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I'm looking to create a text messaging service focused on calorie tracking for dieting. Key functionalities include: - Creating an account for each user with their calorie limit - Responding to texts with the weight of food and providing calorie amounts - Asking if the client wants to add food to total calorie intake for the day - Text responding with their total intake so far and how many calories they have remaining - Allowing clients to text the barcode of the food they’re eating along with the weight, and receive a text back with the calories based on that information - Enabling clients to text the date along with the food and weight, so it can be added to that date’s calorie tracking Ideal skills and experience: - Experience in SMS service development - Knowledge in calorie tracking and dieting - Strong backend development skills to handle SMS requests and data processing - Linking to existing database - Building out API and database
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Hello, Thanks for posting this opportunity. I've already checked your job description and attached document, and I'm sure we can do this project. We are a crew of 35 very skilled developers, designers and QAs having 20 years of development experience. We can start working on it as soon as we finalize all the needs and conditions. We have delivered 300+ successful projects with 5-star ratings from clients, kindly check the reviews. Also, we have approximately 25% repeat hire rate due to our optimum services for client satisfaction. We can deliver you quality work within a defined timeline. Kindly ping us on the freelancer chat box and let's have a detailed discussion with you on the same. Rajesh
$2,250 USD in 60 days
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Hi, We've built SMS-based tracking services like this before. You need a text interface connected to a database that logs calories and sends back user stats — we can handle the PHP backend, Android integration, and cloud infrastructure to make it work reliably. Message me to discuss. Best Regards, Hasan
$1,500 USD in 60 days
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Hi — Elias here from Miami. Creating a text messaging service for calorie tracking is an interesting challenge that combines user engagement with reliable data processing. The real technical hurdle is ensuring seamless integration between the SMS platform and the backend, particularly in handling user data efficiently. What usually matters most here is the reliability of data transmission and scalability. A common issue in services like this is managing user permissions while providing an intuitive experience. The tricky part is automating calorie tracking without overwhelming users with notifications. My approach would involve structuring a robust API that connects the SMS service to a secure backend. This would allow for straightforward user interactions while ensuring the system can evolve with additional features. I’ve worked on similar SMS-driven applications, understanding the nuances involved in ensuring a smooth user experience. A few questions to better understand the scope: Q1 – What user roles do you envision, particularly regarding admin access? Q2 – Are there specific integrations or data sources for the calorie information? Q3 – What are your expectations for user scaling as the service grows? Happy to discuss the details and suggest the best technical approach. Looking forward to hearing from you.
$2,500 USD in 10 days
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With my extensive experience in mobile app development and software development, I am uniquely positioned to tackle your project in creating a diet calorie tracker SMS service. Our team at Our Software has developed various informational and e-commerce websites that effectively use APIs, handle backend requests, and process significant amounts of data - all of which are key components for your project's success. Additionally, I personally believe that no task is too small or big, and I bring this approach to every project I work on. Moreover, knowledge and understanding of the end-user requirements are essential. We thoroughly understand the complexity involved in managing a calorie-restricted diet. Having such a system that not only accurately counts calories but also helps the users stay within their limits is remarkable. Our team's keen eye for details and dedication to delivering quality solutions ensure we design features catered to your users' needs. In conclusion, our “WOW” factor stems from producing results that positively impact our clients, and we would love the opportunity to apply this mindset towards making your Diet Calorie Tracker SMS Service a reality. Choose us, choose quality, and let’s give your users the best possible tool to enhance their dieting journey.
$1,500 USD in 18 days
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Hello I got the idea of calorie tracking app but fully understand the scope. I would like to discuss all the details and all the features so I can give you development quote accordingly. I am a Software Developer and have 8+ years of experience and have completed more than 500 projects. To verify please check out my clients reviews on my profile. Let’s connect and bring your idea to life
$3,250 USD in 30 days
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Hi I can build your SMS-based calorie tracking service with user accounts, daily calorie limits, food intake logging, and real-time text responses. The main technical challenge is converting short natural-language food messages into reliable calorie estimates while keeping each user’s daily total accurate across SMS sessions. I would solve this with a backend API connected to your existing database, an SMS provider such as Twilio, structured user profiles, calorie lookup logic, and confirmation flows before adding food to the daily total. I can implement account creation, calorie-limit storage, food weight parsing, calorie calculation, daily intake tracking, remaining-calorie responses, and history logs. The system can ask users whether they want to add each food item before updating their total, which helps prevent incorrect entries. I can also design the API and database schema so the service can later support meal history, nutrition breakdowns, admin views, or app integration. This fits my experience with SMS automation, backend APIs, database design, Twilio-style messaging flows, user tracking, and health/fitness data workflows. Thanks, Hercules
$3,000 USD in 15 days
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You're building an SMS-first calorie tracker, so the important part is a reliable message loop rather than a generic mobile app. I would implement the account/profile model with daily calorie limits, Twilio-style inbound SMS parsing, barcode + weight lookups against a nutrition database, and clear replies for add/skip, total consumed, and remaining calories. My focus would be: - user/date based food logs with edit-safe database records - barcode + free-text food parsing with validation and fallback prompts - API/database layer that can link to your existing data source - SMS error handling for ambiguous foods, units, and missing weights - admin/testing tools so sample texts prove the full calorie flow before launch I can start by mapping the exact SMS conversation states and database tables, then deliver a working end-to-end prototype before expanding the food lookup coverage.
