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Log carbs in seconds.
With zero fuss.
12 Carbs is built for pure speed. No account walls, no slow cloud loading spinners, and no bloated calorie menus. Just scan, type, and get back to your life.
0.2sLaunch Speed
100%Offline & Private
4M+OpenFoodFacts Barcodes
THE PROBLEM WE SOLVE
Tired of Bloated Calorie Counters?
Many food tracking apps are designed as complex weight-loss platforms. They take seconds to open, require account sign-ups, and frequently lock barcode scanning behind expensive recurring paywalls.
Conventional Calorie Trackers
Typical multi-purpose diet & weight loss platforms- Slow Startup & PopupsMulti-second cold starts with splash screens and coaching upsells
- Mandatory Account Sign-UpForced email registration, password management, and cloud syncing
- Restricted Barcode ScannersBasic package scanning frequently locked behind subscription paywalls
- Calorie & Macro BloatCluttered with calorie burn goals, exercise logs, and complex menus
- Cloud-Dependent OfflineDegraded performance or connection errors without a stable internet connection
- Remote Cloud StoragePersonal dietary and health habits transmitted to external servers
- Locked-In DataHealth logs trapped in proprietary servers without easy offline backup or device transfer
THE 12 CARBS DIFFERENCE
12 Carbs
Built purely for carbohydrate speed & usability- Instant 0.2s LaunchNo splash screens or loading spinners; ready to type immediately
- Zero Accounts RequiredNo login or personal credentials required; open and log in seconds
- Free Barcode ScannerInstant package lookup powered by OpenFoodFacts (4M+ items)
- Pure Carbohydrate FocusSingle-purpose utility focused only on carbs and meal grouping
- 100% Offline-FirstCore logs stored locally on phone (search & barcode scanning require internet)
- 100% On-Device PrivacyHealth logs never uploaded, tracked, profiled, or sold to third parties
- Full Export & Import BackupEasily export and import custom foods and logs for backup or device transfer
ENGINEERED FOR USABILITY
Everything You Need. Nothing You Don't.
Carefully crafted with Flutter and local Hive database technology to deliver the smoothest, fastest carb counting experience on mobile.
Instant Cold Start
No waiting for remote databases to sync. The app starts in under 300 milliseconds so you can log your food before your coffee gets cold.
Free Barcode Scanner
Point your camera at packaging to instantly look up verified carb contents from the worldwide, community-driven OpenFoodFacts catalog.
100% Offline & Private
Your food choices and health habits belong to you. Data is stored on your physical phone in a local database. No tracking, no profiling, no selling.
Meal Timeline & Grouping
Entries are automatically grouped into Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Snacks based on time of entry, giving you a clear view of your daily carb distribution.
Quick Direct Entry
Eating homemade food or dining out? Just type a label and carb amount directly. No need to look up 15 individual recipe ingredients.
Full Export & Import Backup
You have full ownership of your records. Easily export and import your custom foods, saved items, and food logs for backup or seamless device transfers.
WHO IT'S FOR
Designed for Those Who Need Answers Fast
When food is on the table, counting carbs shouldn't be a 5-minute ordeal.
CRITICAL DAILY USE
Type 1 & Insulin-Dependent Diabetics
Calculating insulin boluses before a meal requires fast, accurate carbohydrate counts. 12 Carbs gets you the numbers you need in 3 seconds so you can dose and eat without stress.
MACRO FOCUS
Keto & Low-Carb Dieters
Stay in ketosis without having to micromanage 40 unrelated micronutrients. Track your daily total or net carbs cleanly with instant visual tallies.
ZERO LEARNING CURVE
Parents, Babysitters & Caregivers
Managing carbs for a child? Hand the phone to a grandparent, school teacher, or babysitter. With zero login friction, anyone can scan a snack barcode and read the carbs instantly.
FEATURE COMPARISON
How 12 Carbs Compares
See how a dedicated, speed-first utility compares to conventional tracking platforms.
| Key Capability | 12 Carbs | Conventional Calorie Trackers | Complex Diet Trackers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcode Scanner | ✓ Included Free | ✕ Frequently in Paid Tier | Limited in Free Tier |
| Account Requirement | ✓ None (Instant Access) | ✕ Mandatory Sign-up | ✕ Mandatory Sign-up |
| Cold Launch Speed | ✓ ~0.2s Instant | ✕ Slower (Heavy Cloud Sync) | ✕ Slower (Heavy Cloud Sync) |
| Offline Reliability | ✓ Local Hive DB (Online for Barcodes) | ✕ Cloud Dependent / Fails Offline | ✕ Degraded / Cloud Dependent |
| Backup & Device Transfer | ✓ Export & Import Foods / Logs | ✕ Tied to Cloud Account | ✕ Tied to Cloud Account |
| Health Data Privacy | ✓ Data Stays on Phone | ✕ Synced to Remote Servers | ✕ Synced to Remote Servers |
| Subscription Model | ✓ Prepaid Passes / Lifetime | ✕ Recurring Subscriptions | ✕ Recurring Subscriptions |
TRANSPARENT MONETIZATION
No Auto-Renewing Subscriptions
Many utility apps lock you into recurring charges that renew automatically. We offer straightforward, transparent choices.
100% Free Core Features
Log carbs, scan barcodes, organize meals, and export backups without paying. Supported by subtle native ads integrated naturally among the content.
No Unexpected Recurring Renewals
Prefer an ad-free experience? Choose a prepaid pass (1, 3, 6, or 12 months) or a Lifetime unlock. When a prepaid pass ends, it simply expires without charging you automatically.
GOT QUESTIONS?
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the food and barcode data come from?+
12 Carbs integrates with the OpenFoodFacts database—the world's largest open, crowdsourced catalog containing over 4 million scanned grocery items worldwide. You can also save your own custom foods and enter direct values anytime.
Does the app work without an internet connection?+
Yes, completely! 12 Carbs is built offline-first using Hive NoSQL storage. All your logged meals, custom foods, and history are stored right on your device. Only querying new, uncached barcodes from OpenFoodFacts requires an active connection.
Is my personal health data uploaded or sold?+
Never. 12 Carbs does not require an account, has no user profiling, and does not operate central servers to harvest your dietary data. You own your data, and you can export it as a zip file at any time.
Can I calculate insulin doses with 12 Carbs?+
12 Carbs is designed as an ultra-fast carbohydrate tracker and reference guide to assist your meal planning. It does not calculate medical doses or act as a medical device. Always consult with your diabetes healthcare team for insulin management.
When will the iOS / iPhone version be available?+
The Flutter iOS build is currently in preparation for the Apple App Store. You can bookmark this site or check back soon for the official launch.
Ready to Count Carbs Faster?
Download 12 Carbs on Google Play today. Free, offline, and ready to log in seconds.