Switching from a calorie tracker? Track protein with a personalized goal that accounts for GLP-1 use. Log by photo, voice or barcode, or scan a restaurant menu for ideas.
Hit your protein goal without tracking every calorie.
Log in seconds by photo, voice, barcode or manual entry. No account required. Manual and barcode logging are free forever.
LOG PROTEIN IN SECONDS
• AI photo scan: snap your meal and get an estimate of its protein in seconds. No database digging, no manual math.
• Voice: say "chicken wrap and a protein shake" and it's logged. Hands free, mid-meal, mid-workout.
• Barcode: scan packaged products for instant protein data. Free and unlimited.
• Manual: know your numbers? Add them in two taps. Always free.
SWITCHING FROM A CALORIE COUNTER? BRING YOUR HISTORY.
Most nutrition apps only save to Apple Health. Protein Buddy syncs both ways. Connect Apple Health to import protein logged in other apps, so your charts, patterns and insights work from day one. New entries from Protein Buddy are written back to Health too. Your data is never locked in.
A TARGET BUILT AROUND YOU
A short quiz sets your daily protein target from your weight, height, age, activity, goal and GLP-1 use, or you can enter your own number. Prefer a steady start? Your target ramps up gradually over two weeks.
LOG FROM YOUR HOME SCREEN
Widgets for your Home Screen, Lock Screen and StandBy keep progress in sight: a friendly companion builds up block by block as you eat, with one-tap shortcuts into photo, voice or manual logging.
YOUR HISTORY, IN YOUR HANDS
Add or edit entries on any day, even in the past: grams, time, even the date. Streaks and insights recalculate automatically, so a forgotten dinner never unfairly breaks your streak.
WORKS WITHOUT INTERNET
No signal? Photo and voice logs are saved on your phone and sent for recognition when you're back online. Nothing gets lost.
YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS
Your log lives on your phone. Photo and voice recognition send only the meal being analyzed. Signing in with Apple or Google is optional and adds backup, sync across devices and an easy move to your next phone.
SEE CONSISTENCY PAY OFF
Daily streaks, calendar history and weekly insights on timing, portions and rhythm show how steady protein turns into energy, recovery and strength.
WHY PROTEIN FIRST?
Protein helps you stay full, maintain muscle and recover after training. Most apps bury it under dozens of numbers you'll never use, then lock the basics behind a subscription. We track the one number that matters and keep the everyday tools free. All features are based on scientific studies of building healthy habits.
Set your target, then log your first meal.
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I've tried a lot of nutrition apps, and this is one of the few that actually makes protein tracking fast instead of feeling like a chore. The AI food scan is surprisingly accurate for everyday meals, and I love that I can also log food by voice, barcode, or manually depending on the situation. The interface is clean, responsive, and doesn't overwhelm you with unnecessary features.What really stands out is the focus on protein instead of forcing you to obsess over every single calorie. It's perfect if you're trying to build muscle, lose weight while preserving muscle, or simply make sure you're hitting your daily protein target. Apple Health integration is a nice bonus, and the app feels thoughtfully designed from start to finish.Looking forward to future updates, but it's already become part of my daily routine. Highly recommended!
Developer Response
Thank you so much, Daniela. It’s wonderful to hear the app has found a place in your daily routine. Your thoughtful review means a lot to us.
Highly recommended!
Mikalai Yarmotsyk
I used to do sports professionally, now I just train for myself — and got tired of apps with a ton of unnecessary numbers. Here everything is simple: one number — protein per day. Photo your meal — AI counts the grams itself, or you can just use voice. Lock screen widget, Apple Health sync, no registration. Convenient with no extra hassle. Recommend it!
Developer Response
Thank you so much, Mikalai! We built the app to make protein tracking effortless, so it’s wonderful to hear that the simple, no-hassle approach works for you. Your recommendation means a lot to our team, keep crushing your goals! 💪
Strongly recommend
StasyP
A very useful app, especially when you’re tracking your protein intake. Health requires a comprehensive approach, but nutrition is its foundation. The older you get, the more important it becomes to strengthen that foundation. And when you need to get a substantial amount of protein into your diet, Protein Buddy is invaluable.
Developer Response
Thank you so much, StasyP. Your thoughtful words really mean a lot to us, and we’re happy the app has been useful to you.
Great app
zvukovich
Really enjoying it so far. Simple, fast, and exactly what I needed.
Developer Response
Thanks so much! We built Protein Buddy to make protein tracking simple and fast, so it’s great to hear it feels that way. If there’s anything we can make even simpler, hit us up in the support chat in the app. We’d love to hear it!
Track protein without opening the app. New live widgets keep your daily progress one glance away, with faster sign-in and a smoother Protein Buddy experience.
Version 1.5.3
The developer, Melloway Inc, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Seller
Melloway, Inc.
Size
110.7 MB
Category
Health & Fitness
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 16.4 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
