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CalAI app we need a cloone that runs smoothly on both iOS and Android All features must be made. so to get no confusions ALL features are needed! The core experience must feel just as effortless: a user points the camera at a plate, snaps a picture, or scans a barcode, or simply types a quick meal description and—within moments—sees an accurate calorie count plus full macro and micronutrient breakdown.
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Subject: Proposal for CalAI App Development Project Dear , I am writing to express my interest in developing the CalAI app for both iOS and Android platforms. With a focus on delivering a seamless user experience, I am committed to ensuring that all features are implemented to provide accurate calorie counts and detailed nutrient breakdowns. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, the app will allow users to effortlessly capture meal information through various methods such as image recognition, barcode scanning, or manual input. The goal is to provide users with instant access to essential nutritional information to support their health and wellness goals. My expertise in mobile app development, particularly in creating intuitive and user-friendly interfaces, positions me as a suitable candidate for this project. I am dedicated to delivering a high-quality solution that meets your expectations and enhances the overall user experience. I am excited about the opportunity to collaborate on this project and bring your vision for the CalAI app to life. Please find my portfolio for your review: https://www.freelancer.com/u/Microlent I look forward to discussing the project further and working together to achieve success. Thank you for considering my proposal. Best regards,
$500 USD in 10 days
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Hello, I have carefully reviewed your CalAI-style app requirements and understand that the complete experience needs to work smoothly on both iOS and Android, including camera-based food recognition, photo analysis, barcode scanning, meal text input, calorie estimation, and detailed macro/micronutrient breakdowns. I have 10+ years of experience in mobile app development, AI/ML, computer vision, API integration, and backend systems. I can build the app using a cross-platform architecture such as Flutter/React Native with an AI food-analysis pipeline, nutrition database/API integration, barcode scanning, user accounts, meal history, and a clean, responsive UI. successfully implement this project from start-to-finish. Let's come together and create a platform that not only propels your business but also stands out prominently within the marketplace. Awaiting for your positive response. Thanks >>>>>>>We have developed the exact similar application which you need and we can share that over chat or we can arrange a meeting to discuss further <<<<<<
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hi — Elias here from Miami. I understand you’re looking to develop a calorie-counting app that works seamlessly across both iOS and Android platforms. Your goal is to create a smooth user experience while incorporating all essential features. A common challenge in projects like this is ensuring the app scales effectively while maintaining performance. The tricky part is usually managing the integrations and workflows, especially when it comes to processing images and calorie data. Ensuring reliability and speed will be crucial as you expand features or user base. My approach would be to structure the app with a robust backend, utilizing APIs for image analysis and calorie tracking. This will enhance maintainability and allow for future updates without disrupting the user experience. I've worked on similar applications that required careful handling of image uploads and user interactions, ensuring smooth performance even under load. A few questions to better understand the scope: Q1 – What user roles do you envision for the app, particularly regarding admin and user permissions? Q2 – Are there specific integrations you need with existing services or APIs? Q3 – What are your expectations for scaling in terms of user load and feature expansion? Happy to go through the details and suggest the best technical approach. Looking forward to hearing from you.
