Choose Leaf
Portrait of Tobias Hausleitner, creator of Choose Leaf

Hi, I'm Tobi

I'm Tobias Hausleitner, the person behind Choose Leaf. I'm an independent developer based in Munich, Germany, and I work on Choose Leaf in my spare time alongside my full-time job. It's a personal project that grew out of my own experiences and something I genuinely care about.

Why I made Choose Leaf

I became vegetarian in 2014, after realizing that I couldn't justify using animals for food when other options were available. Going vegan felt like the logical next step, but actually making that change wasn't as easy as I had hoped.

When eating animal products is considered normal and they're part of almost every aspect of everyday life, it's surprisingly easy to stick with familiar habits. It took me until 2026 to finally become fully vegan.

Looking back, I think something that would have helped me get there sooner was a way to see my progress and stay motivated along the way. I've always been someone who loves numbers, statistics, and seeing how small changes add up over time.

That's where the idea for Choose Leaf came from. I wanted to create a simple, encouraging way for people to track their eating habits, recognize their progress, and work towards eating fewer animal products at their own pace.

Whether you're just starting to explore plant-based eating or have been on that journey for years, I hope Choose Leaf can make it a little easier to keep going.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be vegan or vegetarian to use Choose Leaf?

No! You don't have to become vegan or even vegetarian overnight to make a difference. Every vegetarian or vegan meal you choose can help reduce your impact on animals and the environment. That's why Choose Leaf focuses on building lasting habits rather than taking an all-or-nothing approach. Every meal matters.

Is Choose Leaf a calorie or nutrition tracker?

No. Choose Leaf doesn't track calories, nutrients, or individual ingredients. Instead, it focuses on whether your meals are vegan, vegetarian or contain meat or fish. The idea is to make tracking your eating habits quick and easy, without having to enter everything you eat.

How is my impact on animals and the environment calculated?

Choose Leaf uses research-based estimates to show how your food choices may affect animals and the environment. These calculations draw on average data about factors such as greenhouse gas emissions, land and water use, and animal welfare. The figures are intended to give you a meaningful sense of your progress, not to represent exact real-world outcomes.

Do I have to log every meal?

Not at all! You can use Choose Leaf as often as you like and track as much or as little as works for you. Of course, logging more consistently will give you a clearer picture of your eating habits over time, but there's no need to be perfect. You can also log an entire day instead of individual meals.

What is the Garden?

The Garden adds a little fun to your plant-based journey! As you log vegan and vegetarian meals, you earn resources that you can use to grow plants in your very own virtual garden. You can also discover seed packets and collect different plants as they grow through several stages. With 58 plants to collect, there's always something new to discover!

Is Choose Leaf free?

Yes! Choose Leaf is free to download and there is no subscription. Instead, there is an optional Supporter Package that unlocks some additional features for a one-time payment. This is completely optional.

How can I support Choose Leaf?

Unlike many apps on the App Store, Choose Leaf does not require an expensive subscription to use it. If you want to support the developer, there is an optional Supporter Package you can purchase for a one-time payment. This is the best option to support Choose Leaf. Your support means the world to me.