Cal AI

Phone app that estimates calories and macros from a photo of your meal

PaidCalorie counters and nutrition trackers

Updated Nov 4, 2026 · AppBreakup editorial · iOS, Android

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Is Cal AI free?

No, it's a paid product

Free trial:: 3 days

Checked on Cal AI's site Nov 8, 2026

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MacroFactor
Starting price: $71.99 per year
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Free plan + paid
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Lifesum
Free plan + paid

Verified facts: 5 of 5
Alternatives ranked: 6
Approved reviews: 0
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About Cal AI

Cal AI is a calorie tracking app for iPhone and Android built around photo logging. You snap a picture of a meal, scan a barcode or nutrition label, or describe what you ate, and the app estimates calories, protein, carbs and fat. On iPhone it also uses the depth sensor to judge portion size. It syncs steps and workouts from Apple Health and Google Fit, supports custom foods and recipes, and offers a family plan. The appeal is speed: people who gave up on searching food databases can log a meal in seconds. The trade-off is accuracy; the company itself puts photo recognition at about 80 percent, so numbers for mixed dishes can be off. Cal AI is a paid subscription bought through the App Store or Google Play after a short free trial, and subscriptions do not move between iOS and Android.

Best for: People who want the quickest possible meal logging and accept rough estimates.

Cal AI pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)

Each line is quoted from Cal AI's own site, with the page it came from.

Plan or term	What it says	Checked	Source
Free trial	3 days	Nov 8, 2026	calai.app

What works

Log a meal from a single photo, barcode or text description
Syncs steps and exercise from Apple Health and Google Fit
Family plan for sharing one subscription

Why people leave

Photo estimates are approximate, by the company's own figure about 80% accurate
Subscription only, with a short trial
Can't import history from MyFitnessPal
Subscriptions don't transfer between iPhone and Android

Cal AI vs MacroFactor, MyFitnessPal and Lifesum

From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.

Attribute	Cal AI	MacroFactor	MyFitnessPal	Lifesum
Pricing	Paid	Paid	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Verified price	—	$71.99 per year	—	—
Free plan	No	No (free trial only)	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	No	No	No
Self-hostable	No	No	No	No
Platforms	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android, Web	iOS, Android

Full Cal AI vs MyFitnessPal comparison

Top Cal AI alternatives

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1
MacroFactor
Also offers photo logging, plus a verified database and weekly targets that adapt to your weight trend.
79.8
2
MyFitnessPal
Huge food database and a free tier for people who want more precise logging.
68.8
3
Lifesum
Includes photo and voice logging, and adds diet programmes and meal plans.
61.8
4
WeightWatchers
Points-based plan with coaching and community, for people who want structure rather than just photo logging.
59.4
5
Carb Manager
Better for keto dieters who need net-carb tracking rather than quick estimates.
57.5

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Cal AI: common questions

What is Cal AI?

Cal AI: Phone app that estimates calories and macros from a photo of your meal. Best for people who want the quickest possible meal logging and accept rough estimates. Available for iOS and Android.

Is Cal AI free?

No, Cal AI is a paid product.

How much does Cal AI cost?

Cal AI is a paid product. Free trial: 3 days. Checked on Cal AI's own site, November 2026.

Does Cal AI have a free trial or refund?

Free trial: 3 days. Source: Cal AI's own site.

Is Cal AI open source?

No, Cal AI is not open source.

What platforms does Cal AI run on?

Cal AI is available for iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Cal AI?

The highest-ranked Cal AI alternatives right now are MacroFactor, MyFitnessPal and Lifesum. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

Cal AI vs MacroFactor: what's the difference?

Both Cal AI and MacroFactor are paid products. Both run on iOS and Android.

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Cal AI facts

5 of 5 verified

Photo accuracy: About 80% (vendor figure); Checked Nov 8, 2026calai.app(opens source in a new tab); “It thinks my dinner is something else entirely CalAI is about 80% accurate.”
Free trial: 3 days; Checked Nov 8, 2026calai.app(opens source in a new tab); “See all FAQs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Over 100k 5-star ratings 4.8/5 • 4.7/5 CLAIM YOUR 3-DAY FREE TRIAL By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.”
Requirements: iOS 18+ or Android 10+; Checked Nov 8, 2026calai.app(opens source in a new tab); “CalAI requires iOS 18 or higher on iPhone, and Android 10 or higher.”
Health sync: Apple Health, Google Fit; Checked Nov 8, 2026calai.app(opens source in a new tab); “Connect with Apple Health." Android / Google Fit: Make sure CalAI is connected to Google Fit in the app settings.”
MyFitnessPal import: Not supported; Checked Nov 8, 2026calai.app(opens source in a new tab); “CalAI doesn't support direct imports from MyFitnessPal right now.”