$3,000 USD in 21 days
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Hello, We would like to grab this opportunity and will work till you get 100% satisfied with our work. We are an expert team which have many years of experience on PHP, Data Processing, Mobile App Development, Android, Cloud Computing, Software Development, Backend Development, Database Management, API Development, Content Management System (CMS) Lets connect in chat so that We discuss further. Regards
$2,300 USD in 7 days
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Hello! As per your project post, you are looking to build an SMS based calorie tracking service that allows users to manage their daily nutrition goals entirely through text messaging. The goal is to create a simple and accessible experience where users can track food intake, receive calorie information, monitor remaining calories, and maintain daily dietary awareness without needing a mobile application. My focus will be on delivering a complete SMS calorie tracking platform featuring user account creation with personalized calorie limits, food calorie lookup based on food type and weight, conversational SMS interactions, daily calorie tracking, confirmation prompts before adding food entries, remaining calorie calculations, intake summaries, user profile management, daily reset logic, and secure backend data storage. I specialize in SMS automation platforms, AI powered conversational systems, backend development, API integrations, user account management, and scalable cloud applications. My focus will be on creating a reliable and user friendly service that provides accurate calorie tracking while keeping the SMS workflow simple and engaging. Let’s connect to discuss the SMS workflow, nutrition data source, and user experience so we can build a scalable calorie tracking service that makes dieting simple and effective. Best regards, Nikita Gupta.
$1,500 USD in 22 days
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Hi, building a calorie tracking SMS service means handling reliable and timely SMS delivery is crucial One hidden challenge is ensuring that messages are consistent despite varying network conditions and potential delays With over 10 years in backend development using Laravel and native PHP, Smart Sols has built robust and scalable messaging systems that handle API integrations and message queues efficiently Have you thought about whether users will interact via two-way SMS or just receive updates? Let's discuss how we can deliver a seamless and responsive SMS-based calorie tracker for your users.
$2,700 USD in 21 days
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A calorie tracker over SMS lives or dies on how fast you parse a text like "two eggs and toast" and reply with a number. That's the part worth getting right first. I'd build this around a messaging provider like Twilio for the SMS layer, with a backend that handles the parsing, food lookup, and daily tallies per user. The food matching is where most of these get tricky. Free-text input needs a forgiving parser plus a nutrition database, and I'd plan for the cases where the reply is ambiguous so the service can ask a quick follow-up instead of guessing wrong. I've built systems that handle a lot of messy external input. At Coinread I architected services with 150+ external integrations, and keeping responses fast and reliable under load is something I've spent years on. For the budget range you've set, this is a realistic build: SMS in, parse, store, reply, daily summaries, and a simple way for you to see what users are logging. Do you already have a nutrition data source in mind, or is picking one part of the job?
$1,500 USD in 7 days
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As a seasoned full-stack developer with a strong background in PHP and software engineering, I am beyond ready to take on your project. My 12+ years of experience have honed not only my technical skills but also my keen problem-solving abilities. Building out APIs and databases, linking to existing systems, and ensuring smooth data processing are second nature to me. With this skill set, constructing the backend infrastructure for your diet calorie tracker SMS service will be an efficient and effective process. Moreover, utilization of AWS platforms such as Lambda and S3 is also one of my strengths. This means seamless integration with cloud platforms, making data readily accessible to users while maintaining security - a crucial aspect when handling personal dietary information. Additionally, I possess a solid understanding of database management and have worked extensively with tools like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB and Redis. This will enable us to build a robust database for your application.
