Cronometer alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank All calorie counters and nutrition trackers

Top picks

Best overall
MacroFactor
Starting price: $71.99 per year
Best free option
MyFitnessPal
Free plan + paid

Common reasons people leave Cronometer: denser, more technical interface, and smaller database of branded and restaurant foods. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Cronometer, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. MacroFactor currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	MacroFactor	Paid	$71.99 per year	No	iOS, Android	8 of 8	79.8
2	MyFitnessPal	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android, Web	5 of 5	68.8
3	Lose It!	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android, Web	4 of 4	61.8
4	Yazio	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android	4 of 4	61.8
5	Carb Manager	Free plan + paid	$3.33 a month, billed annually (Premium)	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	57.5
6	FatSecret	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	57.2
7	Lifesum	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android	5 of 5	55.9

1. MacroFactorTop pick
Best for: Lifters and dieters who log consistently and want targets that adapt to their measured metabolism
PaidiOS, Android
79.8
score / 100
Why switch from Cronometer
Adaptive coaching that adjusts calorie and macro targets from your weigh-ins, with a verified food database.
Pros
Weekly target changes based on your own intake and weight trend
Fast logging with barcode, label, photo and recipe-URL import
No ads and a stated policy of never selling user data
Full micronutrient tracking with custom targets
Cons
No free version at all, only a trial
Phone only: no web or desktop app
Ignores wearable calorie-burn data by design
Barcode coverage is thinner outside a handful of countries
Visit MacroFactor Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is MacroFactor a good Cronometer alternative?
Verified facts
8 of 8 verified
Free version
No (free trial only)
Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$71.99 per year
Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
7 days
Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
Desktop app
No
Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
Ads
None
Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
Monthly plan
$11.99 a month
Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
6-month plan
$47.99 every 6 months
Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
No
Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. MyFitnessPal
Best for: People who want the biggest food database and wide device sync for everyday calorie counting
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web
68.8
score / 100
Why switch from Cronometer
The biggest food database and barcode scanner, easier for quick calorie logging if you don't need micronutrient depth.
Pros
Food database of over 20 million items, incl. restaurant dishes
Syncs with 40+ apps and devices
Photo and voice logging in Premium
Free tier covers basic food and weight tracking
Cons
Barcode scanning needs Premium
Free version shows ads
User-added entries can be duplicated or inaccurate
Visit MyFitnessPal Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is MyFitnessPal a good Cronometer alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026myfitnesspal.com(opens source in a new tab)
Food database
20.5M foods
Checked Nov 8, 2026myfitnesspal.com(opens source in a new tab)
Integrations
40+ apps and devices
Checked Nov 8, 2026myfitnesspal.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
7 days for first-time Premium users
Checked Nov 8, 2026myfitnesspal.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium logging tools
Barcode Scan, Meal Scan, Voice Log
Checked Nov 8, 2026myfitnesspal.com(opens source in a new tab)
3. Lose It!
Best for: People who want a simple daily calorie budget for losing weight
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web
61.8
score / 100
Why switch from Cronometer
Simpler, goal-focused calorie budget with photo logging, for weight loss rather than detailed nutrient tracking.
Pros
Clear daily calorie budget tied to a weight goal
Barcode scanner and photo-based food logging
Water and macro tracking
Connects to Apple Health and Google Fit
Cons
Built mainly for weight loss, less for other goals
Less micronutrient detail than Cronometer
Many planning features need Premium
Visit Lose It! Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Lose It! a good Cronometer alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Owner
FitNow, Inc. (Ziff Davis)
Checked Nov 8, 2026loseit.com(opens source in a new tab)
Photo logging
Smart Camera
Checked Nov 8, 2026loseit.com(opens source in a new tab)
Integrations
Apple Health, Google Fit
Checked Nov 8, 2026loseit.com(opens source in a new tab)
Barcode scanning
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026loseit.com(opens source in a new tab)
4. Yazio
Best for: People who want calorie counting and intermittent fasting in one app
Free plan + paidiOS, Android
61.8
score / 100
Why switch from Cronometer
Simpler tracking with fasting timers and recipes built in.
Pros
Built-in intermittent fasting plans and timers
AI photo, barcode and manual food logging
3,000+ recipes matched to goals
Cons
Fasting plans and recipes need Yazio Pro
Frequent discount banners make pricing unclear
Less micronutrient detail than Cronometer
Visit Yazio Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Yazio a good Cronometer alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Fasting plans
16:8, 5:2, 6:1 and more
Checked Nov 8, 2026yazio.com(opens source in a new tab)
Recipes
3,000+
Checked Nov 8, 2026yazio.com(opens source in a new tab)
Users
100M+
Checked Nov 8, 2026yazio.com(opens source in a new tab)
Food logging
AI photo, barcode or manual
Checked Nov 8, 2026yazio.com(opens source in a new tab)
5. Carb Manager
Best for: Keto and low-carb dieters who want net-carb tracking and matching recipes
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
57.5
score / 100
Why switch from Cronometer
Built around keto and low-carb diets, with net-carb tracking and recipes that Cronometer leaves to settings.
Pros
Built around net carbs and keto macros
Huge low-carb recipe library, with more on Premium
Tracks ketones, glucose and fasting on Premium
Usable free Basic account, on web and mobile
Cons
Meal plans, voice logging and device sync need Premium
Narrow focus is less useful outside low-carb diets
No monthly billing option for Premium
Visit Carb Manager Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Carb Manager a good Cronometer alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes (Basic account)
Checked Nov 8, 2026carbmanager.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$3.33 a month, billed annually (Premium)
Checked Nov 8, 2026carbmanager.com(opens source in a new tab)
Device sync
Fitbit, Garmin (Premium)
Checked Nov 8, 2026carbmanager.com(opens source in a new tab)
Ketone tracking
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026carbmanager.com(opens source in a new tab)
Developer
Wombat Apps LLC
Checked Nov 8, 2026carbmanager.com(opens source in a new tab)
6. FatSecret
Best for: Budget-minded dieters who want a free, international food diary on phone and web
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Cronometer
Free calorie counter with a large food database and community, without most features behind a subscription.
Pros
Core calorie and macro diary is free
Large verified database covering many countries and languages
Works on the web as well as iPhone and Android
Community, recipes and meal ideas built in
Cons
Free tier shows ads
No adaptive targets based on your weight trend
Interface feels dated next to newer trackers
Visit FatSecret Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is FatSecret a good Cronometer alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Food database
1.9 million+ verified foods
Checked Nov 8, 2026fatsecret.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
iOS, Android, web
Checked Nov 8, 2026fatsecret.com(opens source in a new tab)
Reach
56 countries, 24 languages
Checked Nov 8, 2026fatsecret.com(opens source in a new tab)
API
Nutrition API for developers
Checked Nov 8, 2026fatsecret.com(opens source in a new tab)
7. Lifesum
Best for: People who want structured diet plans and recipes, not just a calorie number
Free plan + paidiOS, Android
55.9
score / 100
Why switch from Cronometer
Diet plans and a meal rating system with a friendlier design, for people who find Cronometer's detail overwhelming.
Pros
Many ways to log food, including photo and voice
Diet programmes and meal plans for popular eating styles
Clean, friendly design with habit trackers for water and vegetables
Syncs with Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch
Cons
Most meal plans and recipes sit behind Premium
No full web app for logging on a computer
Less detailed micronutrient tracking than specialist apps
Visit Lifesum Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.357
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Lifesum a good Cronometer alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Logging methods
Photo, voice, text, barcode
Checked Nov 8, 2026lifesum.com(opens source in a new tab)
Diet plans
High-protein, Mediterranean, fasting, keto
Checked Nov 8, 2026lifesum.com(opens source in a new tab)
Wearables
Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch
Checked Nov 8, 2026lifesum.com(opens source in a new tab)
Users
60 million+ (vendor figure)
Checked Nov 8, 2026lifesum.com(opens source in a new tab)
Company
Lifesum AB
Checked Nov 8, 2026lifesum.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Cronometer alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Cronometer alternative for most people

