Fatty liver apps barely existed two years ago; now there are a dozen, almost all with small review counts. Most focus on food scoring. Very few help with the other half of the problem — understanding the blood tests that started it all. This ranking covers six apps worth trying and who each is for.
Across 6 apps we evaluated the features that matter to an actual user, not the ones that look good on a landing page:
Lab understanding. Can the app read your report and explain ALT, AST, GGT and platelets against your own reference ranges? Does it calculate FIB-4?
Meal guidance. Photo scoring, nutrient budgets, barcode scanning — and whether the advice is practical.
Guidance quality. Is there an AI or expert guide, and does it show sources?
Doctor usefulness. Can you export a summary for your GP or hepatologist?
Stage coverage. Early fatty liver vs advanced disease (cirrhosis, ascites) needs different tracking.
Privacy. Account requirements and where your records live.
None of these apps diagnose liver disease or replace a doctor or hepatologist.
The Ranking
6 best fatty liver apps for iPhone in 2026
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Hepatica — Best for Understanding Your Liver Blood Tests (Our App, Full Disclosure)
Disclosure. Hepatica is built by Loveiko Labs — the studio publishing this article. We rank it first for people who want their lab results explained and a doctor-ready summary; for detailed daily nutrient budgets, see LiverPal and Liverly.
What it is. Reads lab reports by photo, PDF or manual entry and explains each value against your report's reference range; calculates FIB-4 when values are present; meal photo check with one practical swap; AI Liver Guide with visible sources; evening check-ins, alcohol-free days, doctor summary PDF.
Best for. Newly diagnosed people, anyone tracking liver enzymes between tests, GLP-1 users, people rebuilding after alcohol.
Strengths. Only app here combining report reading, FIB-4 and a sourced AI guide. No account; records on device; no ads. 20 languages.
Limitations. Very new (May 2026) with a single rating so far. Does not set sodium or protein budgets for advanced liver disease.
LiverPal — Best Clinical Nutrition Tracker (incl. Cirrhosis & Ascites)
What it is. A clinical nutrition tracker for fatty liver, cirrhosis and ascites that tracks sodium, added sugars, saturated fat and protein, with an AI meal scanner and liver-specific food grading.
Best for. People whose clinician gave them nutrient targets — especially sodium and protein in advanced disease.
Strengths. 4.9★ from 11 ratings. Condition-specific targets, photo meal scanning.
Limitations. Nutrition-first; no lab report explanation or FIB-4.
What it is. Photograph any meal and get a 0–100 liver score computed against daily budgets personalized to your diagnosis, from MASLD and MASH to fibrosis and cirrhosis.
Best for. People who want a simple number for every meal.
Strengths. Tracks added sugar, saturated fat and calories against personalized budgets.
Limitations. Launched July 2026 — 4.2★ from 6 ratings. Food-only.
What it is. A fatty liver tracker developed by a liver specialist, with a personalized action plan, traffic-light meal suggestions from text or voice, and weight-loss pacing guidance.
Best for. People who want a structured plan from a clinical designer.
Strengths. Specialist-designed; warns against too-rapid weight loss.
Limitations. 4.0★ from 19 ratings. No photo lab reading.
What it is. Scan food barcodes to flag liver-unfriendly ingredients, log a daily Liver Load score, scan lab reports for trends and generate clinician-ready reports.
Best for. Shoppers who want quick ingredient clarity in the store.
Strengths. Barcode scanning plus lab trends and clinician reports.
Limitations. Very small review base (2 ratings). No FIB-4.
We put our own app first only where we can say why. Here is where each app genuinely wins — including the cases where ours is not the right pick. App Store ratings and review counts were checked in October 2026.
Your situation
Best pick
Just diagnosed, want to understand the blood test
Hepatica — explains each value, calculates FIB-4
Clinician gave you sodium / protein targets
LiverPal
Want a simple score for every meal
Liverly
Want a specialist-designed action plan
LiverAlertMe
Want to scan barcodes at the grocery store
MyFiltr
Want lessons before anything else
DietSensor Nash
Cutting back on alcohol, want private tracking
Hepatica — hideable alcohol-free days
Need a doctor summary PDF
Hepatica or MyFiltr
No account, data on device
Hepatica
What none of these apps do
None of these apps — including ours — diagnose fatty liver, fibrosis or cirrhosis, or replace a doctor, hepatologist or dietitian. FIB-4 is a screening index, not a diagnosis; elastography, imaging or other tests may be needed.
Stopping heavy drinking can require medical support. Vomiting blood, yellow skin or eyes, confusion or severe abdominal pain need emergency care — call 911 or your local emergency number.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Why did you rank your own app first?
Hepatica is the only app here that reads your lab report, explains each value against your own reference range and calculates FIB-4 — the part of a fatty liver diagnosis most people understand least. It also has the fewest ratings; LiverPal and Liverly are stronger for detailed nutrient budgets.
What is the best app for fatty liver diet?
For daily nutrient budgets, LiverPal or Liverly. For a quick check of a meal with one realistic swap, Hepatica. For grocery shopping, MyFiltr.
Is there an app that calculates FIB-4?
Yes — Hepatica calculates FIB-4 when age, AST, ALT and platelets are available. Several standalone medical calculators also compute it.
Can an app reverse fatty liver?
No app reverses anything. Habits do — gradual weight loss, better diet quality, activity and less alcohol, as discussed with your clinician. Apps help you keep those habits and see whether your blood tests move.
Do these apps work for cirrhosis?
LiverPal and Liverly advertise diagnosis-specific targets including cirrhosis. Advanced liver disease needs close medical care; use any app only alongside your hepatology team.
Understand your liver tests — then change one meal at a time.
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Editorial ranking and disclosure. This article is an editorial ranking published by Loveiko Labs. We make Hepatica, which is ranked #1 with full disclosure. We are not affiliated with LiverPal, Liverly, LiverAlertMe (Worthy Works), MyFiltr or DietSensor. Information about other apps is summarized from their public App Store listings as of October 2026.
Educational, not medical advice. Nothing in this article is medical advice. Consult a qualified clinician about diagnosis and treatment of liver disease.
