How rewarded ads work in a free calorie tracker
Why LogMyPlate uses rewarded ads for extra scans and what users should know about AdMob.
Why rewarded ads exist
AI meal analysis has real server and model costs. Rewarded ads can give users extra scans without requiring a subscription at launch.
The user chooses whether to watch an ad. If the ad completion is verified, the backend credits extra scan access.
What AdMob may collect
Rewarded ads are served by Google AdMob. Depending on device settings and ad personalization choices, Google may collect advertising identifiers and technical data for ad delivery.
That is why the privacy policy includes an advertising section and why the site publishes app-ads.txt at the domain root.
What the app should not do
A rewarded ad should not hide essential safety information, force users to accept medical advice, or make calorie estimates look guaranteed.
The experience should remain clear: AI estimates are approximate, ads unlock scans, and users can choose whether to watch.
FAQs
Is app-ads.txt already configured?
Yes. The website publishes the AdMob seller line at /app-ads.txt for the configured publisher ID.
Do rewarded ads make the app less private?
Ads introduce third-party ad data practices. Users should review the privacy policy and device ad personalization settings.