MacroGaijin Support

How do I create an account or sign in?

MacroGaijin supports multiple secure sign-in methods:

• Email & Password: Register with any valid email address and a password of at least 8 characters.
• Continue with Google: Fast, one-tap sign-in on supported Android and iOS devices.
• Sign in with Apple: Secure native sign-in on iOS devices, including support for Apple Hide My Email.

What does MacroGaijin Premium include, and how do I cancel?

MacroGaijin Premium (¥2,980/month) unlocks the full culinary and tracking suite:

• 3 ingredient scans per day (Free tier: 2 scans/day)
• 3 gourmet chef-crafted recipes per scan
• Flavor-profile culinary insights
• Rarity-graded smart shopping list
• Unlimited saved recipes (Free tier limit: 30 recipes)
• Full nutrition history (Free tier: 14 days)
• Daily Recipe Remix (Free tier: 1 per week)

How to cancel your subscription:
All subscriptions and in-app payments are processed directly by Apple (App Store) or Google (Google Play Store) via RevenueCat. For your security, developers cannot cancel subscriptions or issue refunds on your behalf. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your device's store settings:

• On iPhone / iPad (iOS): Open the Settings app → Tap your Apple ID / Name at the top → Tap Subscriptions → Select MacroGaijin → Tap Cancel Subscription.
• On Android: Open the Google Play Store app → Tap your profile icon (top right) → Tap Payments & subscriptions → Tap Subscriptions → Select MacroGaijin → Tap Cancel subscription.

*Note: Uninstalling the app or deleting your account does not automatically cancel an active App Store or Google Play subscription. Please cancel via store settings before the next billing cycle.

How does ingredient scanning and nutrition label scanning work?

MacroGaijin offers two specialized camera scanning tools:

• Ingredient Scan (Pantry / Fridge): Snap a photo of what is in your fridge or pantry, or type items manually. The app detects ingredients and generates tailored recipes with macro breakdowns according to your chosen serving size (1 to 8 servings).
• Nutrition Label Scan (栄養成分表示): Point your camera at any Japanese food package's nutrition label. The app reads Energy (kcal), Protein (g), Fat (g), Carbohydrates (g), and Salt equivalent (g), letting you review and log the exact item into your diary in seconds.

How does the Daily Diary track my nutrition?

The Daily Diary tracks your daily intake against your custom calorie and macro targets (Protein, Carbs, Fat). You can add entries with a single tap from generated recipes, scanned package labels, quick manual macro entries, or custom foods.

How does the Smart Shopping List work in Japanese supermarkets?

When a recipe requires ingredients you do not currently have in your pantry, you can add them directly to your Shopping List. The list organizes items by Japanese supermarket aisle order (produce, meat/fish, dairy, pantry goods) and marks specialty items with rarity indicators so you know what is easy to find at your local store.