MyFitnessPal alternatives: 12 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

Best overall
Cronometer
Starting price: $4.99 a month, billed annually at $59.99
Best free option
Lose It!
Free plan + paid

Common reasons people leave MyFitnessPal: barcode scanning needs Premium, and free version shows ads. We ranked 12 alternatives by how directly each one replaces MyFitnessPal, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Cronometer currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Cronometer	Free plan + paid	$4.99 a month, billed annually at $59.99	No	Web, iOS, Android	8 of 8	68.8
2	Lose It!	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android, Web	4 of 4	64.8
3	Yazio	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android	4 of 4	61.8
4	MacroFactor	Paid	$71.99 per year	No	iOS, Android	8 of 8	57.3
5	Fitbit	Free plan + paid	$9.99	No	Android, iOS	6 of 6	56.8
6	WeightWatchers	Paid	—	No	iOS, Android, Web	4 of 4	42.3
7	Lifesum	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android	5 of 5	42.3
8	Cal AI	Paid	—	No	iOS, Android	5 of 5	42.3
9	Carb Manager	Free plan + paid	$3.33 a month, billed annually (Premium)	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	42.3
10	Nutracheck	Paid	—	No	iOS, Android, Web	4 of 4	42.3
11	Eat This Much	Free plan + paid	$5/month billed annually	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	40.9
12	FatSecret	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	40.0

1. CronometerTop pick
Best for: People who want accurate micronutrient tracking, and dietitians working with clients
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
68.8
score / 100
Why switch from MyFitnessPal
Verified nutrition data and detailed micronutrient tracking, with free barcode scanning.
Pros
Tracks up to 95 nutrients and compounds
Verified nutrition data rather than mostly user entries
Barcode scanning included in the free version
Pro edition for health professionals
Cons
Denser, more technical interface
Smaller database of branded and restaurant foods
Some analysis features need the Gold subscription
Visit Cronometer 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 Cronometer a good MyFitnessPal alternative?
Verified facts
8 of 8 verified
Nutrients tracked
Up to 95
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Barcode scanning
Free
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free version
Calories, macros, vitamins and minerals
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Professional edition
Cronometer Pro
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$4.99 a month, billed annually at $59.99
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Gold plan
$10.99 a month, billed monthly
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
Yes (Basic)
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Lose It!
Best for: People who want a simple daily calorie budget for losing weight
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web
64.8
score / 100
Why switch from MyFitnessPal
A simpler, weight-loss-focused calorie budget with photo logging and a free tier.
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! Compare with MyFitnessPal Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
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 MyFitnessPal 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)
3. 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 MyFitnessPal
Combines calorie tracking with built-in intermittent fasting plans and recipes.
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 MyFitnessPal 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)
4. MacroFactor
Best for: Lifters and dieters who log consistently and want targets that adapt to their measured metabolism
PaidiOS, Android
57.3
score / 100
Why switch from MyFitnessPal
Ad-free, with calorie targets that adjust weekly to your measured metabolism.
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 Compare with MyFitnessPal Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
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 MyFitnessPal 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)
5. Fitbit
Best for: People who want an everyday wearable with strong sleep tracking and an easy health app
Free plan + paidAndroid, iOS
56.8
score / 100
Why switch from MyFitnessPal
Logs food and calories in the same app that tracks your steps, sleep and heart rate from a Fitbit or Pixel Watch.
Pros
Detailed sleep tracking with stages and a sleep score
Wide hardware range, from screenless bands to smartwatches
Premium adds an AI coach that adapts workout plans
Cons
Needs Fitbit or Google hardware to be useful
Best coaching features sit behind a subscription
Ongoing rebrand to Google Health means account and app changes
Visit Fitbit Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.360
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 Fitbit a good MyFitnessPal alternative?
Verified facts
6 of 6 verified
App name
Now the Google Health app
Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium starting price
$9.99
Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
AI coach
Built with Gemini
Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
Sleep tracking
Score, duration and stages
Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
From $9.99 (Google Health Premium)
Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
3 months of coaching, per current offer
Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
6. WeightWatchers
Best for: People who want a flexible points-based plan with coaching, community or medical support
PaidiOS, Android, Web
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from MyFitnessPal
Points replace calorie maths, with coaching and community for more structure.
Pros
Points system allows any food within a budget
Tiers from app-only to clinical GLP-1 care
Long track record and large member community
Cons
No free plan
Constant promotions make real pricing hard to compare
Medical tier is US-focused and requires eligibility
Visit WeightWatchers Compare with MyFitnessPal Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
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 WeightWatchers a good MyFitnessPal alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
History
60+ years
Checked Nov 1, 2026weightwatchers.com(opens source in a new tab)
Points program
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026weightwatchers.com(opens source in a new tab)
GLP-1 medications
Yes, if eligible
Checked Nov 1, 2026weightwatchers.com(opens source in a new tab)
Plans
Core, Core+ and Med+
Checked Nov 1, 2026weightwatchers.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
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from MyFitnessPal
Adds diet programmes, meal plans and photo or voice logging.
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 Compare with MyFitnessPal Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
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 MyFitnessPal 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)
8. Cal AI
Best for: People who want the quickest possible meal logging and accept rough estimates
PaidiOS, Android
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from MyFitnessPal
Log meals from a photo instead of searching a food database.
Pros
Log a meal from a single photo, barcode or text description
Syncs steps and exercise from Apple Health and Google Fit
Family plan for sharing one subscription
Cons
Photo estimates are approximate, by the company's own figure about 80% accurate
Subscription only, with a short trial
Can't import history from MyFitnessPal
Subscriptions don't transfer between iPhone and Android
Visit Cal AI Compare with MyFitnessPal Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
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 Cal AI a good MyFitnessPal alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Photo accuracy
About 80% (vendor figure)
Checked Nov 8, 2026calai.app(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
3 days
Checked Nov 8, 2026calai.app(opens source in a new tab)
Requirements
iOS 18+ or Android 10+
Checked Nov 8, 2026calai.app(opens source in a new tab)
Health sync
Apple Health, Google Fit
Checked Nov 8, 2026calai.app(opens source in a new tab)
MyFitnessPal import
Not supported
Checked Nov 8, 2026calai.app(opens source in a new tab)
9. Carb Manager
Best for: Keto and low-carb dieters who want net-carb tracking and matching recipes
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from MyFitnessPal
Built for keto and low-carb, with net-carb tracking and recipes.
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 Compare with MyFitnessPal Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
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 MyFitnessPal 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)
10. Nutracheck
Best for: UK dieters who want a food diary built around British food products
PaidiOS, Android, Web
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from MyFitnessPal
UK-focused food diary with a database built around British supermarket products.
Pros
Food database geared to UK supermarkets and brands
Diary works in both the app and a full website
Links with Fitbit and Apple Health
Cons
No free tier after the seven-day trial
Less useful outside the UK
Tracks a fixed set of nutrients, not full micronutrients
Visit Nutracheck Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
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 Nutracheck a good MyFitnessPal alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free trial
7 days
Checked Nov 8, 2026nutracheck.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
Founded
2005
Checked Nov 8, 2026nutracheck.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
Integrations
Fitbit, Apple Health
Checked Nov 8, 2026nutracheck.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
Nutrients tracked
Calories plus 7
Checked Nov 8, 2026nutracheck.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
11. Eat This Much
Best for: People with calorie or macro goals who want menus generated for them rather than planned by hand
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
40.9
score / 100
Why switch from MyFitnessPal
Plans your meals ahead to hit your targets, not just logs what you ate.
Pros
Builds full days of meals to hit calorie and macro targets
Pantry feature uses up food you already have
Grocery lists can go straight to delivery services
Free plan already generates daily plans and logs food
Cons
Weekly plans and grocery lists need Premium
Generated recipes can feel generic next to your own collection
Grocery delivery integrations are mainly US services
Visit Eat This Much Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.37
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 Eat This Much a good MyFitnessPal alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Yes, daily meal plans
Checked Nov 8, 2026eatthismuch.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium price
$5/month billed annually
Checked Nov 8, 2026eatthismuch.com(opens source in a new tab)
Grocery delivery
Instacart, Amazon Fresh, Walmart
Checked Nov 8, 2026eatthismuch.com(opens source in a new tab)
Founded
2012
Checked Nov 8, 2026eatthismuch.com(opens source in a new tab)
12. FatSecret
Best for: Budget-minded dieters who want a free, international food diary on phone and web
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
40.0
score / 100
Why switch from MyFitnessPal
Free food diary with a verified international database on web and mobile.
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 ×0.312
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 MyFitnessPal 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)

