Verdict

Calorie Counter by Numify scores 6.8 out of 10 in this guide. Method healthier-v1: weighted blend of 9 data-derived sub-scores; see scoring.md. The record files it for Calorie & Macro Tracking — Users focused on precise calorie and macronutrient tracking for weight management goals.. It is a weak fit for Apple Health Users — Individuals who rely on Apple Health for integrated data and prefer apps that sync seamlessly with it..

Who it is for

Calorie & Macro Tracking — Users focused on precise calorie and macronutrient tracking for weight management goals. AI-Assisted Logging — Individuals who prefer using AI for food recognition via photos, text, or voice, or barcode scanning for convenience. Personalized Meal Planning — Those seeking AI-generated meal plans tailored to their body metrics and specific weight goals. Progress Visualization — Users who benefit from widgets and dashboards to monitor daily and weekly progress in weight, water, and activity.

Price

Monthly: $5.99.

Yearly: $59.99.

Trial: No free trial for subscriptions was identified..

What the feature record says

Photo logging is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: strong. Usefulness: high. The AI Food Scanner allows users to snap photos of meals for nutritional information. Users report mixed accuracy, with some finding it helpful and others noting inconsistencies. Evidence noted: description screenshots

Audio logging is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: moderate. Usefulness: medium. The app description states logging is effortless whether 'spoken, typed, or photographed'. Evidence noted: description

Text logging is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: strong. Usefulness: high. Users can type descriptions of meals for AI to interpret and log. This feature is praised by some for its convenience. Evidence noted: description reviews

Macro tracking is marked available. Quality: excellent. Coverage: strong. Usefulness: high. Provides a personalized macro plan, including protein recommendations and customizable carb/fat intake based on diet preferences. Evidence noted: description screenshots

Water tracking is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: strong. Usefulness: high. A Water Tracker helps monitor daily water intake. A user requested additional unit options like 'cups'. Evidence noted: description screenshots

Workout tracking is marked available. Quality: mixed. Coverage: moderate. Usefulness: medium. An 'Activity' widget is present, but a reviewer reported workout logging became complicated, arduous, and inaccurate after an update. The app does not track calories burned from physical activity. Evidence noted: screenshots reviews

Review themes

Users appreciate the app's versatile logging methods, including AI-assisted text and photo recognition, and the ability to add custom foods and log for past days. The personalized meal plans generated by AI are also a highlight, and some users find the pricing competitive compared to other trackers. Significant complaints include the lack of Apple Health integration and the inability to track calories burned from physical activity. Users also report inconsistencies and inaccuracies with the AI food recognition, barcode scanner reliability issues after updates, and complicated/inaccurate workout logging. Limitations in 'quick add' functionality and unit customization for water tracking are also noted.

Liked: AI description logging (2 mentions). The AI's ability to interpret meal descriptions and save time is valued by users.

Liked: Flexible logging methods (2 mentions). Users appreciate the versatility of entering data via typing, photos, or barcodes.

Liked: Custom food creation (1 mentions). The option to add homemade foods and ingredients is a useful feature.

Disliked: Missing Apple Health integration (2 mentions). Users are frustrated by the lack of connectivity with Apple Health for data synchronization.

Disliked: Missing activity calorie tracking (2 mentions). The app's inability to track calories burned from physical activity is a significant drawback for active users.

Disliked: AI accuracy inconsistencies (2 mentions). The AI misinterprets known food values, and photo scanning is reported as inaccurate by some users.

Scores

Overall 6.8/10. Confidence on the record is 1.

Accuracy: 4.5/10. Quality rating of the accuracy feature (5 if unknown).

Pricing value: 6/10. 10 - annualised price $59.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial).

Ease of use: 9/10. 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode).

Feature depth: 7.2/10. Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.

Beginner friendliness: 9.4/10. 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit.

User feedback: 8.5/10. Bayesian rating 4.71 (iOS 4.72x43327 + Play 4.53x1341, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment -0.35 over 20 reviews.

Maintenance: 9.2/10. Last release 5 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 7 days between releases (30%).

Traction: 7.8/10. log10 of 44668 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.

Coachability: 0/10. Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features.

Who should skip it

Skip Calorie Counter by Numify if you need Apple Health Users — Individuals who rely on Apple Health for integrated data and prefer apps that sync seamlessly with it.; Active Individuals — Users who need accurate tracking of calories burned from physical activity or detailed, reliable workout logging.; Micronutrient Focus — Those requiring detailed tracking of vitamins and minerals beyond basic macronutrients..