# PhotoCal: AI Calorie Tracker — Macro counter: Food Scan

> AI-powered food photo scanner for automatic calorie and macro tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Nuclear Cyborg Corp.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photocal-ai-calorie-tracker/id6747694364 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nuclear Cyborg Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/910010732)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English, Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Basque, Belarusian, Bangla, Bosnian, Bulgarian and 59 more
- Released: 2025-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photocal-ai-calorie-tracker/id6747694364/reviews.md

## What is PhotoCal?

SNAP a photo of your food to automatically track calories, protein, fat, and carbohydrates. No more looking up calories!
IT'S REALLY EASY! - AI does all the tracking!  See progress toward your goal. Easy. Automatic. Private.  NO ANNOYING ADS!

Automatic calorie counting
- just take a picture of your food
- (or import a picture)
- (or just type a description of your food)

Automatic food logging
- just take a picture of your food
- (or import food pics, or describe your food)

Stay on track with your calorie goal
- easily set or change your goal
- see your progress daily, weekly, monthly - whatever you like

Easy. Automatic. Private.

What we DON'T do:
- We don't share your data
- We don't shove ads in your face
- We don't make you create an account

Privacy policy: https://nuclearcyborg.com/privacy

Terms of use: https://nuclearcyborg.com/terms

Support: https://nuclearcyborg.com

NOT MEDICAL ADVICE
We don't offer any medical advice. 
Any recommendations produced by the app are suggestions that you should discuss with your doctor.
Consult a doctor for professional advice about medical decisions and before starting any diet or weight management program.

ABOUT CALORIE COUNTING
Learn about calorie counting, your basic metabolic rate (BMR) and goal setting from the experts:
1. Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/calories/art-20048065
2. Healthline: https://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-basal-metabolic-rate
3. American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/diet-physical-activity/eat-healthy/calorie-counter-calculator.html
4. USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center: https://www.nal.usda.gov/programs/fnic

Subscription required for AI food scanning analysis.

## Key features

- AI-powered food photo scanning
- Automatic calorie and macro tracking
- Progress tracking towards goals
- No account creation required
- Private data handling
- Ad-free experience

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhotoCal - Max - 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| PhotoCal - Max - 1 Week | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| PhotoCal - Max - 1 Month | $8.99 | per month |



## Frequently asked questions about PhotoCal

### Does PhotoCal have ads?

Yes, PhotoCal contains advertisements. The app description explicitly states 'NO ANNOYING ADS!' but the provided data indicates that ads are present.

### What is the subscription cost for PhotoCal?

PhotoCal offers weekly, monthly, and yearly subscription plans. A 1-week subscription costs $3.49, a 1-month subscription is $8.99, and a 1-year subscription is $34.99. A 3-day free trial is available for the yearly plan.

### How accurate is PhotoCal's AI food scanning?

The app uses AI to automatically track calories, protein, fat, and carbohydrates from food photos. While the description emphasizes ease of use, the accuracy of the AI scanning is not detailed, and users are advised to consult a doctor for medical advice.

### Can I use PhotoCal without creating an account?

Yes, PhotoCal emphasizes its privacy by not requiring users to create an account. The app also states that it does not share user data.

### What devices does PhotoCal support?

PhotoCal is currently supported on iPhone devices. The app has not yet been released for other platforms like Android.

### How often is PhotoCal updated?

The latest version of PhotoCal, 1.5.3, was released on May 20, 2026. The app was initially released on September 18, 2025, suggesting a relatively frequent update schedule.

### What are the benefits of using PhotoCal for tracking?

PhotoCal offers automatic calorie and macro tracking by simply taking a picture of your food, eliminating the need for manual lookups. It also allows users to set and monitor progress towards their calorie goals easily.

### Is PhotoCal suitable for all ages?

PhotoCal has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. However, the app is not medical advice and any recommendations should be discussed with a doctor.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.1 — 2026-08-18

PhotoCal: AI Calorie Tracker v1.6.1 is now localized for 50+ languages!

### 1.5.3 — 2026-05-20

v1.5.3(37) includes usability improvements designed to make the app more responsive and resilient

### 1.4.1 — 2026-03-20

v1.4.1 Fixes issue where certain special offers might not be processed properly until the app is restarted

### 1.4.0 — 2026-03-13

PhotoCal: AI Calorie Tracker v1.4.0 Fixes app crashes, improves scrolling performance, and has an improved Overview progress display

### 1.2 — 2025-10-10

Fixes bug where sometimes an image with no food in it would generate a zero-calorie food log entry, rather than just a "no food found in image" message.

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## Related topics

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