Review · Health & fitness
MyFitnessPal review
The largest calorie counter by food count, with 20.5M+ foods including restaurant dishes, an AI Coach and connections to 40+ trackers and apps.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 10, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 8.8
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.6
- Value (35%)
- 7.0
MyFitnessPal has the biggest food list in this category, with 20.5M+ foods including restaurant dishes, so you rarely fail to find an item. It tracks calories, macros and water, logs workouts and steps, and connects with more than 40 trackers, smartwatches and health apps. A built-in AI Coach answers questions about your nutrition and workouts based on your logs, and GLP-1 users can log doses and symptoms. For this list's angle, though, it scores lower on value. The barcode scanner, meal scan, voice logging, custom macro goals and ad-free logging all sit in Premium, at $19.99 a month or $79.99 a year in the US App Store, and Premium Plus adds meal plans on top. MyFitnessPal also does not describe its database as verified, unlike Cronometer and MyNetDiary, so check entries before you rely on them. The website offers a free 7-day Premium pass to try it.
Who it is for
People who eat out often and want the widest food and restaurant coverage, and who are willing to pay for Premium.
Price
Free plan; Premium $19.99 a month or $79.99 a year on the US App Store.
MyFitnessPal Monthly Premium $19.99 MyFitnessPal Yearly Premium $79.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.
Key features
- Food database of 20.5M+ foods, including restaurant dishes
- AI Coach with nutrition insights from your logging history
- Premium adds barcode scan, meal scan, voice logging and ad-free logging
- Connects with 40+ fitness trackers, smartwatches and health apps
- Premium Plus adds personalized meal plans, grocery delivery and 1,500+ recipes
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: The widest food and restaurant coverage on this list
- Strength: Connects with more than 40 devices and apps
- Strength: Net Carbs Mode for low-carb diets in Premium
- Weakness: Barcode scanning requires Premium
- Weakness: The free version shows ads
- Weakness: Premium at $19.99 a month is the highest monthly price among general trackers here
Key facts
- Food database: 20.5M+ foods
- Free plan: Yes, with ads
- Premium: $19.99 a month or $79.99 a year
- Integrations: 40+ trackers, smartwatches and apps
- App Store rating: 4.7 from 2.4M ratings
Where it ranks
MyFitnessPal is No. 7 in our Best Calorie Counting Apps verdict.
Alternatives we scored
- Cronometer9.0
- MyNetDiary8.9
- MacroFactor8.8
- Lose It8.5
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