$500 USD in 5 days
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Hi there, I understand you're looking to build an effortless nutrition tracking app, CalAI. The core user flow involves three input methods: snapping a photo of a meal, scanning a product barcode, or typing a description. In each case, the system must identify the food items, query a comprehensive nutritional database, and return a detailed breakdown of calories, macronutrients, and micronutrients to the user's daily log. Technical approach: We'll build this using Flutter for a single, smooth codebase across both iOS and Android. A Node.js backend API will handle user data, process inputs, and manage integrations. For food recognition, we'll integrate a computer vision API for image analysis and an NLP model for text parsing. This backend will connect to a robust third-party nutrition database like Nutritionix or Edamam for accurate data retrieval. Core modules: The system will include visual food recognition (image upload -> AI analysis -> food item list), barcode scanning (UPC lookup -> product data retrieval), manual text entry (search & NLP parsing), and a user dashboard for tracking daily intake and nutritional goals. Relevant systems: We've built several AI-integrated mobile apps, including ServiceON (OpenAI integration), Nivue (AI-powered mood analysis app), and Squared QR Menu (a food-tech platform with a QR-based system). We would begin by developing an MVP focused on the most reliable features: barcode scanning and manual search. This establishes the core logging functionality. Next, we would integrate the image recognition module and refine its accuracy. This phased approach ensures a functional product early on. I have a few questions to clarify the scope: Regards, Rohit
$250 USD in 45 days
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Hello there, I will develop this CalAI mobile app - an instant calorie scanner. I have experience in mobile app development and apps deployment. I would like to hear more from you about this project. Thanks S Kisoth
$300 USD in 14 days
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Hey there, I’d be happy to share examples of similar applications I have developed recently. The core experience here is making food logging feel instant: camera or barcode input, quick meal descriptions, then a clear calorie, macro, and micronutrient breakdown without unnecessary steps. I’ve worked on mobile apps involving camera workflows, barcode scanning, API-driven data, and cross-platform iOS/Android interfaces, which fits the main interaction this app depends on. I would build the image, barcode, and text-entry paths as separate inputs feeding one nutrition result flow, with careful handling of loading states and response accuracy. Do you already have the nutrition database or AI service you want to use for food recognition? Looking forward to collaborating with you. Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.pk/u/Hammadhassan21/Top-Mobile-App-Expert Best regards, Hammad Hassan...
$375 USD in 10 days
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Hello, I am very interested in your project to develop the CalAI app for both iOS and Android platforms. I understand that the app needs to accurately calculate calorie counts and provide detailed macro and micronutrient breakdowns based on images, barcodes, or descriptions of meals. With my expertise in iOS and Android app development, as well as experience in AI chatbot technology, I am confident in my ability to deliver a seamless and efficient solution for this project. I plan to utilize my skills in iOS and Android development to create a user-friendly interface for capturing and analyzing meal information. By incorporating AI technology, I will ensure accurate and timely results for calorie counts and nutrient breakdowns. - MY WORK STATS: ✨ https://www.freelancer.com/u/XanvraTECH I look forward to discussing this project further and exploring how we can work together to bring the CalAI app to life. Best regards, Warda Haider
$250 USD in 4 days
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Hi, I reviewed the project and understand you want a CalAI app that lets users scan a plate picture, barcode, or type a quick meal description, then instantly see accurate calories with full macro and micronutrient breakdown. I’ll build a cross-platform Mobile App Development experience for both iOS and Android App Development, with an AI Chatbot flow for meal input plus a smooth camera/scan workflow, and I’ll ensure all features are consistent to avoid any confusion. I focus on responsive UI, clean code, and easy ongoing management so the core experience feels effortless on every device. Let’s discuss here now.
$250 USD in 30 days
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I propose leveraging AI and machine learning for accurate calorie counting, image recognition, and barcode scanning in the Calorie Counting app clone. Security and scalability will be key, with a focus on real-time processing and user experience optimization. I have experience in AI-powered app development and look forward to exceeding your expectations in this project.
