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Nutracheck alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

Common reasons people leave Nutracheck: no free tier after the seven-day trial, and less useful outside the UK. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Nutracheck, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. MacroFactor currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1MacroFactor logoMacroFactorPaid$71.99 per yearNoiOS, Android8 of 874.4
2MyFitnessPal logoMyFitnessPalFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android, Web5 of 568.8
3Lifesum logoLifesumFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android5 of 564.8
4WeightWatchers logoWeightWatchersPaid—NoiOS, Android, Web4 of 461.8
  1. MacroFactor logo

    1. MacroFactorTop pick

    Best for: Lifters and dieters who log consistently and want targets that adapt to their measured metabolism

    PaidiOS, Android

    74.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Nutracheck

    Adaptive calorie targets based on your weight trend, aimed at precise macro tracking.

    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 ×0.369
    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 Nutracheck 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 logo

    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 Nutracheck

    The biggest food database and a free tier, if you don't mind ads and US-leaning data.

    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 Nutracheck 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. Lifesum logo

    3. Lifesum

    Best for: People who want structured diet plans and recipes, not just a calorie number

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Nutracheck

    Polished food tracker with diet plans and a free version, popular across Europe.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Lifesum a good Nutracheck 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)
  4. WeightWatchers logo

    4. WeightWatchers

    Best for: People who want a flexible points-based plan with coaching, community or medical support

    PaidiOS, Android, Web

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Nutracheck

    Points-based program with coaching and community, for more structure than a plain diary.

    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 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 WeightWatchers a good Nutracheck 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)

The best Nutracheck alternative for…

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

MacroFactor logo

Best Nutracheck alternative for most people

MacroFactor

Adaptive calorie targets based on your weight trend, aimed at precise macro tracking.

MyFitnessPal logo

Best Nutracheck alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

MyFitnessPal

The biggest food database and a free tier, if you don't mind ads and US-leaning data.

Lifesum logo

Best Nutracheck alternative for iPhone and Android

Lifesum

Polished food tracker with diet plans and a free version, popular across Europe.

WeightWatchers logo

Best Nutracheck alternative for working in the browser

WeightWatchers

Points-based program with coaching and community, for more structure than a plain diary.

Nutracheck alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Nutracheck?

MacroFactor ranks first right now. Adaptive calorie targets based on your weight trend, aimed at precise macro tracking. MyFitnessPal and Lifesum follow it in our ranking.

Nutracheck vs MacroFactor: what's the difference?

Both Nutracheck and MacroFactor are paid products. Only Nutracheck runs on Web.

Is Nutracheck free?

Nutracheck is a paid product. Free trial: 7 days. Checked on Nutracheck's own site, November 2026.

Is there a free alternative to Nutracheck?

Yes. MyFitnessPal (free plan + paid) and Lifesum (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Nutracheck?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Nutracheck?

The complaints we hear most: no free tier after the seven-day trial; less useful outside the UK; tracks a fixed set of nutrients, not full micronutrients.

How is this list ranked?

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