Stupid Simple Paleo Tracker User Reviews

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Useless at free level

This app was impossible to even try out at the free level. Many foods, which you can see when setting up your data, are then not listed and are unsearchable without being directed to buy the premium level. And $20 for an app is ridiculous.

Not impressed

Scanner doesn’t work and freezes making the app way less attractive manually entering in UPC’s-
After manually adding meals there is not EAT function to log food—-

I’d like my money back so I can try a better app for my needs

Response from developer

Hello, I'm sorry to hear about the frustrating experience you had with the app. We haven't received reports of the scanner freezing on Apple devices so if you haven't already, please get in touch with us at support@venninteractive.com so that we can investigate this more for you.

Not a functional app

Just entering your basic metrics is anything but easy. Looks like a website from the 90s and functions horribly. Needs major update. Scrolling through the foods is very slow

Response from developer

Hi, I'm sorry to hear about your disappointment with the app. We haven't received reports of the app slowly scrolling, so if you'd like to contact us at support@venninteractive.com, our tech team can investigate this more for you.

Cannot reset the app

I want to reset the app to start on Day 1, with todays date. It will not allow me to do that. It would certainly be a better app if I could have correct date.
Update: The developers told me that I need to hit the reset button in order to reset and start again with Day 1. That is true..to a certain extent. I was taken back in time to the previous date and could start again with day 1. However, I could not start on todays date and have it Day 1.
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Response from developer

Hello, I'm sorry to hear about the frustrating experience you've had in the app. In the app, the reset to day 1 button can be found by tapping on the Menu button on the bottom of the screen. If you need any additional help with resetting, please get in touch with us at support@venninteractive.com.

This “free” app is annoying

I cannot stand apps which PRETEND to be free. This is one of them. It isn’t possible really test out this app ... without paying.

Once you go through the Setup, you cannot do much of anything without upgrading to the Premium ($) version. This app is not at all helpful.

Response from developer

I'm sorry to hear about the confusing experience you had with trying out the app. We offer a free trial in the app, which can be found on the upgrade screen when you select the monthly option. With this, you can try out the app and all of it's features to see if it's right for you. If you have any questions about upgrading, please feel free to get in touch at support@venninteractive.com.

The best app for a Keto/Paleo IF lifestyle

This is the first diet tracking app I haven’t hated and actually love using. This app has it all, you can track food, set fasting schedules, customize macros, and have fun while doing so. I cannot express strongly enough how much I love this app! Tracking my nutrition was the piece i was missing from my health journey and this has made a world of difference.

For the first time in my long quest for fitness, I actually look forward to logging meals on this app and it has helped me stay on track.

There’s a few things that could be improved, but overall worth every penny.

Pros:
-One-stop shop for tracking macros, meals, and fasting

-Allows for customizing macros for YOUR needs without pushing canned recommendations

-engaging UI with fun icons and easy addition of personalized recipes (under the custom meal section)

-Easily switch from Fast mode to eat mode. The only app i’ve seen that tracks fasting and feasting in the same place!

Cons (or suggestions for improvement):

-the progress log section could be enriched with better insights of nutrition patterns over time, and with a week/month view of weight over time instead of the single graph

-a bit clunky when searching for foods not on the main grid, but overall it works well enough

-would be nice to have visibility of micronutrients

-the manual entry for serving sizes would be more streamlined if it allowed you to key in partial servings (1.5, vs having to select 1 and then use the arrows for the decimal fraction)

-the exercise section isn’t very functional, would be great if it allowed to sync with my health app or other step tracker

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Overall these nitpicks are minor, i love this app and i find it better for Keto/Paleo/IF than MFP and the other mainstream diet trackers out there
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Useless

I had high hopes for this app based on the majority of the reviews...that was a mistake. I wish I would have realized how terrible it was before purchasing the $20 version.

Love the Simplicity!