$1,500 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I can build your SMS based calorie tracking service with a clean backend architecture that handles user accounts, calorie limits, food lookup, and real time SMS interactions. I have strong experience building API driven backend systems, messaging workflows, and database systems that process user inputs and return structured automated responses. For your project, I will design a backend service that connects an SMS gateway (such as Twilio or similar) with a structured calorie tracking engine. Each user will have a profile stored in a database containing daily calorie limits and intake history. When a user sends a text, the system will parse the food item or weight input, calculate calories from a food dataset or API, and respond with the calorie value, confirmation prompts, and updated daily totals including remaining calories. I will also implement conversational logic so the system can ask follow up questions such as whether to add the item to the daily total, and maintain stateful tracking across messages. The backend will expose APIs for managing users, syncing data, and linking to external databases if required. I will ensure reliable data storage, structured logging, and clean API design for future integration with CMS or analytics tools. The solution will be fully documented so your team can maintain and extend it easily. Best, Justin
$2,250 USD in 7 days
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Hi, We would like to grab this opportunity and will work till you get 100% satisfied with our work. We are an expert team which have many years of experience on PHP, Data Processing, Mobile App Development, Android, Cloud Computing, Software Development, Backend Development, Database Management, API Development, Content Management System (CMS) Please come over chat and discuss your requirement in a detailed way. Thank You
$1,500 USD in 10 days
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Hi I will be able to help you. Please message me so that we will have detail technical discussion. I have 9+ years of combined experience in Mobile Application development, Website development, Desktop application development, 3rd party Artificial Intelligence api, AR/ VR, Chatbot, Blockchain- Cryptocurrency, CRM & ERP, Game Development and any other Software development. Please consider me and initiate a chat for further detailed discussion. Regards, Anju
$1,800 USD in 30 days
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As a seasoned AI & Embedded Systems Engineer with over 8 years of experience, I am well-suited for your project. I've successfully developed many AI-powered applications and I'm confident my expertise would be invaluable in creating an efficient Diet Calorie Tracker SMS Service. My in-depth knowledge of calorie tracking and dieting paired with my strong backend development skills make me the perfect candidate for this particular venture. Having built APIs and databases before, I understand the importance of linking existing systems and creating cohesive user experiences. In my previous projects, I've utilized REST APIs and various cloud backends such as Firebase and AWS, which would be beneficial for your text messaging service. Additionally, my fluency in mobile app development (with Android being one of my core strengths) allows me to ensure full-fledged integration between your SMS service, calorie database, and user accounts. Finally, what sets me apart are the "complete hardware-to-app systems" I strive to deliver. I have a profound understanding of how different components - from PCB designs and firmware to cloud infrastructure - interact to create an optimum user experience. Let's join hands to build a comprehensive system that revolutionizes diet tracking through simplified SMS functionality!
$3,000 USD in 45 days
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Creating a text messaging service for calorie tracking sounds like a valuable project. To build this SMS service, I’d focus on a PHP backend to handle user data and integrate with a reliable SMS gateway for sending messages. We can utilize a cloud-based database for data management, ensuring scalability and performance as user demand increases. I'd start by setting up the database and backend API, then implement the SMS functionalities. Q1: What specific features do you want in the SMS service, such as reminders or daily logs? Q2: Are there any particular mobile app functionalities you envision, or is the focus solely on SMS? Q3: What’s your timeline for launching the service? Let’s make this happen.
$2,500 USD in 17 days
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As the lead of SoftwareLinkers, I can confidently say that our team would be an excellent fit for your project. Our extensive experience in backend development and API integration will ensure that your SMS service is fast, robust, and secure. In addition to bridging APIs and building databases, my specialized knowledge in PHP & MySQL make us an obvious choice for creating your ideal SMS diet tracker. Moreover, we have a knack for turning complex ideas into user-friendly systems. With calorie tracking being a central part of your app, it's crucial to provide users with accurate information in the most efficient way possible. We'll not only make sure that each text is processed quickly and accurately at our end but also set up responses that are easy to understand on the user end. To wrap it up, we understand technology alone isn't the solution - you need someone who thoroughly understands the problem domain as well. As a team made up of experts who're very much aware of calorie tracking and dieting with hands-on experience in similar projects, we know the pain points, we have addressed them before and ready to solve yours too. When you bring us on board you get not only a robust technical platform capable of handling all requirement but also a technical partner who has your business goals in their mind. Let's build this system together to help people track their calories seamlessly!
$2,400 USD in 42 days
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I’ve helped build SMS services that collect user inputs and deliver personalized responses quickly, so this calorie tracker fits right into that flow. Starting with user accounts and calorie limits, I’d set up a smooth backend to process incoming texts with food weights, calculate calories from a database, and confirm additions to daily totals. One question: do you already have a food calorie database you want to integrate, or should I help source or build one? Also, would you prefer using a platform like Twilio or a different SMS gateway for sending/receiving messages? From a similar project tracking exercise routines via SMS, I know that handling user state and seamless response timing is key. This can be delivered efficiently with a robust API linked to your database for logging and quick lookups. I’m ready to get started on building this flow so users get immediate calorie feedback and reminders with minimal delay.
$3,000 USD in 7 days
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This sounds less like a basic calorie app and more like an SMS-first food logging system, where the main challenge is making each reply feel fast, accurate, and simple enough that users keep using it. I’d start by setting up user accounts with daily calorie limits, then build the SMS flow around clear states: food lookup, weight parsing, calorie calculation, confirmation, and daily total updates. For barcode entries, I’d connect the backend to a nutrition database/API, handle cases where a barcode is missing or has multiple serving sizes, and ask a short follow-up instead of guessing. I’d also store every logged item with timestamps so daily totals reset cleanly and users can text something like “total” anytime. I’ve built API-backed systems in PHP/Python before where reliability mattered more than fancy UI, so I’d keep this lean and easy to maintain. Do you already have a nutrition database in mind, or should that be selected as part of the build? Ready to start.
$2,000 USD in 7 days
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