Reviews of MealCam

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List of user reviews and ratings for MealCam

Total ratings

4.70 (Rating count: 234)

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Review summary

MealCam is praised for its simple, stress-free, photo-centric approach that visually tracks daily meals with a playful UI and easy day-by-day overview. It helps with accountability without intense dieting pressure. Common drawbacks include paid access to past days, moving photos that some find distracting, limited long-term storage, notes not easily visible on the main view, and camera capture limitations with navigation quirks.

Pros

Simple and easy to use with a distraction-free approach that avoids calories counting pressure.
Visual/photo-centric journal that shows what was eaten and provides a day/week overview.
Playful, engaging UI with bouncing/circular photo visuals that boost motivation and accountability.
Helpful for quick review of daily intake and the ability to swipe through past days.
Focus on eating awareness rather than dieting, appealing to users seeking a light approach.

Cons

Pricing for viewing past days is a paid feature with unclear whether it’s a one-time or subscription, which some users find off-putting.
Photos move/bounce and can feel chaotic; many users would prefer a static, non-moving layout.
Limited long-term storage with only 1–7 days visible unless paid, and features for indefinite storage requested.
Notes attached to foods are not readily visible in the daily snapshot; users want overlay or easier access to notes.
Camera/capture limitations and navigation issues: no zoom, fixed shooting distance, and occasional ordering issues when viewing multiple days.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 5.00

All time rating average: 4.70

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Date	Author	Comment
2025-12-31	je*****	I’ve used many meal tracking apps in the past and am so glad I stumbled upon this one. It’s simple to use and extremely functional. I am loving not having the ‘stress’ of all of the bells and whistles on the cumbersome and complicated tracking apps. All we “need” is the knowledge of WHAT we ate to keep ourselves in line with our goals. We’re stressing ourselves out and complicating life with measuring to exactness to count calories and macros. I get that some need to do that but most of us don’t. Keeping it simple is the key to success. The quick swipe for viewing the eating/fasting window was an awesome update, and having all of the photos I took through the day all in one place is what’s keeping me going. It was 100% worth the in-app purchase to see days in the past at a swipe as well. I hope this app developer keeps the app active as it’s the best I’ve ever worked with. I will for sure be recommending it to others.
I’ve used many meal tracking apps in the past and am so glad I stumbled upon this one. It’s simple to use and extremely functional. I am loving not having the ‘stress’ of all of the bells and whistles on the cumbersome and complicated tracking apps. All we “need” is the knowledge of WHAT we ate to keep ourselves in line with our goals. We’re stressing ourselves out and complicating life with measuring to exactness to count calories and macros. I get that some need to do that but most of us don’t. Keeping it simple is the key to success. The quick swipe for viewing the eating/fasting window was an awesome update, and having all of the photos I took through the day all in one place is what’s keeping me going. It was 100% worth the in-app purchase to see days in the past at a swipe as well. I hope this app developer keeps the app active as it’s the best I’ve ever worked with. I will for sure be recommending it to others.
2025-07-10	sa*****	Ive just been using this app for a couple of days and have been very pleased with the process of tracking my meal in a simple and effective way. Its helped me to realize what im putting in my stomach. the little bubbles bouncing around is a very fun touch and make it seem like a visualization of my stomach contents. Lol. I only wish there were a button to lock the bubbles so they don't fly around as try to make sense of the pictures.
Ive just been using this app for a couple of days and have been very pleased with the process of tracking my meal in a simple and effective way. Its helped me to realize what im putting in my stomach. the little bubbles bouncing around is a very fun touch and make it seem like a visualization of my stomach contents. Lol. I only wish there were a button to lock the bubbles so they don't fly around as try to make sense of the pictures.
2025-03-29	DV*****	I’ve been using this app for years to stay at my goal weight and never expected it to be updated nor expected it to be better (since I felt it was perfect as it was) but this developer is just amazing! The latest fasting update and updated widgets are simply amazing! Thank you!!!
I’ve been using this app for years to stay at my goal weight and never expected it to be updated nor expected it to be better (since I felt it was perfect as it was) but this developer is just amazing! The latest fasting update and updated widgets are simply amazing! Thank you!!!
2024-08-16	~r*****	It helps so much to visualize what I eat. I can see my day or my week at one time to record. The bouncing ball pictures make it so colorful fun. This is the easiest food photo app out there!
It helps so much to visualize what I eat. I can see my day or my week at one time to record. The bouncing ball pictures make it so colorful fun. This is the easiest food photo app out there!
2023-02-10	Co*****	It’s so simple and easy. I love that there is nothing about the app encouraging weight loss or gain. It has really helped me pay attention to what I am eating without guilting me.
It’s so simple and easy. I love that there is nothing about the app encouraging weight loss or gain. It has really helped me pay attention to what I am eating without guilting me.
2023-01-28	ex*****	Would love to see the widget work on the homepages but such a cool app!!
Would love to see the widget work on the homepages but such a cool app!!
2023-01-26	Le*****	I almost never write reviews. This app is a hidden gem. Exactly what I was looking for to easily visually track my meals throughout the day. It’s a pleasure to use. Thank you! Well worth the paid upgrade.
I almost never write reviews. This app is a hidden gem. Exactly what I was looking for to easily visually track my meals throughout the day. It’s a pleasure to use. Thank you! Well worth the paid upgrade.
2022-10-07	To*****	This app is simple and straight to the point
This app is simple and straight to the point
2022-07-31	IM*****	I love the aesthetics. I used other photo journal apps and this is simple and effective at being able to review my daily food intake. One thing I do wish— When I add notes to a food pic, I wish I could see the text OVER the photo when I go back to the main page with all the photos. For example, I might add like “1 cup” as a note to a cup of juice. When I finish the note and go back to see the main page where all the photos are, I want to see “1 cup” across that photo of the juice.
I love the aesthetics. I used other photo journal apps and this is simple and effective at being able to review my daily food intake. One thing I do wish— When I add notes to a food pic, I wish I could see the text OVER the photo when I go back to the main page with all the photos. For example, I might add like “1 cup” as a note to a cup of juice. When I finish the note and go back to see the main page where all the photos are, I want to see “1 cup” across that photo of the juice.
2022-02-23	Sl*****	I have enjoyed using it and I think charging to see previous days is fair, but I think it’s a bit much for what it is at the moment. I wish there was an option for square non-moving photos like a gallery and if that was there I think this app would be even better.
I have enjoyed using it and I think charging to see previous days is fair, but I think it’s a bit much for what it is at the moment. I wish there was an option for square non-moving photos like a gallery and if that was there I think this app would be even better.