MyFitnessPal vs Cronometer
Both apps have a free tier and a paid one, but they place the line in different spots. MyFitnessPal keeps barcode scanning, custom macro goals and ad-free logging behind Premium, while Cronometer's free Basic plan already includes a barcode scanner and up to 84 nutrients. Cronometer's Gold plan then adds photo and voice logging and unlimited history. MyFitnessPal in turn connects to more than 35 apps and devices.
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Choose MyFitnessPal ifyou want a food diary that links to many other apps and devices, and you are happy to pay for Premium to unlock barcode and meal scanning. You also do not mind a card being required for the 7-day trial.
Choose Cronometer ifyou care about micronutrients and want a barcode scanner and custom targets without paying first. You can live without photo or voice logging unless you move to Gold.
MyFitnessPal and Cronometer side by side
| MyFitnessPal | Cronometer | |
|---|---|---|
| Our nutrition tracking apps rank | #12 of 13 | #3 of 13 |
| Established in | United States | Canada |
| List price, 6 November 2026 | Premium at 9.99 euros a month or 49.99 euros a year, on top of a free account; 7-day trial | Gold: $10.99 billed monthly, or $59.99 billed yearly ($4.99 a month); Basic costs $0, no trial |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Self-hostable | — | — |
| Built for | People who need a large ecosystem of connected apps and devices | Micronutrient-focused trackers who want a deep nutrient list without paying first |
| Not for | Users who want an unrestricted barcode scanner without paying | People who want photo logging without a subscription |
Both are reviewed in full in our nutrition tracking apps ranking: MyFitnessPal and Cronometer.
Where they differ
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What the free account lets you do
MyFitnessPal's free account covers nutrition, weight and exercise tracking, but its barcode scanning and macro customisation are limited. Cronometer's Basic plan costs nothing and includes food, exercise and biometric logging, a barcode scanner, custom foods and recipes, and up to 84 nutrients. For someone who never intends to pay, Cronometer gives more at the free level.
Edge: Cronometer
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Paid plan prices
MyFitnessPal Premium is shown in euros at 9.99 a month, or 49.99 a year, which the page calls a 58 percent saving. Cronometer Gold is shown in dollars at $10.99 monthly, or $59.99 a year ($4.99 a month). The currencies differ, so a straight comparison needs a conversion we have not done here. Both reward annual billing heavily.
Depends on the buyer
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Ecosystem of connected apps
MyFitnessPal states that more than 35 apps and devices connect to it, which is the strongest point on its page. Cronometer's plans page lists device and app syncing in Basic, but gives no count in the text we read. A buyer who relies on a particular watch or workout app should check that exact connection, though the stated numbers favour MyFitnessPal.
Edge: MyFitnessPal
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Trial terms
MyFitnessPal offers a 7-day free trial to users who have never upgraded or started a trial, and its page says a credit card is needed and billing starts afterwards unless cancelled. Cronometer mentions no free trial, since the Basic plan is already free and Gold is bought directly. For a buyer who wants to test the paid tier, only MyFitnessPal offers a stated way.
Edge: MyFitnessPal
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What stays behind the paywall
MyFitnessPal Premium unlocks barcode and meal scan, Voice Log, custom macro goals, ad-free logging, intermittent fasting, food insights and net carbs mode. Cronometer Gold adds Photo Log, Voice Log, a recipe importer, macro scheduler, fasting timer, custom charts, Crono Coach AI guidance, unlimited historical data and an ad-free experience. Each locks away history or convenience features, so neither is a full free product.
Depends on the buyer
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Company details we could verify
MyFitnessPal, Inc. gives 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 400, Austin, TX in its terms, with no parent company mentioned. Cronometer Software Inc. is headquartered in British Columbia, Canada, in Kelowna, according to its terms. Cronometer's Gold page also shows inconsistent nutrient limits, 95 in one table and 84 in the plan breakdown, which is worth checking before relying on the number.
Depends on the buyer
When neither fits
If you want an app that predicts your calorie needs or builds meal plans, neither pitch is about that. MacroFactor and MyNetDiary are two other apps in our nutrition tracking list.
MyFitnessPal or Cronometer: questions
3 answersIs the barcode scanner free in both apps?
In Cronometer, yes: the Basic plan includes a barcode scanner. In MyFitnessPal, barcode scanning on the free plan is limited, and barcode and meal scan are listed as Premium features. Check how many scans you expect to do before assuming either way.
Why does Cronometer's nutrient count differ across its page?
The Gold page states up to 84 nutrients in the plan breakdown but up to 95 in one table. We could not tell which is current. We use 84, the figure repeated in the plan comparison.
Do I need a credit card to try the paid tier?
For MyFitnessPal, yes: the page says the 7-day trial requires a credit card and charges when it ends unless cancelled. Cronometer lists no trial at all. Its paid Gold plan is bought outright, monthly or annually.
Sources
Checked 6 November 2026- MyFitnessPal Premium page: euro Premium prices, free account scope, Premium feature list, 7-day trial with card, 35+ connected apps.
- MyFitnessPal terms of service: Austin, TX address, no parent named.
- Cronometer Gold page: Basic at $0, Gold dollar prices, Basic and Gold feature split, 84 versus 95 nutrient figures.
- Cronometer terms: Cronometer Software Inc. headquartered in British Columbia.