MacroPal: AI Calorie Tracker

Name: MacroPal: AI Calorie Tracker
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.63704 (135 reviews)

Health & Fitness

Individuals seeking AI-powered nutrition trackingUsers focused on macro and calorie goalsPeople needing structured habit building

4.6· 135 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 recomposition8.0/10
Calorie awareness8.0/10
Consistency8.0/10
Fat loss8.0/10
General health8.0/10
Habit building8.0/10
Macro tracking8.0/10
Meal planning8.0/10
Muscle gain8.0/10
Weight maintenance8.0/10
Nutrition education7.5/10

Who is it for?

Notes from our editorial team.

Best for

•Individuals seeking AI-powered nutrition tracking — Ideal for users who want to quickly log meals via photo analysis and AI assistance for calorie and macro tracking.
•Users focused on macro and calorie goals — Well-suited for those needing precise tracking of macronutrients and caloric intake to achieve specific weight management objectives.
•People needing structured habit building — Offers customizable meal reminders and progress tracking to help establish consistent healthy eating habits.

Less ideal for

•Those requiring human coaching or advanced workout plans — The app lacks direct human coaching or comprehensive features for detailed workout tracking and planning.
•Users prioritizing deep micronutrient detail or specific dietary restrictions — While it offers general health scores, it does not provide granular tracking for individual micronutrients or highly specialized dietary support.
•Individuals sensitive to subscription management issues — A user review indicates potential problems with free trial expiration reminders and app functionality post-trial, which could lead to unexpected charges.

Review themes

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

Users consistently praise MacroPal for its intuitive interface, accurate AI-powered food tracking, and effectiveness in supporting weight loss goals. The ability to easily scan barcodes for logging is also highlighted as a significant benefit. A notable complaint concerns the free trial management, specifically the lack of reminders before subscription charges. Furthermore, one user reported critical app instability and non-functional features, such as barcode scanning, immediately after the trial period ended, leading to dissatisfaction with the forced annual subscription.

Liked themes

Ease of Use
The app is described as one of the most easy-to-use AI tracking applications.
~1 mentions
AI Tracking Accuracy
Users find the AI tracking to be accurate for calorie and macro logging.
~1 mentions
Weight Loss Effectiveness
The app is credited with helping users achieve their weight loss objectives.
~2 mentions
Barcode Scanning (positive)
The barcode scanning feature is initially praised for its ease and convenience in logging food.
~1 mentions

Disliked themes

Free Trial Management
Users report not receiving reminders before their free trial ends, leading to unexpected annual charges.
~1 mentions
App Stability Post-Trial
The app reportedly becomes non-functional and freezes after the free trial period, making it unusable despite a paid subscription.
~1 mentions
Barcode Scanning (negative)
The barcode scanning feature specifically fails and causes the app to freeze for some users after the trial.
~1 mentions

Editorial guide score

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

Score breakdown

User feedback8.0/10
Pricing value7.2/10
Accuracy7.8/10
Feature depth8.5/10
Ease of use8.1/10
Beginner friendliness7.9/10
Coachability6.9/10

Pricing & trials

Store listing

Free · 8 in-app purchase option(s)

Trial

A free trial is available, but its exact duration is not specified. Users should be aware that reminders for trial expiration may not be provided.

Pricing tiers

Monthly: $9.99
Yearly: $19.99

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