Frequently Asked Questions

Noted uses natural language processing to understand what you type in plain English. When you enter something like "coffee with oat milk and a blueberry muffin," it breaks down each component and estimates calories based on standard serving sizes and nutritional data. The goal is speed over precision - good enough estimates in seconds rather than exact numbers that take minutes.

Yes, Noted works fully offline. All processing happens on your device. Your food log stays on your phone - no account required, no cloud sync, no data leaving your device. This also means the app works instantly without waiting for network requests.

No. Noted has no accounts, no sign-up, no onboarding quiz. You download the app, open it, and start typing what you ate. Your data stays on your device.

Noted prioritizes speed and simplicity over laboratory precision. Estimates are based on standard serving sizes and USDA nutritional data. For most people trying to build awareness of their eating habits, this level of accuracy is more than sufficient. If you need exact macro tracking for athletic performance, a more detailed app like MyFitnessPal may be a better fit.

Yes, Noted includes barcode scanning for packaged foods when you want more precision. But unlike other apps, it's not the primary input method - typing in plain English is faster for most meals.

Yes, Noted supports photo logging. Take a picture of your plate and Noted will estimate the calories. This is especially useful for meals where describing each component would take longer than snapping a photo.

Noted is designed for people who want calorie awareness without obsession. It's perfect if you're new to tracking and want to start somewhere gentle, if you've tried apps like MyFitnessPal and felt overwhelmed by the complexity, or if you want to know the number without all the noise. It's probably not for you if you need precise macro tracking for athletic performance or want social features and gamification.

Noted is free to download and use. The core functionality - typing what you ate and seeing calories - is completely free with no limits.

Noted is currently available for iPhone, requiring iOS 17.6 or later. There are no current plans for Android or web versions.

Noted is intentionally simpler. Where MyFitnessPal has extensive databases, barcode scanning as the primary input, detailed macro breakdowns, and social features, Noted focuses on one thing: letting you type what you ate in plain English and seeing the calories instantly. No searching through databases, no selecting serving sizes from dropdowns, no required fields. Just type and go.