The best MyFitnessPal alternative for…

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

Best MyFitnessPal alternative for most people

Cronometer

Verified nutrition data and detailed micronutrient tracking, with free barcode scanning.

Best MyFitnessPal alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Lose It!

A simpler, weight-loss-focused calorie budget with photo logging and a free tier.

Best MyFitnessPal alternative for iPhone and Android

Yazio

Combines calorie tracking with built-in intermittent fasting plans and recipes.

Best MyFitnessPal alternative for working in the browser

WeightWatchers

Points replace calorie maths, with coaching and community for more structure.

MyFitnessPal alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to MyFitnessPal?

Cronometer ranks first right now. Verified nutrition data and detailed micronutrient tracking, with free barcode scanning. Lose It! and Yazio follow it in our ranking.

MyFitnessPal vs Cronometer: what's the difference?

Both MyFitnessPal and Cronometer are free with paid plans. Both run on iOS, Android and Web.

Is MyFitnessPal free?

MyFitnessPal is free with paid plans. Free plan: Yes; Free trial: 7 days for first-time Premium users. Checked on MyFitnessPal's own site, November 2026.

How much do MyFitnessPal alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked MyFitnessPal alternatives: Cronometer, $4.99 a month, billed annually at $59.99; MacroFactor, $71.99 per year; Fitbit, $9.99. 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 MyFitnessPal?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to MyFitnessPal?

None of the 12 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from MyFitnessPal?

The complaints we hear most: barcode scanning needs Premium; free version shows ads; user-added entries can be duplicated or inaccurate.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces MyFitnessPal, 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. CronometerTop pick

Pros

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2. Lose It!

Pros

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Verified facts

3. Yazio

Pros

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Verified facts

4. MacroFactor

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Verified facts

5. Fitbit

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Verified facts

6. WeightWatchers

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Verified facts

7. Lifesum

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Verified facts

8. Cal AI

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Verified facts

9. Carb Manager

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Verified facts

10. Nutracheck

Pros

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Verified facts

11. Eat This Much

Pros

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Verified facts

12. FatSecret

Pros

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Verified facts

The best MyFitnessPal alternative for…

Best MyFitnessPal alternative for most people

Best MyFitnessPal alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Best MyFitnessPal alternative for iPhone and Android

Best MyFitnessPal alternative for working in the browser

MyFitnessPal alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to MyFitnessPal?

MyFitnessPal vs Cronometer: what's the difference?

Is MyFitnessPal free?

How much do MyFitnessPal alternatives cost?

Is there a free alternative to MyFitnessPal?

Is there an open-source alternative to MyFitnessPal?

Why do people switch from MyFitnessPal?

How is this list ranked?