Students
Free forever, no account needed. Track nutrition between classes without any friction.
College budgets are tight and schedules are packed. Metrical is completely free with no premium tier, no ads, and no account required. Track your meals between classes in seconds. Whether it's dining hall food, late-night pizza, or a protein bar on the way to lecture, just snap a photo or type what you ate. No cost, no commitment, no friction.
2,000+ Active Users
2 eggs with toast
Breakfast
Greek yogurt + fruit
Snack
Chicken salad bowl
Lunch
100% Free, No Strings Attached
Every feature in Metrical is free forever. No premium tier, no trial that expires, no ads interrupting your tracking. Perfect for students who can't afford yet another subscription.
No Account or Sign-Up Needed
Start tracking the moment you open the app. No email, no password, no social media login. Your data stays on your device and your identity stays anonymous.
Track Between Classes
Log your dining hall lunch in 10 seconds between classes. Type "turkey sandwich and an apple" or snap a quick photo. AI does the rest while you walk to your next lecture.
Smart food recognition
Forget about food databases! AI identifies and estimates calories automatically
Snap a pic or type
Capture meals with your camera or just describe them in natural language
Local storage
Your data stays on your device with easy import and export options
Lightning fast
Optimized for speed with a minimalist interface for quick tracking
No login required
Start tracking immediately, no account creation needed
Multi-language support
Available in English and Spanish (more languages coming soon!)
What users say
🇺🇸Sarah J.
Fitness coach
Finally an app that doesn't make me overthink meals. I snap a photo of my plate and forget about it. My clients love it too: zero learning curve and no annoying sign-up screens.
🇬🇧Michael R.
Software engineer
As a developer, I appreciate the privacy-first approach. No account, no cloud, all data stays on my device. It's also insanely fast: I log lunch in literally 5 seconds flat.
🇨🇦Emily L.
Nutritionist
I recommend Metrical to clients who struggle with food diary fatigue. It promotes mindfulness without obsession, exactly what I want from a tracking tool in my practice.
🇦🇺David K.
Personal trainer
I've tried every calorie app out there. Metrical is the only one my clients actually stick with because it's so quick. The AI photo detection is surprisingly accurate even with homemade meals.
🇺🇸Sarah J.
Fitness coach
Finally an app that doesn't make me overthink meals. I snap a photo of my plate and forget about it. My clients love it too: zero learning curve and no annoying sign-up screens.
🇬🇧Michael R.
Software engineer
As a developer, I appreciate the privacy-first approach. No account, no cloud, all data stays on my device. It's also insanely fast: I log lunch in literally 5 seconds flat.
🇨🇦Emily L.
Nutritionist
I recommend Metrical to clients who struggle with food diary fatigue. It promotes mindfulness without obsession, exactly what I want from a tracking tool in my practice.
🇦🇺David K.
Personal trainer
I've tried every calorie app out there. Metrical is the only one my clients actually stick with because it's so quick. The AI photo detection is surprisingly accurate even with homemade meals.
🇩🇪Anna W.
Medical student
Between 12-hour study sessions and hospital rotations, I have zero time for complex apps. Metrical lets me stay on top of my nutrition without any mental overhead. Game changer.
🇲🇽Carlos M.
Marathon runner
Switched from MyFitnessPal after 3 years and never looked back. No ads, no premium upsells, and the AI understands meals in Spanish perfectly. Exactly what I needed for race prep.
🇺🇸Rachel T.
Yoga instructor
The no-account-needed approach is genius. I opened the app for the first time and was tracking within seconds. No email, no password, no BS. Just food logging that respects my time and privacy.
🇬🇧Jason P.
Busy parent
With three kids under 7, I don't have time for complex apps. I literally take a photo of whatever chaos is on my plate and Metrical figures it out. It fits perfectly into my routine.
🇩🇪Anna W.
Medical student
Between 12-hour study sessions and hospital rotations, I have zero time for complex apps. Metrical lets me stay on top of my nutrition without any mental overhead. Game changer.
🇲🇽Carlos M.
Marathon runner
Switched from MyFitnessPal after 3 years and never looked back. No ads, no premium upsells, and the AI understands meals in Spanish perfectly. Exactly what I needed for race prep.
🇺🇸Rachel T.
Yoga instructor
The no-account-needed approach is genius. I opened the app for the first time and was tracking within seconds. No email, no password, no BS. Just food logging that respects my time and privacy.
🇬🇧Jason P.
Busy parent
With three kids under 7, I don't have time for complex apps. I literally take a photo of whatever chaos is on my plate and Metrical figures it out. It fits perfectly into my routine.
Is Metrical really free for students or is there a catch?
Metrical is genuinely free for everyone, students included. There is no premium tier, no trial period, no ads, and no data selling. Every feature, including AI food recognition and macro tracking, is available at zero cost. There is no catch.
Can Metrical recognize dining hall and cafeteria food?
Yes. You can photograph your dining hall tray and AI will identify and estimate the calories for each item. It also works great with text input, for example "scrambled eggs, toast, hash browns, and orange juice" gives you an instant breakdown.
Is it truly free?
Yes! Metrical is completely free with all core features included: AI meal analysis, photo recognition, macro tracking, insights, and more. No ads, no data selling. The optional Cloud plan ($29.99 one-time) adds cross-device sync, automatic backups, and enhanced AI.
Do I need to create an account?
Not for the free version. Metrical requires zero sign-up — you open the app and start tracking immediately. If you upgrade to Cloud, you sign in with just your email (magic link, no password needed).
Where is my data stored?
On the free plan, all your data stays 100% on your device. Nothing is sent to our servers. With Cloud, your data is encrypted and synced securely, but a local copy always remains on your device as an offline backup.
How accurate is the AI?
Works best with common foods and workouts. Include details like '100g Greek yogurt' or 'grilled chicken breast with rice' for better estimates. Cloud users get access to our enhanced AI model for even better accuracy.
How is this different from MyFitnessPal?
Metrical uses AI to estimate calories instantly from photos or text descriptions, no searching through databases. It's designed to be 10x faster, completely private, and has a generous free tier with no ads.
What does Cloud include?
Cloud is a one-time $29.99 payment that gives you lifetime access to: cross-device sync (use Metrical on your phone, tablet, and computer), automatic cloud backup, enhanced AI analysis with a more powerful model, and advanced long-term insights and trends.
Is Cloud a subscription?
No! Cloud is a one-time payment of $29.99. You pay once and get lifetime access. No recurring charges, no surprise fees.
Does it work offline?
Yes! Both Free and Cloud work fully offline. Your food logs, history, and stats are stored locally on your device. Cloud users get automatic sync when back online.
Can I track macros (protein, carbs, fat)?
Absolutely. The AI automatically estimates macronutrients for every meal. You can also set custom macro goals and track your daily progress against personalized targets. This works on both Free and Cloud.
Is it available on iOS and Android?
Metrical is a progressive web app (PWA) that works on any device with a browser. On iOS, you can add it to your home screen from Safari for a native app-like experience. No app store download needed!
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Track your calorie deficit effortlessly with AI. No manual logging, just snap and go.
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Hit your protein targets daily. AI estimates macros automatically so you stay on track.
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Log meals in seconds between training sessions. Works offline, no internet required.
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Build food awareness without obsession. Lightweight tracking that promotes healthy habits.
Learn moreBusy Parents
Zero setup time. Open the app, snap a photo of your meal, done. Perfect for chaotic routines.
Learn moreAdd to your Home screen
Get instant access to metrical by adding it to your home screen. It works just like a native app!
- 1Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad
- 2Tap the Share button
- 3Select "Add to Home Screen"
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