$675 USD in 5 days
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Understanding the need for a seamless user experience, our team can create a calorie-counting app that allows users to effortlessly snap photos, scan barcodes, or enter meal descriptions for quick analysis. We prioritize delivering a smooth interface across both iOS and Android platforms. We’ve paid close attention to your requirement for all features to be included, ensuring users receive accurate calorie counts and detailed macro and micronutrient breakdowns. Our approach will utilize advanced image recognition and database integration for precise results. With expertise in mobile app development, including Swift and Kotlin, we focus on communication, quality, and on-time delivery. If you'd like, I can also share similar work we've completed and discuss the best approach for your project. Regards, JP
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hi, cloning a calorie-tracking app with camera, barcode, and text meal entry is feasible, but only if the recognition and nutrition layers are treated as separate systems rather than one feature. The real engineering risk is accuracy under ambiguous food images, especially portion estimation and fallback behavior when the model is not confident. I’ve built production AI systems where the user experience depends on fast inference, clean orchestration, and predictable outputs rather than just model calls. For this kind of app, I usually structure capture, food detection, nutrition lookup, and result validation as distinct services so the mobile experience stays responsive on both iOS and Android. The closest relevant work here is AI-Driven Marketing Suite Development -- 2 for AI workflow orchestration and user-facing automation, plus Custom Feature Development & Integration for mapping and implementing full feature sets inside live products. I’d recommend separating image analysis, barcode resolution, and text-based meal parsing, then routing all three into a normalized nutrition layer with confidence thresholds and user correction paths. That is what keeps calorie and macro output reliable instead of brittle. I build systems for long-term production use, not demos. If useful, I can sketch the feature architecture and identify the highest-risk parts of the clone before build starts. Thanks, Hercules
$750 USD in 7 days
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Hi I can show you my similar Health fitness and Calories platform and i understand he main challenge is making food recognition feel instant while keeping calorie and nutrition results consistent across camera scans, barcode lookups, and text based meal entries. I would build the iOS and Android app around a fast AI food recognition flow, reliable nutrition data, barcode scanning, and a backend designed to handle image processing without making users wait. I have 5+years of mobile and full stack development experience, including AI integrations, API driven applications, camera features, data processing and cross platform apps. I would focus on matching the complete user flow across both platforms, with careful attention to response speed and a clean interface. For the business side i would structure the free experience around useful daily tracking and reserve advanced insights or deeper nutrition analysis for premium users. Which AI or nutrition data provider are you currently using, or should I recommend the best options?? NOTE: I have carefully gone through your project details and can assuredly deliver what you require. Mobile Apps, https://www.freelancer.com/u/zainalitariq245/Mobile-App-Developer My portfolios, https://www.freelancer.pk/u/zainalitariq245 Looking forward to discussing your project further. Best Regards, Zain A.
$350 USD in 15 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
$400 USD in 14 days
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Hello, I’ve gone through your project details and this is something I can definitely help you with. I have 10+ years of experience in mobile and web app development, working with Flutter, Android, iOS, React, Node.js, and APIs. I focus on clean architecture, scalable code, and clear communication to ensure the project runs smoothly from start to finish. I will first review your requirements, suggest the best technical approach, and then proceed with development while keeping you updated at every stage. Here is my portfolio: https://www.freelancer.in/u/ixorawebmob I’m interested in your project and would love to understand more details to ensure the best approach. Could you clarify: 1. Do you need this for mobile, web, or both? 2. Do you already have UI/UX designs or should we create them? 3. Will there be any third-party API or payment gateway integration? 4. What is your expected timeline for completion? 5. Are there any reference apps or websites you like? Let’s discuss over chat! Regards, Arpit Jaiswal
$250 USD in 21 days
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Hello!! I understand you need a smooth CalAI-style mobile application for both iOS and Android, where users can take food photos, scan barcodes, or enter meals manually to get calories and complete macro and micronutrient details. * Do you already have a preferred design for the application? * Should users be able to save meals and track their daily intake? * Do you have an existing nutrition database or should I integrate a reliable one? A cross-platform solution can provide consistent performance on both platforms while keeping the code maintainable. Food image analysis, barcode scanning, meal entry, nutrition calculations, and future features can be integrated into one seamless experience. Relevant food, nutrition, and artificial intelligence projects have been completed, with a strong focus on accuracy, speed, and simple user experiences. Let us discuss the full feature list in chat and turn your idea into a polished application. Best regards Farhin B
$250 USD in 10 days
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Hi there, Hope you are doing well I’d love to build your CalAI-style AI Calorie & Nutrition Tracking App for both iOS and Android, with a smooth experience for photo-based food recognition, barcode scanning, and manual meal tracking. We have experience developing AI-powered mobile applications, API integrations, nutrition/health platforms, and scalable backend systems. Recommended Tech Stack Mobile: Flutter / Dart – single codebase for iOS & Android Backend: Node.js + NestJS Database: PostgreSQL Core Features AI Food Photo Analysis Take a photo of a meal or upload from gallery AI identifies food items and estimated portions Calorie estimation Protein, carbohydrates and fat breakdown Micronutrient information where available Allow users to edit quantities/ingredients for better accuracy Save analyzed meals to the daily food diary Barcode Scanner Scan packaged food barcodes Retrieve nutritional information Add products directly to meals Search and manually select products when needed Thanks & Regards Dheeraj k.
