Alternatives
The best MyFitnessPal alternatives in 2026
People usually look for a MyFitnessPal alternative for one of four reasons: barcode scanning moved behind Premium, the ads get in the way, Premium costs about $19.99 a month in the US, or a strict daily limit leaves them feeling like they failed after one meal.
The right replacement depends on which of those is your reason. Below are six alternatives, each with the job it does best and what it costs. We make Caloroo, and it's on the list, so we've included its weaknesses as well.
By the Caloroo team · Competitor prices and features checked November 2026. Check the official sites for current pricing.
Quick picks
- Best free MyFitnessPal alternative with a barcode scanner and no ads: Caloroo.
- Best for micronutrients: Cronometer.
- Best adaptive coaching (paid): MacroFactor.
- Best familiar, simple free tier: Lose It! or FatSecret.
- Best photo-first logging (paid): Cal AI.
The alternatives, compared
Caloroo
Best for: Free tracking with a weekly budget, for one person or together
Price: Free core app; Premium price not yet announced
Strengths
- Free barcode scanning and photo logging, no ads
- Weekly calorie budget with optional flexible days
- Groups for partners, families and coaches
- Expenditure estimate from your logs and weight trend
Trade-offs
- Smaller food database than MyFitnessPal
- Fewer wearable integrations
- On iPhone it runs as an installable web app
Cronometer
Best for: Detailed micronutrient tracking
Price: Free Basic; Gold $10.99/month or $59.99/year
Strengths
- Tracks up to 84 nutrients
- Curated, high-quality food data
- Free barcode scanner
Trade-offs
- Free reports limited to a 7-day window
- Dense interface
- Photo logging is Gold only
MacroFactor
Best for: Paid adaptive coaching for macros
Price: No free plan; about $11.99/month or $71.99/year
Strengths
- Mature adaptive expenditure algorithm
- Weekly target check-ins
- No ads
Trade-offs
- No free tier after the trial
- Solo tracking only
Lose It!
Best for: A simple, familiar free tracker
Price: Free tier; Premium subscription
Strengths
- Easy to learn
- Large food database
Trade-offs
- Many features need Premium
- Daily-limit focus
FatSecret
Best for: A no-frills free food diary
Price: Free tier; Premium subscription
Strengths
- Generous free tier
- Free barcode scanning
Trade-offs
- Dated design
- Ads on the free tier
Cal AI
Best for: Photo-first logging
Price: Subscription after trial; varies
Strengths
- Very fast photo logging
- Uses MyFitnessPal's food database
Trade-offs
- No lasting free plan
- Photo estimates can be off
- Owned by MyFitnessPal
How to choose between apps like MyFitnessPal
Start from the reason you're leaving, not the longest feature list.
- Paywall on barcode scanning: pick an app that keeps scanning free (Caloroo, Cronometer, FatSecret).
- Ads: pick an app with no ads on the free plan (Caloroo) or pay to remove them.
- Guilt after big meals: pick a weekly budget (Caloroo) or flexible day-by-day targets (MacroFactor).
- Want more nutrient detail: pick Cronometer.
- Want targets based on your real burn: pick MacroFactor (paid) or Caloroo (free).
- Tracking with a partner or coach: pick Caloroo.
Before you switch
Export your MyFitnessPal history so you keep a copy. In the new app, set your targets, then spend the first week saving your usual meals as favorites. Once your regular meals are saved, a typical day takes a few taps.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free alternative to MyFitnessPal?
If you want free barcode scanning, no ads and a weekly calorie budget, try Caloroo. If you mostly care about micronutrients, Cronometer's free plan is strong. For a simple free food diary, FatSecret works well.
Is there a MyFitnessPal alternative with a free barcode scanner?
Yes. Caloroo, Cronometer and FatSecret all include barcode scanning on their free plans at the time of writing.
Why did MyFitnessPal put the barcode scanner behind Premium?
MyFitnessPal moved barcode scanning to Premium as part of its push toward paid subscriptions. It's the paywalled feature users mention most in app-store reviews.
Which MyFitnessPal alternative is best for couples?
Caloroo is built for it. Groups let partners share food, weight, targets and activity, each chosen per category, and groups are included on the free plan.
Try the MyFitnessPal alternative that keeps the basics free.
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