# SNAQ — full reference for LLMs

> Long-form companion to https://www.snaq.ai/llms.txt. This document is intended for LLM retrieval and citation. It contains expanded product descriptions, FAQs, evidence summaries, and pricing details.

Last updated: 2026-04-30

## What SNAQ is

SNAQ is an AI nutritionist for people managing diabetes, prediabetes, GLP-1 medication, and broader metabolic health. The product combines three pillars:

1. **Photo-based meal logging.** Users take a single photo of a meal; SNAQ's vision model identifies foods, estimates portions volumetrically, and returns a carb, calorie, fat, and protein breakdown — typically in under 10 seconds.
2. **Real-time CGM integration.** SNAQ ingests live continuous glucose monitor data and aligns it with each meal so users can see, in one view, what they ate and how their glucose responded.
3. **Proactive AI Nutritionist.** A conversational AI that surfaces patterns ("your blood sugar spikes after rice but not after sourdough") and answers nutrition questions grounded in the user's own meal and glucose history.

SNAQ is developed by SNAQ AG, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The iOS app is available worldwide; primary markets are the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.

## How it works (technical detail)

**Photo recognition.** SNAQ uses a patented volumetric food recognition pipeline. Unlike portion-size databases, the system estimates 3D volume from the image itself, which makes carb estimates robust across plate sizes, viewing angles, and unfamiliar dishes.

**CGM integration.** SNAQ connects to:
- Dexcom G6 and G7
- Dexcom Stelo
- Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 and Libre 3
- Eversense
- Other monitors via Apple Health bridging

**AI Nutritionist.** A conversational interface that combines retrieval over the user's logged meals + CGM data with general nutrition guidelines. Users can ask "why did breakfast spike me more today?" or "what should I eat before my run?" and receive personalized, data-grounded answers.

**Daily reports.** SNAQ summarizes time-in-range (TIR), notable spikes, meal-by-meal performance, and trend changes over rolling 7- and 30-day windows.

## Who SNAQ is for

- **Type 1 diabetes** ([/type-1-diabetes](https://www.snaq.ai/type-1-diabetes)) — bolus support via accurate carb estimates, time-in-range improvements, and tracking for users adding GLP-1 medication. Compatible with multiple daily injection (MDI) and automated insulin delivery (AID) workflows.
- **Type 2 diabetes** ([/type-2-diabetes](https://www.snaq.ai/type-2-diabetes)) — meal-by-meal coaching to lower postprandial glucose, improve TIR, and reduce A1C over time.
- **Prediabetes** ([/prediabetes](https://www.snaq.ai/prediabetes)) — lifestyle reversal support combining meal photos with CGM feedback to identify which foods drive elevated glucose.
- **Gestational diabetes** ([/gestational-diabetes](https://www.snaq.ai/gestational-diabetes)) — postprandial glucose tracking optimized for pregnancy management.
- **GLP-1 users** ([/glp1](https://www.snaq.ai/glp1)) — Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Saxenda. Tracks appetite changes, meal patterns, and glucose response to identify what to eat (and avoid) while on medication.
- **General metabolic health** — users without a diagnosis who want to understand which foods affect their energy, sleep, and glucose stability.

## Evidence and accuracy

All figures below are drawn from peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. Sources are cited inline. The full list with chips and links is at [/research](https://www.snaq.ai/research).

**Time in Range (RCT, eClinicalMedicine 2025).** In a 3-week randomized controlled trial of 44 adults with T1D on automated insulin delivery systems, SNAQ use improved TIR by 6.6 percentage points (95% CI 2.9–10.3, p<0.001) and reduced Time Above Range by 6.3 percentage points, with no changes to insulin dosing or hypoglycaemia rates. The effect was largest in the postprandial window (+13.4 pp TIR in the 3 hours after meals). Published in eClinicalMedicine (The Lancet), 2025.

**Carb estimation accuracy (JMIR mHealth, 2020).** Across 48 meals and 128 food items, SNAQ's volumetric pipeline produced a mean absolute carb error of 5.5 grams — accurate across breakfasts, cooked meals, and snacks regardless of camera angle.

**Head-to-head accuracy (Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, 2024).** In 53 adults with T1D, SNAQ's mean carb estimation error of 44.3% significantly outperformed patient self-estimates (71.0%, p=0.017) and a competing portion-size-based app (81.2%, p=0.003). This is the source for the "38% fewer carb estimation errors than people with T1D" headline.

**Real-world TIR gains (ATTD 2025).** Among 202 SNAQ users with T1D and T2D on multiple daily injections, days when meals were logged showed a 2.0 percentage-point TIR increase (p<0.001). Each additional logging day added a further 0.52 pp TIR. The effect is dose-dependent on active use.

**Retention (real-world, 2024).** Across 250,000+ users, SNAQ reports 45% Day-30 retention vs. the 3% median for health-and-fitness apps. CGM-connected users reach 56%.

