# Paku: AI Calorie Counter Pet — Casual dieting & lose weight! > AI-powered calorie counter with gamified motivation for weight loss. (iPhone/iPad app by Xiangyu Ren.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paku-ai-calorie-counter-pet/id6752853273 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Xiangyu Ren](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841340300) - Category: Health & Fitness, Food & Drink - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 431 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.4 · 76 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-10-26 - Data updated: 2026-09-02 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paku-ai-calorie-counter-pet/id6752853273/reviews.md ## What is Paku? Meet Paku, your cute gamified sidekick who helps you finally stay consistent & reach your weight goals! Why Paku works 1) Track food with a snap. Just take a photo and let AI log your calories and macros instantly. 2) No guilt, no overwhelm, ADHD-friendly. just gentle motivation that keeps you moving. 3) Stay motivated with gamification. Unlock new worlds and collect 100+ super rare friends! 4) Paku cheers for your wins and celebrates your progress, no matter what you ate today. Start your journey with Paku today! Terms of Service: https://www.hyperblob.studio/paku/terms Privacy Notice: https://www.hyperblob.studio/paku/privacy A subscription purchase is required to unlock the app's AI calorie tracking feature. A subscription purchase will be applied to your iTunes account at the end of the trial period on if you start a free trial. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled one day before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more information, see our Terms of Service and Privacy Notice. ## Key features - AI food logging via photo - Gentle, ADHD-friendly motivation - Gamified progress tracking - Unlockable worlds and collectibles - Calorie and macro tracking ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | All Access | $35.99 | per year | | All Access | $35.99 | per year | | All Access | $35.99 | per year | | All Access | $9.99 | per month | | All Access | $35.99 | per year | | All Access | $9.99 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 13) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paku-ai-calorie-counter-pet/id6752853273/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great keeps me involved *2026-08-11* Totally keeps me on track having to keep the pet happy I stay more involved with this app then others ### 1/5 — Not good *2026-06-05* I don’t like it. Can I get my money back. I did the 3 day trial , they charged me on the 3rd day. I don’t like it at all. I prefer my fitness pal that I’ve used for over 6 years ### 5/5 — It works! *2025-11-26* I’ve been looking for an app that tracks calories without having to add macros manually, and I love how this app allows you to do that by just taking a photo! ### 5/5 — Can’t live without it *2025-11-15* I’ve been having weight problem for a long time. Sometimes I would crave for some comfort food but too afraid to gain weight. Paku has been helping me to keep the balance between eating things I love and keep my weight. It’s so smart, no matter what cuisine it is it can always recognize very accurately. Very reliable. I’m using it everyday now. ### 5/5 — Can't recommend it enough! *2025-11-14* For me building the habit of Calorie counting is the hardest part among all these weight loss apps, and Paku finally got me there successfully. Thanks for the help! ### 5/5 — love it *2025-11-14* This app has really helped me understand my calorie intake and discover meals that work best for my body. All without giving up ice cream or the foods I love! ### 5/5 — Absolutely love Paku! *2025-11-10* The little Shiba inu is adorable! Always kind and supportive, no matter what you eat. I encourages you to make changes at your own pace and always finds the positive in everything :) ### 5/5 — Exactly what I needed *2025-11-08* The friendly vibe, the sweet messages from your little dog buddy, and the genuinely helpful, judgment-free food tips make it something special. It's honestly amazing!! ### 5/5 — It’s sooooo helpful *2025-11-08* Paku improved my relationship with food and made it easier to stay in a calorie deficit. I also love how the developer constantly listens to feedback and keeps making the app better. Amazing job! ### 5/5 — It just works! *2025-11-06* It’s a great way to track macros and calories and the vibe is cute. The calorie estimates are very accurate when the food is spread out over the plate. And it works as expected because even an expert human wouldn’t be able to do an accurate calorie estimate looking at a clump of food lol ## Frequently asked questions about Paku ### What does Paku do? Paku is a gamified companion app that helps you track your food intake and stay consistent with your weight goals. It uses AI to log calories and macros from photos, provides gentle motivation, and incorporates game-like elements to keep you engaged. ### How does the AI calorie tracking work? You can simply take a photo of your food, and the app's AI will instantly log the calories and macronutrients for you. This feature is a core part of the app's functionality for simplifying the tracking process. ### Is Paku free to use? A subscription purchase is required to unlock the app's AI calorie tracking feature. While there might be a free trial period, ongoing access to the main features necessitates a subscription. ### What kind of motivation does Paku offer? Paku provides gentle, ADHD-friendly motivation designed to keep you moving forward without guilt or overwhelm. It celebrates your progress and cheers for your wins, no matter your dietary choices. ### Can I cancel my subscription? Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time through your iTunes account settings. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least one day before the end of the current period. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.1 — 2026-08-24 Paku just got a little smarter! This update brings performance improvements for a better experience. ### 1.1.0 — 2026-03-12 Paku just got a little smarter! This update brings performance improvements for a better experience. ### 1.0.9 — 2026-01-29 Paku just got a little smarter! This update brings performance improvements for a better experience. ### 1.0.8 — 2026-01-27 Paku just got a little smarter! This update brings performance improvements for a smoother experience. ### 1.0.7 — 2026-01-19 This update to Paku: AI Calorie Tracker Pet brings more helpful daily notes! ## Apps similar to Paku | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Gotchi Food Calorie Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gotchi-food-calorie-tracker/id6752587813) | 4.6 (129) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Hoot: AI Calorie Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoot-ai-calorie-tracker/id6747111753) | 4.8 (74) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [EaseMe:Self Care Pet Cat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easemeself-care-pet-cat/id6480029540) | 4.7 (436) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Shelog: Food Log, Diet tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelog-food-log-diet-tracker/id6743384086) | 4.7 (874) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [Billie: Fun Calorie Counter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billie-fun-calorie-counter/id6741705622) | 4.8 (354) | Free | Health & Fitness | | [GirlWalk: Walk to Lose Weight](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/girlwalk-walk-to-lose-weight/id6756878710) | 4.8 (2,006) | Free | Health & Fitness | ## More apps by Xiangyu Ren - [DreamTok: Lofi World Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreamtok-lofi-world-simulator/id6759631747) - [NomiKit: Tiny Things You Build](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomikit-tiny-things-you-build/id6798403681) All apps by Xiangyu Ren: https://appshunter.io/developer/1841340300 ## Related topics [paku](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/paku) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*