Comparison
MyFitnessPal Premium vs Caloroo
MyFitnessPal is the calorie tracker most people start with. It has the biggest food database and years of integrations. Since barcode scanning and ad-free logging moved to Premium, many long-time users have started looking for a MyFitnessPal alternative that keeps the basics free.
This Caloroo vs MyFitnessPal comparison covers what each app does well, what it costs, and who should choose which. We build Caloroo, so we have tried to be straight about where MyFitnessPal is still the better pick.
By the Caloroo team · Competitor prices and features checked November 2026. Check the official sites for current pricing.
The short answer
- Choose Caloroo if you want free barcode and photo logging with no ads, a weekly calorie budget that absorbs a big dinner, and tracking with a partner, family or coach.
- Choose MyFitnessPal if you rely on its very large food database, its many fitness-app integrations, or features like meal plans and fasting tools that Caloroo does not have.
Caloroo vs MyFitnessPal at a glance
| Feature | Caloroo | MyFitnessPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free core app. Premium price not yet announced. | Free tier. Premium is about $19.99/month or $79.99/year in the US (varies by region). |
| Barcode scanner | Free | Premium only |
| Photo meal logging | Free | Premium (meal scan) |
| Ads | None | On the free tier |
| Calorie target | Daily targets inside a weekly budget, with optional flexible days | Daily target |
| Macros and micronutrients | Calories, protein, fat, carbs, fiber and key vitamins and minerals | Calories and macros; custom macro goals on Premium |
| Expenditure estimate from your data | Yes, from logged food and weight trend | Formula-based goal |
| Share with partner, family or coach | Groups with per-category sharing | Friends and community features |
| Food database size | Smaller, growing | One of the largest available |
| Platforms | Web, Android app, installable web app on iOS | iOS, Android, web |
How much does MyFitnessPal Premium cost?
In the US, MyFitnessPal Premium costs about $19.99 a month or $79.99 a year at the time of writing, and eligible users get a 7-day free trial. Prices differ by country. The Canadian Premium page, for example, lists CA$27.99 a month or CA$114.99 a year.
Premium adds barcode and meal scanning, voice logging, custom macro goals, intermittent fasting tools and ad-free logging. The free plan keeps food, weight and exercise tracking.
Is MyFitnessPal Premium worth it?
If you use MyFitnessPal's large database and integrations every day, Premium can be worth it. If you're mostly paying to scan barcodes and remove ads, an app that includes both for free costs less.
Is there a MyFitnessPal alternative with a free barcode scanner?
Yes. Barcode scanning is the feature MyFitnessPal users mention most when they complain about the paywall. In Caloroo you can scan a barcode, snap a photo, search, type a custom entry or tap a favorite on the free plan.
Speed matters more than it sounds. If logging a meal takes longer than a few seconds, busy days go unlogged, and unlogged days are where tracking usually falls apart.
Daily limits vs a weekly calorie budget
MyFitnessPal gives you one number per day. Go over at a birthday dinner and the day turns red, even if the rest of your week is on plan. Lots of people quit tracking right after a day like that.
Caloroo shows your daily food log inside a weekly budget. A base target of 2,100 kcal a day adds up to 14,700 kcal a week. With flexible calories on, a 2,400 kcal Monday spreads the 300 kcal difference across the remaining six days (about 2,050 kcal each), within the limits you set. Your weight responds to the weekly average, so you track on the same timescale.
Tracking with a partner, family or coach
Caloroo groups let you track together. Each person decides what to share by category: food, weight, targets and activity. Coaches and dietitians use the same groups to see client logs without spreadsheets or photos in DMs.
MyFitnessPal has friends and a community feed, but it is built around tracking on your own.
Where MyFitnessPal is still better
MyFitnessPal's database is far bigger, so obscure packaged foods and chain-restaurant items are more likely to be there. It also connects to more fitness apps and wearables, and Premium includes extras such as intermittent fasting tools and meal ideas.
If those are the reasons you use MyFitnessPal, switching may not be worth it.
How to switch from MyFitnessPal to Caloroo
Export your MyFitnessPal data first so you keep a copy of your history. Then create a free Caloroo account and set your calorie and macro targets.
During the first week, save your most common meals as favorites. After that most days take a few taps. If you track with someone, create a group and invite them by link.
Which should you choose?
Choose Caloroo if…
- You don't want to pay for a barcode scanner.
- One big meal usually knocks you off track.
- You want to track with a partner, family or a coach.
- You want an expenditure estimate built from your own logs.
Choose MyFitnessPal if…
- You need the largest possible food database.
- You depend on specific wearable or fitness-app integrations.
- You want meal plans or fasting tools inside your tracker.
Frequently asked questions
Is Caloroo free compared to MyFitnessPal?
Free: unlimited food logging, barcode scanning, photo logging, weekly budget, the latest 90 days of history and one group. No card, no ads. MyFitnessPal's free tier covers food, weight and exercise tracking, but barcode scanning, meal scanning and ad-free logging need Premium.
Can I import my MyFitnessPal history into Caloroo?
There is no direct importer yet. Export your MyFitnessPal data to keep your history, then start logging in Caloroo. Favorites and recent foods make the first week fast.
Does Caloroo have as many foods as MyFitnessPal?
No. MyFitnessPal's database is larger. Caloroo covers common foods and packaged products by barcode, and you can add custom foods and recipes in seconds.
How much does MyFitnessPal Premium cost?
About $19.99 a month or $79.99 a year in the US at the time of writing, with a 7-day free trial for eligible users. Prices vary by country, so check the Premium page in the app.
Does Caloroo work on iPhone?
Yes. On iPhone, Caloroo runs as an installable web app from caloroo.app. There is an Android app on Google Play, and your data syncs across web and phone.
Keep the barcode scanner. Lose the guilt.
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