Caltrac is free.
Every feature, unlocked for everyone — no paywalls and no credit card required.
No credit card required.
Free plan
$0
Everything, for everyone.
- ✓AI photo meal analysis
- ✓Unlimited meal logging
- ✓Automatic calories & macros (USDA-backed)
- ✓Net carbs & fiber breakdown
- ✓Daily, weekly & monthly dashboard
- ✓Streaks & goal tracking
- ✓iPhone & Android apps
- ✓Apple Health sync on iPhone
- ✓Calories burned & net balance
What photo logging costs elsewhere
Most calorie apps put photo logging behind a subscription. In Caltrac it’s free, along with every other feature.
| App | Photo meal logging | Price to unlock it (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Caltrac | Free | $0Every feature, no credit card |
| Cal AI | Subscription requiredFood scanning analysis results require a subscription | Plans listed from $2.99 to $29.99In-app purchases on the App Store |
| MyFitnessPal | Premium onlyMeal Scan and barcode scan | $19.99/month or $79.99/year |
| Lose It! | Premium onlyPhoto Meal Logging | Premium listed up to $79.99In-app purchases on the App Store |
| Cronometer | Gold onlyPhoto & Voice Logging | $10.99/month or $59.99/year |
| MacroFactor | No free tierWhole app is subscription-only | $11.99/month, $47.99/6 months or $71.99/year |
US prices from each app’s App Store listing and the MyFitnessPal Premium page, checked October 20, 2026. Prices change, vary by region, and may include trials or offers.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about what's free and what to expect.
Is Caltrac really free?
Yes. Every feature is free for everyone — AI photo meal analysis, unlimited meal logging, calories and macros, and the full daily, weekly, and monthly dashboard, in the iPhone and Android apps. There are no paywalls or locked features.
Do I need a credit card to sign up?
No. You can create an account and start tracking your nutrition without entering any payment details.
What's included in the free plan?
Everything: AI photo meal analysis, unlimited logging, USDA-backed calories and macros, a net carbs and fiber breakdown, streaks and goal tracking, the full dashboard, and calories burned with your net balance.
Are the iPhone and Android apps free?
Yes. Caltrac is free on the App Store for iPhone, where it syncs with Apple Health, and free on Google Play for Android.