This app used to be so simple. Take a picture and that’s it. Now there’s so many options for people like me who only need one. Love the thought of using an emoji next to the meal to see how one felt afterwards.
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| Oct 24, 2026 | 13.8K ratings |
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From the latest 500 reviews on the United States App Store, May 19, 2020 to Sep 22, 2026: 15% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.
41 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ I wish these apps would declare ight up front that there is no free version, only subscription offers.
★★★★★ ($10 a month also seems astronomical for what the app actually gives you) I don't see that there's an easy free version to have access to either, which I would prefer if there were just features that were locked unless…
★★★★★ This would help me do much if i wasnt too poor to use its monthly subscription.
14 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ Doesn't tell you you have to pay until after you've already gone through submitting all your information
★★★★★ Can't use At all without credit card.
★★★★★ ($10 a month also seems astronomical for what the app actually gives you) I don't see that there's an easy free version to have access to either, which I would prefer if there were just features that were locked unless…
13 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ It's much more courteous than prompting users to sign up immediately.
★★★★★ I hate this app, it serves no purpose just a bunch of articles from your “fitness coach “ even if you didn't sign up for fitness this app does not ask about my lifestyle what type of foods I consume just snap a photo…
★★★★★ I genuinely hate this model, I'm not downloading a free app on my phone just for it to make me go through a whole sign up and then tell me it's a paid subscription.
7 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ Doesn't tell you you have to pay until after you've already gone through submitting all your information
★★★★★ I've deleted the darn thing three times.
★★★★★ Been using this app for 9 years and it's gone from free to $8/month all of a sudden.
4 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ I love ate. I recently upgraded to iOS 16.2 and now my ate widget only shows a blank box! It used to show my last meal recap & stats! Help?!
★★★★★ I get an error message saying that I cannot log in through Facebook and that the developer is aware of the issue.
★★★★★ Lastly, the app description says it's a 7-day free trial, but when it prompted me in-app to choose a subscription model, it said “0-day free trial.” I'm sure this is simply a bug, but I'd rather not be on the public QA…
3 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ Yes, I understand you can add a note but the rest of the log is wrong and you can't change anything other than your note.
★★★★★ This app is not intuitive at all and the FAQs are useless.
★★★★★ I tried adding a photo already on my phone, but it cuts off half the photo, which makes this feature pretty useless.
2 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ It means you have transparency issues and bad customer service.
★★★★★ Be more than happy to chat with you to discuss how you think this could be improved, if you reach out to us on one of our support channels.
184 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.
★★★★★ I've been using this app since 2020, honestly, it's been great. There's not too much going on, probably best food journal there is if you value simplicity and consistency.
★★★★★ It's very simple and user friendly.
★★★★★ This app makes it so easy to move towards an intuitive eating and intuitive healthy life.
118 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.
★★★★★ I've been back for a few years since and I get it, gotta keep the app going somehow and I find it very helpful for my mindful eating habits.
★★★★★ This app has so many useful features.
★★★★★ The data is also very helpful too.
53 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.
★★★★★ I really enjoy keeping track of my meals with the app.
★★★★★ I really enjoy seeing my food through pictures as a way to be more accountable about what I'm eating everyday.
★★★★★ I throughly enjoy this app after being a long term original user before it became a subscription and I got miffed and left.
35 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.
★★★★★ I was charged for the trial period because I signed up a year ago and forgot, so you can only get the free trial once.
★★★★★ It clearly states that it's a subscription app with a free trial.
★★★★★ The price at $50/year is very affordable for what you get.
29 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.
★★★★★ I no longer have to use a fasting app where I have to start and stop my fast constantly if I eat something.
★★★★★ I have the app for quick access as a widget on my lock screen.
★★★★★ This is the fastest, easiest to use food journal out there. Can save a meal in a few taps. Use it every day and living it. The Why did you eat question really puts things into perspective. Changed my life. Thanks! 🙏
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Latest reviews, United States App Store.
This app used to be so simple. Take a picture and that’s it. Now there’s so many options for people like me who only need one. Love the thought of using an emoji next to the meal to see how one felt afterwards.
I’ve been using this app since 2020, honestly, it’s been great. There’s not too much going on, probably best food journal there is if you value simplicity and consistency.
Been using AteMate for a long time. I really enjoy keeping track of my meals with the app. It’s very simple and user friendly.
Update on 9/10/26: I just tried this app again after many months and many updates and they have changed and fixed nothing. The AI feature never gets the food right and you can't tell it what's in the picture. The whole point of logging food and journaling food is so you can go back and see what you ate that day or see patterns in your food so the log not being right is an issue. Yes, I understand you can add a note but the rest of the log is wrong and you can't change anything other than your note. The suggestions on what to change in the future are questionable at best because, again the food they think you're eating is wrong and the app is not worth the $10 a month minimum just to use it!!! Gave it a second chance and it's still the same awful app. The image-to-log feature is what most people are paying for and it sucks so I shouldn't be paying for a feature I can't use! 2/24/25: The app is fine until you use the photo analysis feature. It will always tell you it's not good. The first few times I didnt care beacsue my meals were not as good as it could have been but even if you do the suggestions it says and you replace everything with the “better option” it still says its processed even if you made it from scratch or its high in sodium even if you used all low sodium or it not enough veggies or its high in sugar when there's no sugar. It will always say it's a bad meal. I know it's just suggestions but if they want you to pay for this and use this for best results don't make it shame you for every meal you eat. I was told that my fruit bowl was “too high in processed sugar and I should try something lighter next time”!!! How much lighter can I get than a single apple with a few grapes? The only meals that got a ok result were ones where I literally had a single grape in the picture. That's not how healthy eating works; it's not just eating as light as possible. I was getting so stressed trying to make the meals so they would pass this stupid analysis and it's not possible or healthy.
I really like this app, but I don't use any of the features aside from the photo journal. I have no interest in an AI coach, personally. I wish there was a lower subscription tier with restricted features, but I understand that it might not be feasible/profitable. Unfortunately, for $9.99 per month, I just can't justify it when everything else is getting more and more expensive. Kudos to the devs for making a great app.
I used this app while I was losing weight after my first child. It helped me lose 30lbs! When I was pregnant with my second I had gestational diabetes and this app synced seamlessly with my blood sugar reader and I also used it to keep track of my steps and of course I use the photos to remember what I ate that day. Love it so much!
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Released Feb 16, 2017. Current version shipped Oct 17, 2026.
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