Pensum
Articles
Everything we've published in one place. How the app actually works under the hood, down to the arithmetic, and where Pensum stands against the tracker you might be leaving. No hype, just the details.
How Pensum works
The two features other apps keep behind a subscription, explained in full. We publish the method because a number is only worth trusting if you can see how it was produced.
How we measure your expenditure →
The full adaptive-TDEE algorithm: every equation, every constant, and the research each one comes from.
Can AI estimate food weight from a photo? →
A running benchmark on real, scale-weighed plates. We publish every number, including the unflattering ones.
The photo guide →
How to get a closer calorie estimate from a meal photo: what to tell the app, and why it helps.
Honest comparisons
Side-by-side breakdowns for the app you're leaving. We say where the other one is stronger, too.
vs MyFitnessPal →
The basics stay free, and no ads.
vs Cronometer →
Generic foods first, and never any ads.
vs MacroFactor →
Adaptive targets, free for early users.
vs Yazio →
Fast and clean, with no gamified upsell.
vs Lose It →
Gram-level targets without the Premium wall.
vs Lifesum →
The tracking substance stays free, not just the diary.
vs Cal AI →
Photo calories, measured against a kitchen scale.
The whole tracker, free, no ads. That's the pitch.
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