Reviews of AteMate Food Journal (Ate)

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List of user reviews and ratings for AteMate Food Journal (Ate)

Total ratings

4.03 (Rating count: 569)

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Review summary

AteMate is praised for its mindful, intention-focused approach and quick photo-based logging, plus useful after-meal reminders and long-term reliability. However, it is hampered by a paywall/no free version, Android-specific performance and camera permission issues, and usability friction that detracts from an otherwise thoughtful concept.

Pros

Mindful/intention-based logging with a neutral, non-calorie focus.
Easy to use with photo-based logging, reducing friction compared to a detailed diary.
After meals reminders provide helpful accountability nudges.
Long-term reliability and a reputation as a favorite meal tracker.

Cons

Subscription-based model with no free version; many users feel it is paywalled or requires payment to start.
Android performance issues: slow responses, lag, and unreliable uploads.
Camera access/permission problems on Android, preventing taking or uploading photos.
General usability friction and missing intuitive features, making logging tedious or unclear.

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User Reviews

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All time rating average: 4.03

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35% (23)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-06-14	Gr*****	lets you download the app, makes you create an account, and then asks you to put in your card details and subscribe to monthly payments. Its nothing special, ill just use the basic note pad on my phone thanks.
lets you download the app, makes you create an account, and then asks you to put in your card details and subscribe to monthly payments. Its nothing special, ill just use the basic note pad on my phone thanks.
2026-05-15	Sh*****	I dont want to take photos of everything I eat
I dont want to take photos of everything I eat
2026-04-19	Cy*****	spending money makes me keep track of what I'm eating in this app plus I think checking out the mindset behind it is going to help in some fashion or another we will see. Is really about what I'm willing to do with it.
spending money makes me keep track of what I'm eating in this app plus I think checking out the mindset behind it is going to help in some fashion or another we will see. Is really about what I'm willing to do with it.
2026-03-30	Ge*****	This app lures you into entering your email and forces you to pay for their subscription right after. You will have no way of deleting your account unless you pay.
This app lures you into entering your email and forces you to pay for their subscription right after. You will have no way of deleting your account unless you pay.
2026-03-16	kr*****	It's getting easier to use each day. I like how I can time stamp a late entry.
It's getting easier to use each day. I like how I can time stamp a late entry.
2026-03-08	Al*****	Brilliant concept for food tracking, can be utilized as a great accountability and mindfulness tool in ED Recovery. Wonderful tool for intuitive eating. This is the first meal tracking app Ive seen that has a truly neutral approach to food logging and centers the focus on INTENTION rather than GOALS. Even the apps premade goals center around mindful eating rather than calorie tracking. LOVE IT!
Brilliant concept for food tracking, can be utilized as a great accountability and mindfulness tool in ED Recovery. Wonderful tool for intuitive eating. This is the first meal tracking app Ive seen that has a truly neutral approach to food logging and centers the focus on INTENTION rather than GOALS. Even the apps premade goals center around mindful eating rather than calorie tracking. LOVE IT!
2026-02-22	An*****	Enjoyed while I could. Can not justify $10 a month to log food and there is no free version. Unfortunately had to uninstall.
Enjoyed while I could. Can not justify $10 a month to log food and there is no free version. Unfortunately had to uninstall.
2026-02-19	Ka*****	so far I'm loving it
so far I'm loving it
2026-02-09	Il*****	why can't I click on the picture and/or zoom in? COME ON Just editing 2/26 - how did it get so slow and bad? this used to be a really good app. completely ruined when it changed recently
why can't I click on the picture and/or zoom in? COME ON Just editing 2/26 - how did it get so slow and bad? this used to be a really good app. completely ruined when it changed recently
2026-01-21	lo*****	Love the After Meals reminder! After almost 5 years, Ate is still my favorite meal tracker!
Love the After Meals reminder! After almost 5 years, Ate is still my favorite meal tracker!