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Meals Chat

Send a photo of your meal and get calories, macros in seconds.

Checked 4 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since August 2024

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At a glance

Starts at $4.99 per month after free trial Includes unlimited meals on selected chat apps, not the iPhone app.
Free tier Yes, limited
Platforms iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram
Best for People tracking their diet on-the-go.
Not for People needing detailed manual input

4.0 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

Meals.Chat provides quick calorie tracking through photos. Great for busy individuals but not suitable if you need detailed ingredient logging without photos.

✓What it does well

QuickSend a photo and get instant results.
ConvenientUses your existing chat apps for integration.
Free trialFirst 15 meals are free without any commitment.

✕Where it falls short

Limited ingredient databaseMay not recognize all ingredients accurately.
No detailed loggingDoesn't allow manual entry of full nutrition details.
Extra cost for app versioniPhone app requires a paid subscription beyond the free plan.

Key features

Photo inputTrack meals with photos from your chat apps.
Macros includedProvides protein, carbs and fat information.
Caffeine detectionIdentifies caffeine content in drinks like coffee or tea.
Calorie Auto-DetectionIdentifies caffeine in drinks

Questions about Meals Chat

How does Meals Chat track calories?

Meals Chat tracks meals from photos. Users send a picture of their meal through a chat app and get calories and macros, including protein, carbs and fat, in seconds. It can also identify caffeine content in drinks like coffee or tea.

Which apps does Meals Chat work with?

Meals Chat works inside iMessage, WhatsApp and Telegram, so it uses chat apps people already have. There is also an iPhone app, which requires the paid Pro plan rather than the cheaper chat-app subscription.

How much does Meals Chat cost?

The first 15 meals on Meals Chat are free. After the free trial it costs $4.99 a month, which includes unlimited meals on selected chat apps but not the iPhone app. The Pro plan with the iPhone app costs $39.99 a year.

What are the limitations of Meals Chat?

The reviewer notes that Meals Chat may not recognize every ingredient accurately and does not allow manual entry of full nutrition details. Toolio lists it as not for people who need detailed manual input, since logging depends on sending photos.

Who is Meals Chat best for?

Toolio lists Meals Chat as best for people tracking their diet on the go, and the reviewer calls it great for busy individuals. It scores 4.0 out of 5, rated by Alex after real use.

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