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How to log food with your voice in TrueCal

By Eric Parker, founder of TrueCal. Published . Updated .

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TrueCal Pro can turn a spoken meal description into a food log with calories and macros. Record what you ate, stop the recording, and check the result in your food log.1

How to use it

  1. Tap Add entry, the plus button at the bottom of the screen, then tap Voice.
  2. Tap Start recording and allow microphone access if your phone asks for it.
  3. Say what you ate and how much. Include any ingredients, brand names, or preparation details you know.
  4. When you finish speaking, tap the stop control to send the recording. Wait for TrueCal to process your meal.
  5. Review the saved foods and amounts. If something needs changing, tap Edit this meal under the saved receipt and describe the correction.

Good to know

Voice logging needs Pro. Free manual calorie entry is a separate way to record calories without a spoken description.1

Nutrition results are estimates. A meal description supplies details about the foods and portions, so check that the saved result matches what you meant. TrueCal needs an internet connection to process the meal.1

You can also type a meal description or add a food photo in the phone app. The Apple Watch app has its own voice recording flow.1

Questions and answers

What should I say?

Describe the meal in ordinary words. Name the foods and give the amounts you know. You can include written details with a photo instead if that is easier for the meal you are logging.1

Can I correct a spoken meal after it is saved?

Yes. Use Edit this meal under the saved receipt to explain the change. Review the updated foods and amounts after the correction finishes.1

Can I log by voice on Apple Watch?

Yes, with Pro. The watch lets you record a meal for up to 15 seconds. Use the Apple Watch help article for its recording steps.1

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Sources

  1. Official TrueCal facts. TrueCal. 2026.