CaloBurner
AI Calorie & Macro Tracker
Track calories, protein, carbs, fat, and steps in one app. Get a personalized calorie deficit plan based on your TDEE.
CaloBurner is an iOS weight loss tracker that tracks calories, protein, carbs, and fat from a photo of your meal. It includes a built-in step counter synced with Apple Health, personalized TDEE-based calorie deficit plans, and daily AI coaching check-ins. Built by a developer who lost 12kg in 2.5 months tracking every calorie.
How CaloBurner works
Set your goal
Enter your body stats and goal weight. CaloBurner calculates your TDEE and builds a personalized calorie deficit plan with daily macro and step targets.
Snap a photo
Take a photo of your meal and the AI logs calories, protein, carbs, and fat in seconds. Or use Quick Add for meals you eat regularly.
Track your day
Check your remaining calorie and macro budget throughout the day. Your steps sync automatically from Apple Health.
See results
Track your weight and see trends over time, maintain logging streaks, and get daily AI coaching feedback. A consistent weight tracker paired with calorie counting is what drives real results.
Everything you need to lose weight
A calorie counter, macro tracker, step counter, and AI food scanner, all in one app.
AI-Powered Food Scanner
Snap a photo of any meal and get an instant calorie and macro breakdown. The AI recognizes your food, detects ingredients, and logs protein, carbs, and fat automatically. Add context like "half portion" or "no sauce" to refine accuracy. Restaurant meals, home-cooked plates, and packaged foods all work.
Macro Tracker
Track protein, carbs, and fat alongside your calories. CaloBurner calculates your macro targets based on your body stats: 2g of protein per kg of bodyweight, optimized fat and carb splits. See your remaining macro budget at a glance throughout the day.
Built-in Step Counter
Most calorie tracking apps ignore the simplest way to burn more calories: walking. CaloBurner has a built-in step counter synced with Apple Health. Your daily steps are factored into your personalized calorie targets. No separate pedometer app needed.
TDEE-Based Calorie Deficit Plan
CaloBurner calculates your Total Daily Energy Expenditure using the Mifflin-St Jeor formula, your body stats, and your daily step activity. It sets a calorie deficit that is aggressive enough for visible results but constrained by safety guardrails, never below safe minimums.
Quick Add Meals
Save meals you eat regularly and log them with a single tap. Your morning oatmeal, your go-to lunch order, your protein shake. Quick Add removes the friction from daily calorie counting. The app learns which meals you log most and surfaces them first.
AI Coaching Check-ins
Get a personalized daily check-in based on your actual progress. CaloBurner's AI coach reviews your calorie intake, protein target, and step count, then gives you one actionable adjustment for tomorrow. No generic motivational quotes.
What makes CaloBurner different
Calorie deficit-first, not just food logging
Most calorie counting apps are glorified food diaries. CaloBurner starts with your goal, calculates a science-backed calorie deficit using your TDEE, and gives you specific daily targets for calories, protein, carbs, fat, and steps. The plan adapts to your body, not the other way around.
Step counter built into a calorie tracker
Unlike most calorie tracking apps, CaloBurner includes a built-in step counter. Users can view their calorie intake and step count in a single daily dashboard without switching between apps. Steps are factored directly into your calorie targets.
AI photo scanning: 3-second meal logging
No searching through food databases. No guessing portion sizes. Take a photo, review the AI's estimate, and log. The whole process takes about 3 seconds. Smart context chips let you refine accuracy without retyping.
Built by someone who lost the weight
CaloBurner was built by a developer who lost 12kg of fat in 2.5 months, going from 28% body fat to 15%, while traveling through Southeast Asia. Every feature exists because it was needed during that transformation. Read the full story →
Frequently asked questions
How does CaloBurner track calories?
CaloBurner uses AI to analyze photos of your meals and estimate calories, protein, carbs, and fat. You can also manually log meals or use Quick Add for foods you eat regularly. Your daily calorie target is calculated from your TDEE based on your body stats and activity level.
Is CaloBurner free?
Yes. CaloBurner is free to download and use. The free tier includes manual meal logging, daily macro goals, step tracking, and meal history. Premium features like AI meal scanning, AI coaching, progress graphs, and Quick Add are available with a 7-day free trial, then $49.99/year or $9.99/month.
Does CaloBurner work with Apple Health?
Yes. CaloBurner syncs with Apple Health to read your daily step count, which is factored into your personalized calorie targets. It can also prefill your weight, height, age, and biological sex from HealthKit during onboarding.
How accurate is the AI food scanning?
The AI provides estimates based on visual recognition of your meal. You can refine accuracy by adding context like "half portion", "no sauce", or "extra vegetables" using smart suggestion chips. For medical dietary requirements, always verify with a qualified professional.
What makes CaloBurner different from MyFitnessPal?
CaloBurner is built around a calorie deficit-first approach, not just food logging. It includes a built-in step counter (most calorie apps don't), uses AI photo scanning so logging takes seconds instead of minutes, and calculates your targets using TDEE science rather than generic recommendations.
Can CaloBurner help with weight loss?
CaloBurner is designed specifically for weight loss. It calculates a science-backed calorie deficit using the Mifflin-St Jeor TDEE formula, sets personalized macro targets (prioritizing protein for muscle preservation), and tracks your steps as your primary activity driver.
Does CaloBurner track steps?
Yes. CaloBurner has a built-in step counter that syncs with Apple Health. Your daily step count is factored into your calorie targets, and step-to-calorie burn calculations are adjusted for your weight and biological sex. Step goals range from 8,000 to 15,000 per day based on your plan.
How does CaloBurner calculate my calorie target?
CaloBurner uses the Mifflin-St Jeor formula to calculate your Basal Metabolic Rate, then factors in your daily step activity to determine your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE). It applies a calorie deficit based on your goal weight and timeline, with safety guardrails that prevent targets from dropping below healthy minimums.
Start your weight loss journey
Download CaloBurner and get a personalized calorie deficit plan in minutes. Free to start, no credit card required.