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Hit My Macros vs Cal AI
Cal AI made photo calorie counting simple. If you train and want macros, workouts, and local meals in one place, here is how Hit My Macros compares.
Who each app is for
Cal AI
People who want the fastest possible calorie estimate from a photo, with minimal setup. Cal AI is owned by MyFitnessPal (acquisition announced March 2026) and remains a separate app.
Hit My Macros
Athletes who want protein, carbs, and fat dialed in, food and workouts on one timeline, and logging that matches the foods they actually eat.
What Cal AI does well
- Very fast onboarding and a simple snap-a-photo flow.
- Photo, barcode, and describe-your-meal logging that returns calories, protein, carbs, and fat.
- Uses the phone's depth sensor to help estimate portion volume.
- Since the MyFitnessPal acquisition, access to MyFitnessPal's large nutrition database.
- A 3-day free trial so you can test it before paying.
Where Hit My Macros is different
Counter scan matches, not guesses
Point the camera at the food on your counter and Hit My Macros matches it to real foods — barcode first, then your own taught photos and history — so the numbers come from a food entry, not a fresh estimate each time.
Food and workouts on one timeline
Log a meal and write your session in the same day view. You see what you ate around a 6 a.m. lift or a double day without switching apps.
Macro-fit meals near you
The Local Meals map shows restaurant meals near you that fit the protein, carbs, and fat you have left for the day.
Apple Watch app
Check remaining macros and log from your wrist between sets.
Built for people who train
Targets, suggestions, and workout logging are set up for athletes running training days, rest days, and competition blocks — not just a scale number.
Pricing
| Plan | Hit My Macros | Cal AI |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Free to download and track | 3-day free trial |
| Monthly | $9.99/month | See App Store |
| Annual | $59.99/year, 7-day free trial | See App Store |
| Lifetime | Lifetime Access (one-time; price shown in app) | See App Store |
Prices checked October 12, 2026; US App Store; may change.
Cal AI lists several "Unlimited" plans on the App Store at different prices without naming the billing period, so we don't quote a single number.
Eat like you train.
$59.99/year with a 7-day free trial, or $9.99/month. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings.
Cal AI is a trademark of its respective owner. Hit My Macros is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Cal AI. Competitor features and prices are based on publicly available information as of the date above.