Verdict

MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App scores 6 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 AI-assisted tracking — Individuals who prefer automated food logging via photo, barcode, or label scanning rather than manual entry.. It is a weak fit for Micronutrient trackers — Users requiring detailed tracking of vitamins, minerals, and other micronutrients, as the app focuses on macros..

Who it is for

AI-assisted tracking — Individuals who prefer automated food logging via photo, barcode, or label scanning rather than manual entry. Macro-focused dieters — Users following specific macro-based diets (keto, high-protein, low-carb) who need precise tracking. Weight management — Anyone focused on weight loss or gain, needing to track calorie intake and activity levels comprehensively.

Price

Monthly: $19.99.

Yearly: $19.99.

Weekly: $3.99.

Trial: A paid weekly subscription is offered, labeled as 'Weekly Trial'. This is not a free trial period..

What the feature record says

Photo logging is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: strong. Usefulness: high. Allows users to snap photos of meals, scan barcodes, or upload from gallery for AI-powered nutritional analysis. Reviewers praise its convenience but note data accuracy issues. Evidence noted: description screenshots

Apple Health is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: moderate. Usefulness: high. Integrates with Apple Health for activity data (steps, burned calories, water intake) to inform calorie goals. Evidence noted: web

Macro tracking is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: strong. Usefulness: high. Provides detailed breakdowns of protein, carbs, and fats per meal and daily summaries. Supports various dietary approaches. Evidence noted: description screenshots

Water tracking is marked available. Quality: fair. Coverage: weak. Usefulness: medium. Web research indicates integration with Apple Health to incorporate water intake, but no direct in-app logging is explicitly mentioned. Evidence noted: web

Workout tracking is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: strong. Usefulness: high. Allows logging of workouts and physical activities, integrating with overall calorie and macro tracking. Evidence noted: description reviews

Accuracy focus is marked available. Quality: mixed. Coverage: moderate. Usefulness: medium. The app claims accurate nutritional info via AI, but reviewers report issues with data sourcing and zero values for scanned items. Evidence noted: description reviews

Review themes

Users appreciate the app's ease of use, AI-powered food recognition, and clear macro breakdowns. The barcode scanner and integration with activity tracking are also noted as beneficial. Concerns include unclear data sourcing for scanned items, inability to edit entries, and issues with serving size adjustments. Users also reported problems with unit conversion and the food search function.

Liked: Ease of use (2 mentions). Users find the app intuitive and simple for daily tracking.

Liked: AI food recognition (2 mentions). The AI's ability to identify food from photos is a significant convenience.

Liked: Barcode scanner (1 mentions). The barcode scanner is quick and accurate for packaged foods.

Disliked: Data accuracy (1 mentions). Users question the source and accuracy of nutritional data for scanned items.

Disliked: Editing scanned food (1 mentions). The lack of an edit function for scanned food entries is a significant limitation.

Disliked: Serving size clarity (2 mentions). Issues with unclear serving sizes and inability to adjust them are reported.

Scores

Overall 6/10. Confidence on the record is 0.69.

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

Pricing value: 9.2/10. 10 - annualised price $19.99/15 (+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: 5.9/10. 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: 7.3/10. Bayesian rating 4.51 (iOS 4.67x24 + Play 4.59x442, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.25 over 4 reviews.

Maintenance: 7.5/10. Last release 35 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 11 days between releases (30%).

Traction: 4.4/10. log10 of 466 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.

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

Who should skip it

Skip MyPlate: Calorie Deficit App if you need Micronutrient trackers — Users requiring detailed tracking of vitamins, minerals, and other micronutrients, as the app focuses on macros.; Human coaching seekers — Individuals looking for direct guidance or personalized plans from a human coach, as the app provides AI assistance only.; Data accuracy demanding — Users who require highly verified and editable nutritional data for every food item, given reported issues with data sourcing and editing..