# PlateSage: AI Calorie Counter — Your metabolism, decoded.

> Metabolic health tracker using Body Balance Score and waist measurements. (iPhone/iPad app by Big Lever Ventures LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platesage-ai-calorie-counter/id6747193663 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Big Lever Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805906038)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 84 MB
- Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Released: 2026-02-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platesage-ai-calorie-counter/id6747193663/reviews.md

## What is PlateSage?

The tools are familiar. The question is new.

PlateSage asks a question most apps don't: when you reach your goal weight, will you be healthier?

Weight and BMI don't answer that. They tell you how heavy you are, not how healthy you are. PlateSage shows you something more: a picture of what's happening inside your body based on your measurements, not just whether a number moved — whether your cardiometabolic health is improving.
 
GO BEYOND WEIGHT
Weight and BMI only tell you so much. Research shows that where your body carries weight — not just how much — is a better predictor of long-term health. PlateSage turns your everyday logging into that fuller picture: the Body Balance Score.

MEET THE BODY BALANCE SCORE
The Body Balance Score combines five research-backed inputs — physical activity, waist-to-height ratio, waist-to-hip ratio, body roundness index, and meal quality — into a single 0–100 metric. Each input is weighted by its documented impact on long-term health.

Built on peer-reviewed research showing that waist-based measures outperform BMI for understanding health.

Learn more about the science: platesage.com/body-balance-score-white-paper

WHY PLATESAGE
>>> Same tools, a real destination. AI calorie counting, macro tracking, and nutrition logging — pointed at improving your metabolic health, not just shrinking a number.
>>> More than the scale. Body Balance reads your body shape and weight distribution, so it reflects your health across different body types — not a one-size BMI average.
>>> No expensive equipment. Get the fuller picture from simple measurements you can take at home.
>>> A calm, positive relationship with food. No crash diets. No shame. No guilt — just habits that last, on your own terms.

FEATURES
>>> AI calorie counting — log meals by photo, barcode, or search*
>>> Macro & nutrition tracking — protein, carbs, and more, editable anytime
>>> Waist, hip, and weight tracking — the measurements that matter
>>> Apple Health sync for steps and workouts

BEST FOR PEOPLE WHO...
>>> Want a clear picture of their health without juggling multiple dashboards
>>> Want to eat better without calorie-counting burnout
>>> Prefer clarity and encouragement over guilt or "good food / bad food" labels
>>> Want real insight without buying extra hardware

DISCLAIMER
PlateSage is for informational purposes only and is not a diagnostic tool. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 
Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health.
*Fast meal logging REQUIRES A SUBSCRIPTION
TERMS OF USE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Body Balance Score (0-100)
- Waist, hip, and weight tracking
- Meal, movement, and body composition trends
- Fast meal logging (photo, barcode, search)
- AI-assisted meal logging
- Apple Health sync

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Body Balance Score for a Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Body Balance Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platesage-ai-calorie-counter/id6747193663/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A health metric that fits my body

*2026-03-01*

BMI has always been useless for me. I'm athletic, I carry extra weight from training, and every BMI calculator flags me as overweight. PlateSage uses a different approach – body measurements like waist-to-height ratio – and rolls them into a single number called the Body Balance Score. Two weeks in, and it's the first time a health app has given me a number that reflects my actual situation.

The onboarding is refreshingly calm. No pressure, no hypey promises. It asks what it needs, explains why, and gets out of the way.

Daily meal logging has become genuinely useful. I'm starting to see patterns in what I eat and where my nutrition is out of balance – not in an obsessive way, but in a "good to know" way.

I don't have life-changing results to report yet. But the tone of this app is something I haven't found elsewhere. It handles your relationship with food and fitness without guilt, without drama, and without the noise most health apps pile on. That alone is worth five stars.

## Frequently asked questions about PlateSage

### What is the Body Balance Score in PlateSage?

The Body Balance Score is a metric from 0-100 that provides a daily snapshot of your metabolic health. It combines five research-validated inputs: physical activity, waist-to-height ratio, waist-to-hip ratio, body roundness index, and meal quality.

### Does PlateSage require expensive equipment?

No, PlateSage is designed to provide a fuller picture of your metabolic health using simple measurements you can take at home. It does not require expensive equipment.

### How does PlateSage help with eating habits?

PlateSage is built for a calm, positive relationship with food. It focuses on consistency and micro-habits rather than crash diets, shame, or guilt, encouraging healthy habits that last.

### What is the pricing for PlateSage subscriptions?

PlateSage offers a monthly subscription for $4.99 with a 7-day free trial, and an annual subscription for $29.99, also with a 7-day free trial. Fast meal logging requires a subscription.

### Can PlateSage sync with Apple Health?

Yes, PlateSage can sync with Apple Health to import your steps and workouts, integrating your activity data into your overall health picture.

### Is PlateSage suitable for all body types?

Yes, PlateSage's Body Balance Score looks at body shape and weight distribution, not just weight or BMI, making it a better reflection of overall health across different body types.

### How often is PlateSage updated?

The latest version of PlateSage is 1.1.1, which was last updated on March 5, 2026. This indicates regular updates to improve the app's functionality and features.

### What is the age rating for PlateSage?

PlateSage has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and adults interested in understanding their metabolic health.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.3 — 2026-06-16

Small bug fixes to onboarding.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-05-07

A better onboarding experience for new users with tutorials on how to use plate scanning and nutrition charts.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-03-05

Fixed an issue that prevented some users from finalizing a subscription
Fixed a small issue with icons not appearing

### 1.1 — 2026-02-28

Added promo code link

---Bug fixes and enhancements
---New app preview
---Promo codes

### 1.0 — 2026-02-19

No release notes.

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