Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Editorial score
5.2/10
Verdict
feastr Meal Plan & Recipes scores 5.2 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 Busy Professionals — Automated grocery lists and meal prep save significant time.. It is a weak fit for Budget-Conscious Users — Lack of a free trial makes the subscription a high-risk investment..
Who it is for
Busy Professionals — Automated grocery lists and meal prep save significant time. Meal Planning Beginners — Structured plans remove the guesswork from healthy eating.
Price
Monthly: $13.99.
Yearly: $59.99.
Trial: No evidence of a functional free trial for premium features; users report immediate paywall..
What the feature record says
Macro tracking is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: strong. Usefulness: high. Premium feature provides detailed macronutrient breakdown. Evidence noted: description screenshots
Fasting is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: moderate. Usefulness: high. Includes specific support for intermittent fasting schedules. Evidence noted: description
Coach connection is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: moderate. Usefulness: medium. In-app chat with nutrition experts available. Evidence noted: description web
Accuracy focus is marked available. Quality: good. Coverage: moderate. Usefulness: high. Recipes are curated by experts. Evidence noted: description
Review themes
Users appreciate the variety of recipes, the convenience of automated grocery lists, and the clear preparation instructions provided for meals. Significant frustration exists regarding the lack of a free trial for premium features, the inability to preview content before subscribing, and the lack of flexible, short-term subscription options.
Liked: Recipe variety (15 mentions). Users enjoy the wide selection of healthy meal options.
Liked: Grocery list automation (12 mentions). The automatic generation of shopping lists is highly valued for time-saving.
Disliked: Lack of transparency (10 mentions). Users dislike being unable to see features before paying.
Disliked: Inflexible plans (8 mentions). Users want shorter, more flexible subscription commitments.
Scores
Overall 5.2/10. Confidence on the record is 0.4.
Accuracy: 8/10. 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: 5/10. 5 + 5 x best quality of fast-logging features (AI image/text/audio, barcode).
Feature depth: 3.3/10. Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.
Beginner friendliness: 7/10. 60% easeOfUse + 40% beginner skill-level fit.
User feedback: 6.1/10. Bayesian rating 4.37 (iOS 4.59x63 + Play 0.00x0, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment -0.25 over 4 reviews.
Maintenance: 2.5/10. Last release 1013 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 6 days between releases (30%).
Traction: 3/10. log10 of 63 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Coachability: 8/10. Best quality of aiCoach / coachConnection features.
Who should skip it
Skip feastr Meal Plan & Recipes if you need Budget-Conscious Users — Lack of a free trial makes the subscription a high-risk investment.; Advanced Macro Trackers — Lacks deep data analytics and integration with fitness wearables..