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I’ve reviewed your brief and this is a fairly feature-heavy app since you want the full CalAI-style experience on both iOS and Android, including photo-based calorie estimation, barcode scanning, text meal logging, and detailed nutrition output. We can handle custom app development and make sure the flow feels smooth and simple for users rather than clunky or overbuilt. If you already have any reference screens or a preferred tech direction, I can align the build around that. Happy to discuss the feature flow in more detail here on the platform.
$748 USD in 20 days
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Hello! This is Temo. I see you’re looking to clone the CalAI app for calorie tracking on both iOS and Android. It's crucial that this runs smoothly across both platforms, and I appreciate the emphasis on a complete feature set. With around 15 years of experience in mobile app development and a solid background in building apps with Objective C and React Native, I'm well-equipped to take on this project. Your main goal of delivering a functional and user-friendly app for calorie tracking stands out, and I’m ready to help you achieve that. To ensure we cover all bases, I have a few questions. Could you provide more details on the specific features you want replicated from the CalAI app? Also, do you have any design preferences or existing branding materials we should consider? Lastly, are there specific integrations or AI functionalities you envision for this app? Some similar things I've built include a regional health tracking app, a meal planner for nutritionists, and a fitness tracking app for local gyms. Let’s make this happen! Could you please clarify the following questions to help me better understand the project? Q1: What specific features do you want replicated from the CalAI app? Q2: Do you have any design preferences or branding materials? Q3: Are there specific integrations or AI functionalities you envision for this app?
$500 USD in 6 days
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Hello, The difficult part here is not simply recognizing food from a photo, but making photo scanning, barcode scanning, text entry, nutrition calculations, history, goals, and the rest of the CalAI experience feel like one fast and reliable mobile app on both iOS and Android. I can build the application around a shared cross-platform codebase with a proper backend for user accounts, meal history, nutrition data, AI analysis, barcode lookup, and progress tracking. For photo-based meals, I would combine image recognition with a nutrition database rather than relying on a generic AI response alone, which helps keep calorie, macro, and micronutrient results much more consistent. I would also handle subscriptions, onboarding, notifications, saved meals, goals, health integrations where required, responsive UI, device testing, and App Store/Google Play preparation. The complete user flow would be tested from first launch through meal logging and progress tracking. Do you want exact feature parity with the current CalAI version, including subscriptions and Apple Health/Google Fit integrations? Have a nice day.
$1,500 USD in 30 days
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Hello! Based on your project description, you are looking to build a full-featured AI nutrition tracking app inspired by CalAI, available smoothly on both iOS and Android. The core experience will let users take a photo of their meal, scan a barcode, or enter food through text and quickly receive calorie, macro, and micronutrient information. Since you specifically require all features, the app should be designed as a complete production-ready nutrition platform rather than a limited prototype. I recommend Flutter for iOS and Android with a Node.js backend, PostgreSQL, and an AI food-recognition/nutrition pipeline. I will implement camera-based meal analysis, food recognition, portion estimation, calorie and nutrition calculations, barcode scanning, text-based meal logging, meal history, daily nutrition tracking, macro and micronutrient breakdowns, user profiles and goals, and the supporting backend/admin functionality. I specialize in Flutter, AI-powered mobile applications, camera/image recognition, barcode scanning, nutrition platforms, APIs, and scalable backend development with 7+ years experience and I have done similar work in the past. Please open the chat window so I can share relevant AI and health/nutrition applications, discuss the complete CalAI feature list, AI approach, database/API requirements, timeline, milestones, and development approach. Thank you for considering my proposal. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Best regards, Nikita Gupta.
$300 USD in 10 days
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