Waistline
A plain Android calorie diary that keeps its data local and its opinions to itself.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-11
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- mobileone-click install
- Installation
- Install the Android app from Google Play or F-Droid
- Where Your Data Lives
- Meals, diary entries, foods, goals, and measurements live in a local on-device database with import/export; barcode and food searches can contact Open Food Facts and USDA services.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Waistline is a simpler Android diary with a smaller verification and reporting layer than Cronometer's detailed micronutrients, biometrics integrations, recipes, and cross-platform history.
Replaces 3 paid apps
up to $42.97/mo ($516/yr) in subscriptions
Waistline FAQ
Common questions
Is Waistline free and open source?+
Waistline is an open-source tool licensed under GPL-3.0 that runs on local. A plain Android calorie diary that keeps its data local and its opinions to itself.
What paid software does Waistline replace?+
Waistline serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: Cronometer Gold, MacroFactor, MyFitnessPal Premium, saving up to $42.97/month ($516/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Waistline?+
Installation: Install the Android app from Google Play or F-Droid.
What is the catch or trade-off with Waistline?+
Waistline is a simpler Android diary with a smaller verification and reporting layer than Cronometer's detailed micronutrients, biometrics integrations, recipes, and cross-platform history.