# WhaleWatchers

> Calorie and macro tracker with social competition for weight loss goals. (iPhone/iPad app by David Hernandez.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whalewatchers/id6749875475 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Hernandez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832618445)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-10-02
- Data updated: 2026-07-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whalewatchers/id6749875475/reviews.md

## What is WhaleWatchers?

Introducing WhaleWatchers!

WhaleWatchers lets you track how many calories you and your friends eat everyday! See who is making the most progress in their weight loss journey. Or who needs to step it up a little. 

Key Features

Integrated Calorie Tracker: Use our built-in scanner to snap a photo of your meal and get an automatic breakdown of your calories and macros. This helps you track your eating habits and identify trends in the foods you consume most often.

Social Tracking: Show your friends how serious you are about your goals! Just add them via a 4 digit friend code so that they can see how many calories a day you eat, and how many calories a day they eat. Compete to see who can keep a consistent streak!

Getting Started 

    Answer questions about your lifestyle and goals.

    Use the Calorie Tracker Scanner to automatically break down your eating habits and track macros.

Important Information

Please note that a subscription is required to access food scanning and create digital pantries.

For any questions or concerns, please contact ShelfShotSupport@proton.me.

Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Calorie and macro tracking
- Food scanning with photo analysis
- Social progress sharing with friends
- Weight loss journey monitoring
- Streak-based competition

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShelfShot Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whalewatchers/id6749875475/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Helped me fix my life

*2025-10-10*

Managing my job as well as my kids it’s hard to track calories, knowing I have somewhere to be. This app makes it really easy to track calories and gets pretty accurate compared to a food scale it’s identical 10/10 I will use for a few years

## Frequently asked questions about WhaleWatchers

### What is the primary function of WhaleWatchers?

WhaleWatchers allows you to track your daily calorie and macro intake. It also enables social tracking, letting you compete with friends on your weight loss journeys.

### How does the food scanning feature work in WhaleWatchers?

The integrated calorie tracker lets you snap a photo of your meal. The app then automatically breaks down the calories and macros for you.

### Is WhaleWatchers free to use?

The app is free to download and use. However, a subscription is required to access the food scanning feature and create digital pantries.

### What are the subscription options for WhaleWatchers?

WhaleWatchers offers a monthly subscription plan priced at $2.99 per month for access to premium features like food scanning.

### How can I add friends to track progress with in WhaleWatchers?

You can add friends using a 4-digit friend code. Once added, you can see each other's daily calorie intake and compete to maintain consistent eating streaks.

### What devices is WhaleWatchers available on?

Currently, WhaleWatchers is supported on iPhone devices.

### How often is WhaleWatchers updated?

The latest version of WhaleWatchers is 1.7, and it was last updated on February 7, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update.

### What is the age rating for WhaleWatchers?

WhaleWatchers has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2026-02-07

This new version contains new UI elements, and has a new friends tab.

### 1.6 — 2026-01-15

Added the following features:
- Custom Calorie Tracking goals
- Quality of Life Improvements to AI Scanned Meals (Ingredient Combination)

### 1.5 — 2026-01-04

Revamped UI Changes

- Revamped Weight Tracking UI
- Added More Detailed Food Views

### 1.4 — 2025-12-12

AI Image Recognition Improvements: 
- Upgraded AI model for food recognition

### 1.3 — 2025-11-08

Version 1.3 Changes:
Enhanced Food Logging
- Added In new methods to add food items to your log
- Removed outdated food entry methods
- Added the ability to create recipes from your favorite foods

Removed Pantry Feature
- Removed Buggy Pantry Feature/Tab

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*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 2026-07-03.*