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Calorie Tracker Guide

Lifesum: AI Calorie Counter

Food Tracker, Nutrition Coach

Visual TrackersStructured DietersData Integrators
4.6· 148,532 App Store ratings

Goal fit

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

  • Weight loss10.0/10
  • Body recomposition9.0/10
  • Calorie awareness9.0/10
  • Consistency9.0/10
  • Fat loss9.0/10
  • General health9.0/10
  • Habit building9.0/10
  • Macro tracking9.0/10
  • Meal planning9.0/10
  • Nutrition education9.0/10
  • Weight maintenance9.0/10
  • Muscle gain8.0/10

Who is it for?

Notes from our editorial team.

Best for

  • •Visual Trackers — Users who prefer snapping photos over manual entry.
  • •Structured Dieters — Those following specific plans like Keto or Paleo.
  • •Data Integrators — Users who want to sync nutrition with Apple Health/Fitbit.

Less ideal for

  • •Manual Data Purists — Users who want full control over manual food entry without AI interference.
  • •Budget-Conscious Users — Those looking for a fully featured free experience.

Review themes

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

Long-term users appreciate the comprehensive meal planning, barcode scanner, and integration with health devices that have historically made the app a reliable tool for weight management. Recent updates have introduced significant friction, with users reporting bugs in manual logging, a disorganized interface, and frustration over the forced integration of AI features that complicate simple tracking tasks.

Liked themes

  • Barcode scanner

    Users value the speed and convenience of the barcode scanner for logging packaged foods.

    ~4500 mentions

  • Meal planning

    The structured meal plans and recipe library are highly regarded for supporting dietary goals.

    ~3200 mentions

Disliked themes

  • AI update friction

    Users report that the new AI-focused interface is less intuitive and prone to bugs compared to previous versions.

    ~8900 mentions

  • Manual logging bugs

    Significant complaints regarding the inability to save manual entries or accurately track specific ingredients.

    ~5600 mentions

Editorial guide score

Our independent score for Lifesum: AI Calorie Counter—based on features, pricing, and feedback themes.

Score breakdown

  • User feedback7.0/10
  • Pricing value6.2/10
  • Accuracy7.0/10
  • Feature depth7.5/10
  • Ease of use7.1/10
  • Beginner friendliness6.9/10
  • Coachability5.9/10

Pricing & trials

Store listing

Free · 8 in-app purchase option(s)

Trial

Standard App Store trial offer typically available for new subscribers.

Pricing tiers

Monthly
$21.99–$44.99
Yearly
$99.99–$119.99

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