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Short, plain notes on calories, portions, plans and the quiet maths behind CaloRec. A new one most days.

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October 25, 2026 · 2 min read

Three free days, then $9.99 once: why no subscription

CaloRec is $9.99 once, after three free days. No subscription, no account. How the trial works, what stays free, and why the price is a line, not a wall.

  • price
  • trial
  • no subscription
  • privacy

October 24, 2026 · 2 min read

What “about 780” means: from a sentence to a number

Say 'two eggs, buttered toast and a coffee' and CaloRec answers with a number. The path that sentence takes, and why the model never invents a calorie.

  • how it works
  • on-device
  • nutrition data
  • portions
  • USDA

October 23, 2026 · 2 min read

Why CaloRec never counts your resting metabolism

Most calorie apps add the calories your body burns at rest, then subtract them again. CaloRec counts only active burn, and the number is more honest for it.

  • ledger maths
  • net balance
  • plans
  • active burn

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