Is PlateStack a free protein tracker?

Yes. Starter is free forever and includes a protein target, the daily macro dashboard, unlimited barcode scanning and food search, and unlimited saved foods, meals, and recipes.

Can I see how much protein I have left today?

Yes. The Today screen shows protein against your target. On iPhone, the Apple Watch rings and complications and the Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show protein left too.

How much protein should I eat?

PlateStack does not prescribe an amount. A calculator can suggest starting targets from your details, which you review and edit before saving. For a personal recommendation, ask a doctor or registered dietitian.

Do I need AI to log protein?

No. Search, barcode, manual entry, saved foods, meals, and recipes all work without AI. Starter also includes five monthly AI credits for optional photo, label, voice, and typed estimates.

Is the protein tracker on Android?

Yes. PlateStack runs on iPhone and Android phones. The Apple Watch app and widgets are iPhone only.

Are there ads in the free version?

No. PlateStack has no ads on any plan and does not sell your data.

See how much protein is left today.

Track protein against your own target on iPhone and Android, beside your macros and training. Unlimited barcode scanning and saved meals, free, with no ads.

Free: unlimited food search, barcode scanning, and workout logging. No ads.
Premium: $1.99/month or $14.99/year for Coach, AI logging, and full history. 7-day free trial for new subscribers where available.

PlateStack Today screen showing protein, carbs, and fat against the day’s targets

Protein on Starter.

Targets, barcode scanning, and saved meals never expire.

How do I see how much protein I have left?

Set a protein target once, in grams or percent, and every food you log counts down against it on the Today screen. No arithmetic.

On iPhone, protein left is also on the Apple Watch ring, the watch face, and your widgets.

Daily food record with calories, protein, carbs, and fat against the day’s targets

Grams or percent

Enter protein in grams, or as a percentage and PlateStack works out the grams from your calorie target.
Per meal

Split the day across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, so each meal has its own share.
On your wrist

Protein left on the Apple Watch and widgets (iPhone).

What is the fastest way to log protein?

Save the meals you repeat, then log them in a tap. Saved foods, meals, and recipes are unlimited on Starter.

For the rest, scan a barcode (unlimited), search, or type the numbers. Optional AI photo, label, and voice estimates stay editable before you save.

Search results for greek yogurt with protein grams on every row

Why doesn’t PlateStack reward hitting your protein?

“Reach Protein Goal” can show as an automatic habit, but it earns zero XP and is left out of the daily score, by design.

Rewarding the number teaches you to skip the days you fall short. Rewarding the log keeps them in the record.

Can I see protein next to my training?

Yes. Workouts, cardio, and bodyweight share the same record as food. See food and workouts in one app or the free workout log.

Targets and labels are estimates: a starting point you adjust, not a verdict.

Your Week summary with workouts, days of food logged, and average calories and protein against targets

What is free and what needs Premium?

Protein tracking is on Starter. Premium ($1.99 a month or $14.99 a year) adds Coach and AI logging (included and metered, not unlimited), meal plan drafts, and history beyond 30 days.

Swipe to see both tiers.

PlateStack Starter and Premium, selected features
Feature	Starter ($0)	Premium
Daily macro dashboard	Yes	Yes
Calorie, macro, weight, and body fat targets	Yes	Yes
Food search, barcode scanning, and manual logging	Yes	Yes
Saved foods, meals, and recipes	Yes	Yes
Apple Watch app and complications (iPhone)	Yes	Yes
AI photo meal scan	5 monthly AI credits shared across photo, label, voice, and typed	Included
Meal planning	No	Yes
Progress history	30 days	Full history

The pricing page lists every feature on both tiers.

Protein questions.

Is PlateStack a free protein tracker?: Yes. Starter is free forever and includes a protein target, the daily macro dashboard, unlimited barcode scanning and food search, and unlimited saved foods, meals, and recipes.
Can I see how much protein I have left today?: Yes. The Today screen shows protein against your target. On iPhone, the Apple Watch rings and complications and the Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show protein left too.
How much protein should I eat?: PlateStack does not prescribe an amount. A calculator can suggest starting targets from your details, which you review and edit before saving. For a personal recommendation, ask a doctor or registered dietitian.
Do I need AI to log protein?: No. Search, barcode, manual entry, saved foods, meals, and recipes all work without AI. Starter also includes five monthly AI credits for optional photo, label, voice, and typed estimates.
Is the protein tracker on Android?: Yes. PlateStack runs on iPhone and Android phones. The Apple Watch app and widgets are iPhone only.
Are there ads in the free version?: No. PlateStack has no ads on any plan and does not sell your data.

Count protein for free.

Install Starter, set a protein target, and log one meal. Premium is there if you ever want Coach and planning.