Calorie counter for iMessage
Meals.Chat is a calorie counter that lives in Messages. Text a photo of what you're eating to +1 415-815-0594 and the reply comes back in seconds: what it was, the calories, protein, carbs and fat, and where your day stands.
How to start
- Open Messages and start a new message to +1 415-815-0594, or tap the button above.
- Send a photo of your meal. A sentence works too: “chicken salad, no dressing”.
- Read the reply. If something's off, say what's different: “no cheese”, “half of it”, “two of those”.
What comes back
One readout per meal: what it was, the calories, then protein, carbs and fat in grams, then where your day stands against your goal if you've set one. Ingredients and caffeine are there when you ask. Nothing is labelled good or bad; it's a number, and the day's running total.
Good to know
- Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac, anywhere you have Messages.
- No account and nothing to install. The conversation is your account.
- Type today for where the day stands, week for the last seven days, goals to set a daily target, history for your last meals and web for a link to your history in the browser.
- Drinks count too, including the caffeine in coffee and tea.
Common questions
Do I need to install an app?
No. Meals.Chat is a phone number you text. Save it as a contact if you like.
Does it work on a Mac?
Yes. Messages on a Mac texts the same number, so you can log lunch from your laptop.
How accurate is it?
It's an estimate from a photo, so portions are approximate. Tell it what's different (“no cheese”, “half of it”) and it re-estimates in a sentence. For packaged food, a photo of the nutrition label gives it exact numbers.
What does it cost?
Your first 15 meals are free. After that Meals.Chat is $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year, and you can cancel any time. Pricing details.
Is my account shared across channels?
No. Each chat is its own account, so your meals, free tier and subscription stay in the chat you started in.
