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Sano: Photo Calorie Tracking

Log calories with pics or text

AI-powered meal loggingMacro & calorie trackingWeight management
4.8· 346 App Store ratings

Goal fit

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

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

Who is it for?

Notes from our editorial team.

Best for

  • AI-powered meal logging — Users who prioritize quick and effortless meal tracking using photo or text recognition.
  • Macro & calorie tracking — Individuals focused on precise monitoring of their caloric and macronutrient intake.
  • Weight management — Those aiming to lose or maintain weight, with visual progress tracking for accountability.

Less ideal for

  • Micronutrient tracking — Users requiring detailed analysis of vitamins and minerals will find this app insufficient.
  • Workout integration — Individuals seeking a comprehensive platform that combines both nutrition and exercise tracking.
  • Advanced coaching — Those expecting personalized guidance or a dedicated in-app coaching service beyond basic tracking.

Review themes

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

Users appreciate the app's core functionality for calorie tracking and its effectiveness in supporting weight loss goals. The AI-powered meal logging, especially with photo recognition, is seen as a significant time-saver. Significant complaints revolve around the inaccuracy of nutritional calculations, frequent bugs, and data inconsistencies. Some users also express dissatisfaction with the value for money and limited goal-setting options.

Liked themes

  • Effective weight management

    Users report success in losing and maintaining weight with the app.

    ~1 mentions

  • Easy calorie tracking

    The app simplifies calorie tracking, making it quick and effortless.

    ~1 mentions

  • AI meal logging

    The AI photo and text recognition for meals is a highly valued feature for its convenience.

    ~1 mentions

Disliked themes

  • Inaccurate calculations

    Users report that the app's nutritional calculations are often incorrect, requiring manual adjustments.

    ~1 mentions

  • Bugs/Glitches

    The app is frequently described as glitchy, with delays and functional issues.

    ~2 mentions

  • Data inconsistency

    Quantities of logged food items are reported to change without user input.

    ~1 mentions

  • Login issues

    Some users experience being logged out unexpectedly and unable to regain access.

    ~1 mentions

  • Limited goal options

    The app lacks specific goal options, such as tracking fat loss instead of just weight loss.

    ~1 mentions

  • Value for money

    A user felt the premium subscription was not worth the cost due to app performance issues.

    ~1 mentions

Editorial guide score

Our independent score for Sano: Photo Calorie Tracking—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 · 3 in-app purchase option(s)

Trial

A 7-day free trial is offered for Sano Premium.

Pricing tiers

Monthly
$9.99
Yearly
$49.99

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