The Food Identifier App (No Download Needed).
The full app experience. Zero downloads. Free.
Open the app free — foodidentifier.com, no downloadThe Food Identifier app is a web app — it runs entirely in your phone's browser at foodidentifier.com. You get the full AI food scanner (photo → calories and macros in ~3 seconds) with no download, no storage used, and no updates. Add it to your home screen and it works like a native app.
Is there an app to download?
No — and that is deliberate. There is no native download for the App Store or Play Store, because the web app already does everything: the photo scanner, barcode scanner, food diary, streaks and protein ring all run in your browser at foodidentifier.com.
A web app means zero download size, zero storage used, and zero manual updates — you always have the latest version the moment you open the page. Add it to your home screen and it launches full-screen, just like a native app.
Web app vs native app
How to add it to your home screen
iPhone (Safari)
- Open foodidentifier.com in Safari.
- Tap the Share button (square with up arrow).
- Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen."
- Tap Add. The icon appears on your home screen.
Android (Chrome)
- Open foodidentifier.com in Chrome.
- Tap the menu (three dots, top right).
- Tap "Install app" (or "Add to Home screen").
- Tap Install. The icon appears on your home screen.
Once installed, the app launches full-screen with no browser chrome — just like a native app.
What the app does
Photo Scanner
Snap any meal and get calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber and sugar in ~3 seconds.
Barcode Scanner
Scan packaged products to pull the nutrition label directly — no typing.
663-Food Database
Every estimate is grounded in a 663-food database built from USDA and published nutrition data.
Spike Score
A 1–100 blood-sugar impact score on every scan — higher means a bigger expected glucose spike.
Photo Diary
Your scans save automatically to a photo diary you can revisit anytime.
Streaks
Daily scan streaks with free freeze days keep you consistent without pressure.
Protein Ring
A visual protein goal ring fills as you scan meals through the day.
How food recognition works
When you photograph a meal, the app identifies each food item on the plate, estimates portion sizes against the 663-food database, and scores the meal for calories, macros and blood-sugar impact. It works on restaurant plates, homemade bowls, snacks and fruit — no typing required.
Food Identifier app FAQ
Can I download it from the App Store?
No native download is needed. The Food Identifier app is a web app that runs entirely in your browser at foodidentifier.com. It does everything — scanner, barcode, diary, streaks — with no App Store or Play Store install.
Is it free?
You get one free photo scan per day with no account. A Pro plan at $9.99/month adds unlimited scans, history and meal plans. See pricing for details.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. The web app runs in any modern browser — Safari on iPhone, Chrome on Android, and desktop browsers too. No download or install required.
How do I add it to my home screen?
On iPhone: open foodidentifier.com in Safari, tap the Share button, then "Add to Home Screen." On Android: open it in Chrome, tap the menu (three dots), then "Install app." It launches full-screen like a native app.
Does it work offline?
Scanning needs an internet connection because the AI runs in the cloud. Once a scan is loaded you can view the results, but new scans require a connection.
How is it different from the MyFitnessPal app?
MyFitnessPal requires typing each food and searching a database. FoodIdentifier lets you photograph the meal and get calories and macros in seconds — no typing. See the full MyFitnessPal comparison.
Can it recognize any food?
It recognizes foods from a 663-food database plus AI identification for mixed dishes, restaurant meals and homemade plates. See how food identification works for details.
Is my data private?
You do not need an account to scan, so there is no profile tied to your images. Photos are processed to return nutrition results and are not shared publicly.
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