# ZiB - Simple Calorie Log — No subscription. Snap to log.

> Log meals by photographing them; calories and macros are automatically tracked. (iPhone/iPad app by Kara Rieben.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zib-simple-calorie-log/id6797659756 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kara Rieben](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780293766)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-18
- Data updated: 2026-10-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zib-simple-calorie-log/id6797659756/reviews.md

## What is ZiB?

Take a photo. That's the whole app.

No account. No onboarding. No setup screen asking your goals before it'll do anything. You open ZiB, you photograph your food, and it's logged.

FREE. NOT "FREE."
No paywall. No subscription. No locked features, no trial that expires, no upsell after your third meal. If you want to help with the running costs there's a tip jar in settings, and it unlocks absolutely nothing.

SIMPLE ON PURPOSE
One screen. Your meals, and a camera button. That's it.
- No streaks
- No badges
- No notifications telling you that you've broken anything
- A day you didn't log is just a day you didn't log

HOW IT WORKS
Photograph your meal. ZiB works out what it is and how much of it, then pulls the calories and macros from the USDA nutrition database — real published numbers, not invented ones.

If it's wrong, tap it and fix it. It remembers, and gets better at the food you actually eat.

PACKAGED FOOD
Scan the barcode for that product's exact label. If the nutrition panel is visible in your photo, ZiB just reads it.

APPLE HEALTH
Optional and off by default. One-way: ZiB writes your meals to Health and reads nothing back.

PRIVATE
No account, no sign-up, no analytics, no ads, nothing sold. Your meals stay on your phone.

THIS IS HALF THE PRODUCT
The other half is a screenless wristband. It notices you've started eating, buzzes once, and logs the meal when you hover your wrist over your plate and snap your fingers. Nothing to open. Nothing to remember.

One purchase. No subscription, ever.

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## Key features

- Log meals with photos
- Automatic calorie and macro tracking
- Barcode scanning for packaged foods
- USDA nutrition database integration
- Optional Apple Health sync
- No account or subscription required

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large | $5.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about ZiB

### How does ZiB log meals?

ZiB allows you to log meals by simply taking a photo of your food. The app then identifies the food, estimates the portion size, and pulls calorie and macro data from the USDA nutrition database.

### Is ZiB free to use?

Yes, ZiB is completely free with no paywalls, subscriptions, or locked features. While there is a tip jar in settings to support running costs, it unlocks no additional functionality.

### Does ZiB have ads?

No, ZiB is ad-free. The app is designed with privacy in mind and does not include advertisements.

### Can ZiB sync with Apple Health?

Yes, ZiB offers optional one-way syncing to Apple Health. It writes your logged meals to Health but does not read any data back from it.

### What devices does ZiB support?

ZiB is currently supported on iPhone devices.

### How does ZiB handle packaged foods?

For packaged foods, ZiB can scan the barcode to retrieve the exact nutritional information from the product's label. If the nutrition panel is visible in your photo, ZiB can also read it directly.

### What is the age rating for ZiB?

ZiB has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and above.

### How often is ZiB updated?

ZiB was last updated on August 19, 2026, indicating recent development and support.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-08-19

No release notes.

## More apps by Kara Rieben

- [War Table - AI Decision Maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-table-ai-decision-maker/id6780293764)

All apps by Kara Rieben: https://appshunter.io/developer/6780293766

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