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Journable — AI Calorie Counter

Diet, Exercise & Macro Tracker

Intuitive TrackingDetailed Nutrition AnalysisAccountability & Progress SharingGlobal Food Support
4.8· 377 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
  • Body recomposition8.5/10
  • Calorie awareness8.5/10
  • Consistency8.5/10
  • Fat loss8.5/10
  • General health8.5/10
  • Habit building8.5/10
  • Macro tracking8.5/10
  • Meal planning8.5/10
  • Nutrition education8.5/10
  • Weight maintenance8.5/10
  • Muscle gain8.0/10

Who is it for?

Notes from our editorial team.

Best for

  • Intuitive Tracking — Individuals seeking an easy-to-use, AI-driven method for logging meals and exercise via chat or photos, avoiding traditional database searches.
  • Detailed Nutrition Analysis — Users who require comprehensive tracking of macronutrients and micronutrients, along with AI-powered nutritional insights.
  • Accountability & Progress Sharing — People who benefit from tracking their progress with weekly reports and sharing them with external health professionals.
  • Global Food Support — Anyone needing support for a wide range of local and international foods, including complex dishes, recognized by AI.

Less ideal for

  • Apple Health Integration Seekers — Users who rely on seamless data synchronization with Apple Health for a holistic view of their health data.
  • Dedicated AI Coaching — Individuals looking for a conversational, dedicated in-app AI coach rather than just AI-powered logging and insights.
  • Advanced Customization — Those who need features like saving custom meal recipes or home screen widgets for quick access and advanced tracking.

Review themes

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

Users highly praise Journable for its efficient and accurate AI-powered calorie and macro tracking, especially through its intuitive chat and photo logging features. The app's ability to provide visual macros and promote accountability is also well-received. The primary complaints revolve around the lack of integration with Apple Health and the inability to save custom meal recipes for quick re-logging, which users feel would significantly enhance the app's utility.

Liked themes

  • Efficiency

    Users appreciate the app's speed and straightforward design for logging meals and exercise.

    ~3 mentions

  • Calorie tracking

    The core calorie tracking functionality is highly effective and praised for its ease of use and accuracy.

    ~3 mentions

  • Macro tracking

    Users find the visual macro tracking clear and useful for monitoring their intake of carbs, protein, and fat.

    ~2 mentions

  • Accountability

    The app helps users stay accountable for their food intake and calorie awareness.

    ~1 mentions

Disliked themes

  • Recipe saving

    Users desire a feature to save custom meal recipes or frequently eaten items for quicker re-logging without re-entering ingredients.

    ~1 mentions

  • Apple Health integration

    The absence of synchronization with Apple Health is a notable point of dissatisfaction for users.

    ~1 mentions

Editorial guide score

Our independent score for Journable — AI Calorie Counter—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 · 2 in-app purchase option(s)

Trial

A free trial is included, allowing for approximately 20 free entries before a subscription is required for unlimited logging and full features.

Pricing tiers

Monthly
$9.99
Yearly
$39.99

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