Don’t use the ai
It works well, but the ai isn’t there yet, on any calorie app. This app is free and it makes a great food log. One of the days will glitch sometimes and bit show the totals, but it serves its purpose
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Effortlessly log your meals by taking a photo, and receive AI-estimated calorie and macronutrient breakdowns. Review and adjust entries before saving them to your personal food diary. Track your daily nutrition without needing a subscription.
✓AI photo calorie estimation
✓Edit nutrition estimates
✓Food diary
✓Macronutrient tracking
✓Barcode scanning
✓Portion adjustment
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What's New in Plates
2.5.2
October 29, 2026
Reliability fixes: a meal you have not confirmed yet is kept instead of lost, saving retries once when you come back after a dropped connection, and a meal still saves if its photo upload fails. Sharing works again on iOS 26. Also fixes the day a meal is added to and other bugs.
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How does Plates estimate calories from a photo?
Plates uses AI to analyze the foods and portions in your meal photo and provides an estimated breakdown of calories, protein, carbs, and fat. These estimates are for general information and should be reviewed and edited for accuracy before saving.
Is Plates free to use?
Yes, Plates is free to use. Your food diary, meal editing, and daily nutrition totals are all available without a subscription. The app is also ad-free.
What are the limitations of the free AI analysis in Plates?
The free AI analysis in Plates is limited to up to 10 analyses per device per day. This allowance is shared between photo and voice analysis; food search and barcode scanning do not use this allowance.
Can I edit the nutrition estimates provided by Plates?
Yes, you can and should review and edit any nutrition estimates provided by Plates before saving them to your food diary. This is important as estimates, especially for sauces and oils, can sometimes be inaccurate.
Does Plates have ads?
No, Plates does not have any advertisements. The app is completely ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.
What devices is Plates available on?
Plates is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. The app's interface is available in English.
How often is Plates updated?
The latest version of Plates is 2.5.2, which was last updated on October 29, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle for the application.
What is the age rating for Plates?
Plates has an age rating of 12+. This suggests the content and features are considered appropriate for users aged 12 and older.
