Question 1

How does CalorieAI count calories from a photo?

Accepted Answer

When you take a photo, our AI vision model identifies each food item, estimates the portion size, and matches it against a comprehensive nutrition database to calculate calories and macros — all in a couple of seconds.

Question 2

How accurate is the AI food recognition?

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For common meals the estimates are typically within a small margin of a manual entry. Accuracy depends on lighting and angle, which is why you can always review and adjust portions before saving.

Question 3

Can I edit the results if the AI gets something wrong?

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Absolutely. You're always in control. Every recognized item can be edited — change the food, adjust the portion, or remove it entirely before logging.

Question 4

Does the barcode scanner work on all products?

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The scanner reads standard product barcodes and pulls nutrition facts from a database of millions of items. Packaged foods with a barcode are covered in most regions.

Question 5

Is CalorieAI free to use?

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You can download and start tracking for free. Optional premium features may be offered to unlock advanced analytics and unlimited AI scans.

Question 6

Which platforms is CalorieAI available on?

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CalorieAI is available now on Android via Google Play. The iPhone version is coming soon — join the newsletter to be the first to know when it launches.

Question 7

Do I need an internet connection to log food?

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No. CalorieAI supports offline logging. Your entries are stored locally and sync automatically the next time you're connected.

Question 8

How does CalorieAI handle my privacy?

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Privacy comes first. Your food photos are used to generate results and are not sold or shared. We are GDPR compliant — see our Privacy Policy for full details.

Question 9

Can I track protein and macros, not just calories?

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Yes. Carbs, protein and fat are tracked per meal and per day with dedicated rings and goals you can customize.

Question 10

Does it set daily calorie goals for me?

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CalorieAI calculates personalized daily calorie and macro targets based on your profile and goals, whether you want to lose, maintain, or gain weight.

Question 11

Can I log meals manually without a photo?

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Yes. Alongside photo and barcode logging, you can search foods and add entries manually whenever you prefer.

Question 12

How does CalorieAI estimate portion sizes?

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The AI uses visual cues in your photo to estimate portions. You can fine-tune the amount with a simple slider if the estimate needs adjusting.

Question 13

Will my data sync across devices?

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Your diary is tied to your account and syncs across your devices once you're signed in, so your history is always available.

Question 14

Can I use CalorieAI for weight loss?

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Many users do. By setting a calorie deficit goal and logging consistently, CalorieAI helps you stay accountable with clear daily targets and progress analytics.

Question 15

Can I track water or other metrics?

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The core experience focuses on calories and macros. Additional tracking metrics are on our roadmap — check the changelog for updates.

Question 16

How many foods are in the database?

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Millions of foods and packaged products across regions, continuously expanding as new items are added.

Question 17

Does CalorieAI work for restaurant meals?

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Yes. Photo recognition is especially handy for restaurant meals where you don't have packaging or exact ingredients to enter manually.

Question 18

Is there a dark mode?

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Yes. Both the app and this website support a beautiful dark mode that follows your system preference.

Question 19

How do I cancel or delete my account?

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You can delete your account and associated data at any time from within the app settings. Contact support if you need any help.

Question 20

When will the iPhone version be available?

Accepted Answer

The iOS app is in active development and coming soon. Subscribe to the newsletter or follow us to get notified the moment it's live on the App Store.

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