# BoilerBites: Purdue Dining — Purdue menus + macro tracking

> Purdue dining hall nutrition tracker with macro tracking and health app integration. (iPhone/iPad app by Thomas James Tvaroh.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boilerbites-purdue-dining/id6754264626 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thomas James Tvaroh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847534300)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Food & Drink
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-01-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boilerbites-purdue-dining/id6754264626/reviews.md

## What is BoilerBites?

Track your dining hall calories with precision and style.

BoilerBites is the ultimate nutrition tracking app designed specifically for Purdue University students. Whether you're trying to maintain a healthy diet, meet fitness goals, or simply stay aware of what you're eating, BoilerBites makes it easy to track your nutrition from all campus dining halls.

KEY FEATURES:

Real-Time Menu Data
Access live menus from all Purdue dining halls (Wiley, Earhart, Ford, Windsor, Hillenbrand) with up-to-date information on available items. See current meal hours and availability at a glance.

Advanced Search & Filtering
Search across dining halls with powerful filters:
• Filter by allergens to avoid foods you're sensitive to
• Search by dietary preferences (vegetarian, vegan, etc.)
• Filter by calorie range and macronutrients
• Sort by calories, protein, carbs, or fat content
• Show only items available for current meal time

Comprehensive Nutrition Tracking
Track your daily nutrition with detailed insights:
• Visual progress bars for calories and macronutrients
• Organize entries by meal type (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks)
• View and edit entries for any date
• Detailed macro breakdown with protein, carbs, and fat tracking
• Swipe-to-delete for intuitive food entry management

Favorites System
Save your frequently eaten items for quick access. No need to search for the same foods every day—just add them from your favorites list.

Complete Item Information
Get comprehensive details for every food item:
• Full nutrition facts (calories, macros, vitamins, minerals)
• Complete ingredient lists
• Allergen information
• Station location within dining halls

Custom Food Entries
Create custom foods and meals with full nutrition information. Perfect for tracking items not in the dining hall menus or combining multiple items into custom meals.

Health App Connections
Connect BoilerBites to Apple Health or Fitbit to sync your food log automatically. Your nutrition data stays in one place across your favorite health and fitness apps. Manage connections anytime from Profile → Health App Connections.

Secure Authentication
Sign in with your Purdue.edu email account using Azure AD OAuth, or use traditional email/password authentication. Your data is securely stored and synced across all your devices.

Beautiful Design
Enjoy a modern, dark-themed interface with Purdue Gold accents. Smooth animations and intuitive gestures make tracking your nutrition a pleasure, not a chore.

Barcode Scanner
Scan barcodes to quickly add packaged foods to your nutrition diary.

PERFECT FOR:
• Students tracking calories and macros
• Athletes monitoring nutrition goals
• Anyone with dietary restrictions or allergies
• Health-conscious students maintaining balanced diets
• Meal planning and food logging

BoilerBites is completely free to use with no subscriptions or in-app purchases. All features are available to help you achieve your nutrition goals.

Download BoilerBites today and take control of your dining hall nutrition!

Made with love for Purdue students.

## Key features

- Real-time dining hall menu data
- Advanced search and filtering (allergens, diet)
- Comprehensive nutrition and macronutrient tracking
- Custom food and meal entries
- Integration with Apple Health and Fitbit
- Favorites system for quick logging
- Barcode scanner for packaged foods

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boilerbites-purdue-dining/id6754264626/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-02-21*

Very good app, helped me a lot

## Frequently asked questions about BoilerBites

### What dining halls are included in BoilerBites?

BoilerBites includes real-time menu data for all Purdue dining halls: Wiley, Earhart, Ford, Windsor, and Hillenbrand. You can see current meal hours and item availability at a glance.

### Can I track custom foods with BoilerBites?

Yes, BoilerBites allows you to create custom foods and meals with full nutrition information. This is perfect for tracking items not found on dining hall menus or combining multiple items.

### Does BoilerBites sync with other health apps?

Yes, BoilerBites can connect to Apple Health or Fitbit to automatically sync your food log. You can manage these connections from the Profile section of the app.

### How does BoilerBites help with dietary restrictions?

BoilerBites offers advanced search and filtering options, including the ability to filter by allergens to avoid sensitive foods and by dietary preferences like vegetarian or vegan.

### Is BoilerBites free to use?

Yes, BoilerBites is completely free to use. There are no subscriptions or in-app purchases required to access all features.

### What devices does BoilerBites support?

BoilerBites is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It utilizes secure authentication with your Purdue.edu email or traditional email/password.

### How often is BoilerBites updated?

The latest version of BoilerBites is 1.0.5, and it was last updated on February 15, 2026. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements.

### What is the age rating for BoilerBites?

BoilerBites has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app has a high rating of 4.6 stars from 13 ratings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.7 — 2026-07-18

Bug Fixes
  - Diary edit/delete: Fixed "Food entry not found" when opening a diary entry to edit or delete it

UI/UX Improvements
  - About: Updated What's New and version label to 1.0.7

### 1.0.6 — 2026-07-10

Favorites just got a lot smarter.

• New Upcoming tab — see when your favorite dining hall items are being served, with location, meal, and date details
• Available Today — quickly spot favorites on today's menus
• Faster menus — switch between breakfast, lunch, and dinner without waiting
• Smoother search — results load in pages as you scroll, so you get results faster
• Performance improvements throughout the app for a snappier experience

### 1.0.5 — 2026-02-15

What's New in Version 1.0.5:

Health App Connections
• Connect BoilerBites to Apple Health or Fitbit
• Sync your food log automatically to your favorite health apps
• Manage connections from Profile → Health App Connections
• Unified nutrition tracking across apps

Item Details Improvements
• Ingredients and allergens now load and display correctly on item details
• More reliable data when viewing menu items

Legal & Privacy
• Updated privacy policy and Terms of Service for health data and app use

Minor Bug Fixes

### 1.0.4 — 2026-01-30

What's New in Version 1.0.4:

Quick Goal Editing
• Edit daily nutrition goals directly from the Today's Progress card
• Quick access without navigating to settings
• Unified editing experience across the app

Streamlined Settings
• Nutrition Preferences screen now focuses on dietary needs
• Daily goals moved to the stats screen for easier access
• Cleaner, more intuitive interface

Better Search Experience
• Find similar items when nutrition info is missing
• "Find Nutrition Globally" button automatically searches for alternatives
• Seamless navigation with pre-filled search results

UI Improvements
• Enhanced Today's Progress card with convenient edit button
• Improved goal editing modal with color-coded macros
• Better visual consistency throughout the app

Minor Bug Fixes

### 1.0.3 — 2026-01-24

What's New in Version 1.0.3

Performance Improvements
• Home screen loads in under 1 second (previously 3-8 seconds)
• Dining hall menus load instantly with smart prefetching
• Meal navigation is now instant

Enhanced Dietary Preferences
• Added vegan and vegetarian preferences
• Items that don't match your preferences are automatically marked
• Visual indicators help you quickly identify compatible foods

Smarter Search
• Search screen automatically applies your dietary preferences

Account Recovery
• Added "Forgot Password" functionality

Disabled Purdue Azure Authentication
• Purdue edu emails have been blocked from authentication. We are currently working on resolving the issue.

Minor Bug Fixes

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