Getting started with nærwert

Download and install

nærwert is available on the App Store for iPhone. Download it and open the app to begin setup.

Set up your profile

When you first open nærwert, you’ll be asked a few questions:

• Your goal — whether you want to lose, maintain, or gain weight
• Basic info — age, height, weight, and activity level
• Calorie target — nærwert calculates a suggested daily target, which you can adjust

This takes about 30 seconds. You can change any of these settings later.

Log your first meal

There are three ways to log food in nærwert:

Scan a barcode

Tap the barcode icon, point your camera at any product, and the food is logged instantly. This works with most German supermarket products.

Search for a food

Type the first few letters of any food. nærwert’s predictive search finds matches in under 2 seconds, including local German brands and standard foods.

Snap a nutrition label

Tap the camera icon and photograph any nutrition label. nærwert’s AI reads the values and creates a food entry for you — no manual typing required.

Track your macros

Your dashboard shows three color-coded bars for protein, fat, and carbohydrates. These update in real time as you log food. Tap any bar to see detailed breakdowns.

Next steps

• Set specific macro targets in Settings
• Add frequently eaten meals to your favorites
• Explore the food database for local products