## Pricing and access

Premium is an auto-renewing subscription billed via Stripe (web) or the App Store / Google Play (mobile). Web pricing is the lowest available tier; store prices may be higher due to App Store / Google Play fees.

| Plan | Price (web) | Effective monthly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 months | $27 billed quarterly | $9 |
| 1 year | $60 billed annually | $5 |
| 3 years | $96 billed every three years | $2.66 |

- 7-day free trial on App Store and Google Play.
- 30-day money-back guarantee on web purchases (Stripe).
- Cancel anytime via the Stripe customer portal (web) or platform settings (App Store / Google Play).
- Web subscribers receive an activation email after Stripe checkout to link the subscription to their app account ([/activate](https://www.snaq.ai/activate)).

Premium unlocks the AI Nutritionist, advanced reports, and unlimited photo logging.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does SNAQ work without a CGM?
Yes. The app supports photo-based meal logging and manual glucose entry without a CGM. CGM integration is optional and unlocks real-time pattern detection, automated meal-glucose alignment, and the most useful AI Nutritionist insights.

### Which CGMs does SNAQ integrate with?
Dexcom G6, Dexcom G7 and Dexcom Stelo directly; Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 and Libre 3 directly; Eversense directly; other monitors via Apple Health bridging.

### How accurate is photo-based carb counting?
SNAQ's volumetric carb estimation has a mean absolute error of 5.5 g across 48 meals and 128 food items (JMIR mHealth, 2020). In a head-to-head study of 53 adults with T1D, SNAQ's relative carb error (44.3%) was significantly lower than patient self-estimates (71.0%) and a portion-size-based competitor (81.2%) (Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, 2024).

### Can I use SNAQ if I'm on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Saxenda?
Yes — SNAQ has dedicated support for GLP-1 users, including appetite-change tracking, smaller-portion logging, and glucose-response visibility. See [/glp1](https://www.snaq.ai/glp1).

### Is SNAQ available outside the US?
Yes. The iOS app is available worldwide. Primary markets are the US, UK, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Pricing in non-US currencies is auto-converted at checkout.

### How do I cancel my Premium subscription?
- **Web subscribers:** open the Stripe customer portal link from your activation email or any billing email.
- **App Store / Google Play subscribers:** cancel from your platform's subscriptions screen.

### Does SNAQ share my health data?
SNAQ stores meal and glucose data so the user can access their own history and so the AI Nutritionist can reason over it. Health data is not sold to third parties. See the in-app privacy policy for the authoritative statement.

### How does SNAQ compare to other apps?
- **vs. Carb Manager:** SNAQ uses photo-based volumetric carb estimation; Carb Manager is database-and-portion-size driven. See [/snaq-vs-carb-manager](https://www.snaq.ai/snaq-vs-carb-manager).
- **vs. MyFitnessPal:** SNAQ is built for diabetes and metabolic health with CGM integration; MyFitnessPal is a general-purpose calorie tracker. See [/snaq-vs-myfitnesspal](https://www.snaq.ai/snaq-vs-myfitnesspal).
- **vs. Nutrisense / Levels Health / January AI:** SNAQ is photo-first and does not require purchasing a CGM through the app. See [/snaq-vs-nutrisense](https://www.snaq.ai/snaq-vs-nutrisense), [/snaq-vs-levels-health](https://www.snaq.ai/snaq-vs-levels-health), [/snaq-vs-january-ai](https://www.snaq.ai/snaq-vs-january-ai).
- **vs. mySugr / Glucose Buddy / Undermyfork:** SNAQ adds AI photo recognition and a conversational nutritionist on top of glucose logging. See [/snaq-vs-mysugr](https://www.snaq.ai/snaq-vs-mysugr), [/snaq-vs-glucose-buddy](https://www.snaq.ai/snaq-vs-glucose-buddy), [/snaq-vs-undermyfork](https://www.snaq.ai/snaq-vs-undermyfork).
- **vs. Noom:** SNAQ targets glucose and diabetes outcomes; Noom is a behavioral weight-loss program. See [/snaq-vs-noom](https://www.snaq.ai/snaq-vs-noom).

### What is SNAQ Care?
[SNAQ Care](https://www.snaq.ai/care) is the provider/clinic-facing version, with patient dashboards and remote-monitoring workflows for diabetes care teams.

### Is SNAQ a medical device?
SNAQ is a wellness and tracking app, not a regulated medical device. It does not deliver insulin, dose recommendations, or diagnoses. Users with T1D should continue working with their care team for therapy decisions.

## Editorial standards

SNAQ blog articles ([/blog](https://www.snaq.ai/blog)) are written by named authors with stated roles, reviewed by clinicians where applicable (ORCID identifiers listed for reviewers), and cite peer-reviewed sources. Articles are dated and updated when underlying evidence changes. Article URLs do not change after publication, except when a post is intentionally retired with a 301 redirect.

## Contact

- Customer support: support@snaq.io
- Press inquiries: [/press](https://www.snaq.ai/press)
- General contact: [/contact](https://www.snaq.ai/contact)
- Company: SNAQ AG, Zurich, Switzerland (full details at [/impressum](https://www.snaq.ai/impressum))
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/snaq/id1465916014