I’ve tried numerous to track my food and this is BY FAR the most simple one and yet thorough! No need to scroll through numerous food options- you simply click on the picture and you’re done! There’s no need to be super scientific and precise to the calorie with this... and this coming from an accountant!
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Response from developer

Hi, thanks for your feedback! We're pleased that you liked the app and that it makes easy for you to track your food. If there's anything we can help you with, please send us a message at support@venninteractive.com. Have a wonderful day!

Lousy tutorial

Difficult to navigate

Quarantine

Started whole 30 in the middle quarantine and have really loved that there are ingredients rather than premade foods as that helps the frustration during those first weeks. The tracker for fasting is awesome and so user friendly!

Response from developer

Hello, thanks a lot for sharing your feedback. We are glad that the app has helped you during these hard days. If you ever experience any technical issues, you can message us through the app or send an email at support@venninteractive.com so that we can help you resolve any issues.

Great app needs update

The app is great but some of info is not fully being saved so I have to manually add extra carbs or protein.

Worse app ever

I downloaded this yesterday, it practically makes you pay to even use it, so I post the $20. A total rip off. It’s not user friendly at all, and it’s to hard to input normal everyday food. Want my money back!

Pure junk!

Nothing works consistently with this app on either my iPhone XS Max. or my iPad 6gen. Extremely aggravating at best. Don’t waste your time or money on this loser!

Ejoazle

Great user friendly app! Try it, it's easy!

not very specialised

this is a great app for logging food. the ui is insanely intuitive and you have to do barely any work. however, the food listed is not all great for paleo and doesn't seem to have any distinction between the foods you should and shouldn't be eating on paleo. if you log a food that's not paleo-healthy, there's nothing to indicate that that food shouldn't be eaten on paleo. if this were advertised as a general food logging app rather than a specifically paleo app, it would be higher rated.
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Super easy to use

Just starting out on Paleo and this app makes it super easy to keep on track. Only down side is you have to upgrade to customize your food.

Response from developer

Hello, thanks for sharing your nice feedback about the app. If you decide to upgrade in the future for additional options, your upgrade is a one time purchase, unlike most of the subscription apps out there. With PRO, you can create custom meals where you'll add all of the ingredients for a recipe and then specify the number of portions the recipe makes. You can scan in new foods with the UPC reader, you can search for foods (to add) and quickly sort through the foods you have, you can even create custom foods if you have access to the macros. In addition to those features, you can sync your devices, you won't see ads, you can request new icons, and your purchase also lets you switch over to our other diet apps (Keto, Paleo, and Macros) by creating an account in the app your purchased and then signing in with the same account. Thanks again for sharing your feedback.

Easy Helpful

Only a week but this app is easy to use, helpful in organizing and being thoughtful with food/food choices. I paid full upgrade glad I did! Oh and have lost 4 pounds this week

Response from developer

Thanks for sharing your nice review of the app. We're really glad to hear that the app is easy to use. Also, congratulations on your great fitness progress! Keep up the good work! :)

Helps us immensely

Been using app for five weeks and it has helped us stay on course with the paleo diet. It's almost like a game keeping up with the updating after each meal. I am down 24 pounds in six weeks and my wife down 8 but I have a lot more to lose. Discovering new foods almost daily. Great app and helping us a lot.
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Response from developer

Thank you for sharing your nice review about the app. Also, congratulations on your amazing fitness progress for you and your wife! Keep up the good work! :)

Over promise, under deliver

I read the reviews before buying this app....all very positive except for one with technical issues. I don’t get it, the app is clumsy and hard to follow. The search contents are poor quality and the resources are weak. I am looking for a better app....let me know if anyone has a suggestion.

Response from developer

I'm really sorry to hear about your disappointment with the app. We value feedback, both positive and negative, so if you'd ever like to share more feedback with us about improving the app and making it less difficult to follow, please feel free to send us an email at support@venninteractive.com.

Amazing!!

I’m speechless for this app. I started the paleo diet a little while back but for the longest time allowed myself to cheat. This app helps me stay with the program and make sure I’m eating at healthy levels.

Response from developer

Hi Sue, thanks so much for the very nice 5-star review! Glad to hear that it's helping you stay on track!!!