Question 1

How does Macroly work?

Accepted Answer

Macroly uses AI to analyze meal photos and return calorie and macro estimates in seconds. You can also log with a text description or by scanning a barcode. The free plan gets you started with no credit card required.

Question 2

Is Macroly free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Macroly is freemium. The free plan includes AI logging up to a monthly limit, core tracking features, and meal history. Premium unlocks unlimited logs, full AI learning from your corrections, and advanced tools. Subscribing via the web is typically more affordable than through app stores, since platform fees are avoided.

Question 3

Do I need to create an account?

Accepted Answer

Yes. An account is required to save your meal history, AI memory, preferences, and corrections across sessions.

Question 4

Is there a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

Macroly is a progressive web app (PWA). Install it to your home screen from iOS Safari or Android Chrome — no app store download needed. It works offline for basic features.

Question 5

How accurate is the AI calorie estimation?

Accepted Answer

Estimates are most reliable for common, clearly presented meals. Mixed dishes, hidden sauces, and variable restaurant portions are harder for any AI to pinpoint. Macroly shows confidence levels so you know when to review an estimate, and improves accuracy over time as you correct it.

Question 6

Why does the AI sometimes give a different estimate than I expect?

Accepted Answer

Portion depth, cooking method, added oils, sauces, and hidden ingredients all affect calories in ways a single photo may not fully reveal. If an estimate seems off, adjust it — that correction teaches Macroly to do better next time for that meal.

Question 7

What are the confidence levels?

Accepted Answer

Macroly shows confidence states based on how reliable the data source is. A verified barcode scan carries high confidence. A visual estimate of a mixed dish carries lower confidence, signalling you should review and correct if needed.

Question 8

Can I edit the AI estimates?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can edit calories, macros, and portions for any meal. Those corrections are stored and used to improve future estimates for similar meals. This is how the AI learns your real eating habits over time.

Question 9

What does "AI that learns" mean?

Accepted Answer

Each correction you make becomes feedback. Macroly applies that feedback to similar meals later, so your most common meals become more accurate with less effort over time.

Question 10

How do I log a meal with a photo?

Accepted Answer

Open the app, tap the camera, and photograph your plate. Macroly identifies each food item, estimates portions, and returns calories and macros in seconds. Good overhead lighting and a top-down angle give the best results.