feature depth9.0/10
  • Ease of use8.6/10
  • Beginner friendliness8.4/10
  • Coachability7.4/10

Pricing & trials

Store listing

Free · 7 in-app purchase option(s)

Trial

A FREE 7-day trial of Calorie Pal Premium is offered.

Pricing tiers

Monthly
$12.99
Yearly
$24.99–$49.99

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