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Subscriptions & Payments

Subscription Business Model

Freemium Model

CalorieBeat operates on a freemium model, providing essential features for free while offering premium capabilities through paid subscriptions.

Free Tier

What’s Included

  • ✅ 50 AI photo analyses per month
  • ✅ Basic analytics and charts
  • ✅ Manual entry (unlimited)
  • ✅ Profile management
  • ✅ Community features
  • ✅ Like and comment on posts
  • ✅ Dark/Light theme support

Limitations

  • 🔒 Limited to 50 AI requests per month
  • 🔒 Basic analytics only
  • 🔒 No data export
  • 🔒 Standard support

Premium Tier

Premium Features

  • ⭐ Unlimited AI photo analyses
  • ⭐ Advanced analytics and insights
  • ⭐ Data export functionality (CSV, PDF)
  • ⭐ Priority customer support
  • ⭐ Ad-free experience
  • ⭐ Early access to new features
  • ⭐ Enhanced AI accuracy
  • ⭐ Custom meal planning (coming soon)
  • ⭐ Workout program builder (coming soon)

Pricing

Monthly Subscription

  • $9.99/month
  • Billed monthly
  • Cancel anytime
  • Full premium access

Yearly Subscription

  • $99.99/year
  • Save 17% (~$8.33/month)
  • Best value
  • All premium features

API Usage & Limits

AI Photo Analysis Tracking

The app tracks your monthly AI usage:

Free Tier Usage

  • 50 AI analyses per month
  • Resets on the 1st of each month
  • Counter displayed in Settings
  • Real-time usage updates

Premium Tier Usage

  • Unlimited AI analyses
  • No monthly reset
  • No usage counter
  • Priority processing queue

Usage Notifications

You’ll receive notifications at these thresholds:

  • 80% used (40/50 analyses) - “You’ve used 40 of 50 AI requests this month”
  • 90% used (45/50 analyses) - “Only 5 AI requests remaining”
  • 100% used (50/50 analyses) - “Monthly limit reached. Upgrade for unlimited access”

Manual Entry Always Available

  • Unlimited manual entry on all tiers
  • No API usage counted for manual logs
  • Full nutritional database access
  • Complete workout library

Payment Processing

Powered by Stripe

CalorieBeat uses Stripe for secure payment processing:

  • Industry-standard security
  • PCI DSS compliant
  • Encrypted payment data
  • Trusted by millions

Managed by RevenueCat

Subscription management handled by RevenueCat:

  • Cross-platform subscriptions
  • Automatic renewal handling
  • Receipt validation
  • Subscription state sync

Supported Payment Methods

  • 💳 Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
  • 🍎 Apple Pay (iOS)
  • 🤖 Google Pay (Android)
  • 🏦 Bank transfers (selected regions)

Subscription Management

How to Subscribe

  1. Open the app and go to Settings
  2. Tap Upgrade to Premium
  3. Choose Monthly or Yearly plan
  4. Complete payment through Stripe
  5. Instant premium access

How to Cancel

  1. Go to Settings > Manage Subscription
  2. Tap Cancel Subscription
  3. Confirm cancellation
  4. Access remains until period end

Note: You can also manage subscriptions through:

  • iOS: App Store > Subscriptions
  • Android: Google Play > Subscriptions

Subscription States

Active

  • Full premium access
  • All features unlocked
  • Automatic renewal enabled
  • No usage limits

Expired

  • Reverts to free tier
  • 50 AI requests/month limit
  • Basic analytics only
  • Community features remain

Canceled

  • Access until period end
  • No automatic renewal
  • Can resubscribe anytime
  • Data preserved

Free

  • Default state for new users
  • 50 AI requests/month
  • Full manual entry access
  • Basic features

Billing & Invoices

Billing Cycle

  • Monthly: Billed every 30 days
  • Yearly: Billed annually on signup date
  • Automatic renewal by default
  • Email receipts sent automatically

Refund Policy

  • 7-day money-back guarantee
  • No questions asked refunds
  • Contact [email protected]
  • Processed within 5-7 business days

Receipts & Invoices

  • Automatic email receipts
  • View in Settings > Billing History
  • Download PDF invoices (Premium)
  • Tax documentation available

Family & Group Plans

Coming Soon

  • Family sharing (up to 6 members)
  • Team/group subscriptions
  • Corporate wellness plans
  • Educational institution pricing

FAQs

Can I switch plans?

Yes, upgrade or downgrade anytime. Changes take effect immediately (upgrade) or at next billing cycle (downgrade).

What happens if I cancel?

You keep premium access until the end of your billing period, then revert to the free tier.

Do unused AI requests roll over?

No, free tier requests reset monthly. Premium has unlimited usage.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, within 7 days of purchase. Contact [email protected].

Is my payment information secure?

Absolutely. We use Stripe’s secure payment processing. We never store your card details.

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