MacroFactor

Adaptive coaching that adjusts calorie and macro targets from your weigh-ins, with a verified food database.

Best Cronometer alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

MyFitnessPal

The biggest food database and barcode scanner, easier for quick calorie logging if you don't need micronutrient depth.

Best Cronometer alternative for iPhone and Android

Lose It!

Simpler, goal-focused calorie budget with photo logging, for weight loss rather than detailed nutrient tracking.

Best Cronometer alternative for working in the browser

Carb Manager

Built around keto and low-carb diets, with net-carb tracking and recipes that Cronometer leaves to settings.

Cronometer alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Cronometer?

MacroFactor ranks first right now. Adaptive coaching that adjusts calorie and macro targets from your weigh-ins, with a verified food database. MyFitnessPal and Lose It! follow it in our ranking.

Cronometer vs MacroFactor: what's the difference?

Cronometer is free with paid plans; MacroFactor is a paid product. Verified prices: Cronometer $4.99 a month, billed annually at $59.99, MacroFactor $71.99 per year. Only Cronometer runs on Web.

Is Cronometer free?

Cronometer is free with paid plans. Free version: Calories, macros, vitamins and minerals; Starting price: $4.99 a month, billed annually at $59.99; Gold plan: $10.99 a month, billed monthly; Free plan: Yes (Basic). Checked on Cronometer's own site, November 2026.

How much do Cronometer alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Cronometer alternatives: MacroFactor, $71.99 per year; Carb Manager, $3.33 a month, billed annually (Premium). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Cronometer?

Yes. MyFitnessPal (free plan + paid), Lose It! (free plan + paid), Yazio (free plan + paid) and Carb Manager (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Cronometer?

None of the 7 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Cronometer?

The complaints we hear most: denser, more technical interface; smaller database of branded and restaurant foods; some analysis features need the Gold subscription.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Cronometer, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.

Top picks

Quick comparison

1. MacroFactorTop pick

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

2. MyFitnessPal

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

3. Lose It!

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

4. Yazio

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

5. Carb Manager

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

6. FatSecret

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

7. Lifesum

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

The best Cronometer alternative for…

Best Cronometer alternative for most people

Best Cronometer alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Best Cronometer alternative for iPhone and Android

Best Cronometer alternative for working in the browser

Cronometer alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Cronometer?

Cronometer vs MacroFactor: what's the difference?

Is Cronometer free?

How much do Cronometer alternatives cost?

Is there a free alternative to Cronometer?

Is there an open-source alternative to Cronometer?

Why do people switch from Cronometer?

How is this list ranked?