What Should I Use Instead of MyFitnessPal?

For most people, Nutrola is the best replacement for MyFitnessPal. It has a verified food database instead of crowdsourced guesswork, photo AI and voice logging for faster tracking, no ads on any tier, and costs €2.50/month — roughly a third of what MFP Premium charges. If you are a micronutrient-focused user who wants to track 80+ vitamins and minerals, Cronometer is a strong pick. If your budget is literally zero, FatSecret gives you decent tracking at no cost.

But the real answer depends on what specifically drove you away from MyFitnessPal and what you actually need from a calorie tracker. This guide breaks down the five best alternatives, compares them directly, and shows you how to switch without losing your progress.

Why Are People Leaving MyFitnessPal?

The exodus from MyFitnessPal is not random frustration. It stems from specific, well-documented problems that have compounded over the past two years.

Ads everywhere. Free MFP users now see full-screen interstitial ads, banner ads in the food diary, and video ads before accessing features. The experience feels more like an ad platform than a health tool.

Crowdsourced database errors. MFP's database contains over 14 million entries, but the vast majority are user-submitted without nutritional verification. A 2022 study in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis found error rates of 20-30% in crowdsourced food databases. Searching for "chicken breast" returns dozens of conflicting entries, and there is no way to know which one is accurate.

Core features moved behind the paywall. Barcode scanning limits, macro goals by meal, food timestamps, and nutrient tracking beyond the basics now require MFP Premium at $19.99/month or $79.99/year.

Price increases. MFP Premium has increased in price three times since the Under Armour acquisition and subsequent sale. Users who once paid $49.99/year are now looking at $79.99/year for the same features, or $19.99/month if they do not commit annually.

Data breach history. The 2018 breach exposed 150 million accounts. While security has improved, the trust damage lingers for many users.

How Do the Top 5 MyFitnessPal Alternatives Compare?

Here is a direct feature comparison of the five best alternatives available right now.

Feature	Nutrola	Cronometer	Lose It	FatSecret	Yazio
Food database type	100% nutritionist-verified	Verified (NCCDB)	Verified + crowdsourced	Crowdsourced	Verified + crowdsourced
Photo AI logging	Yes	No	Yes (Snap It)	No	No
Voice logging	Yes	No	No	No	No
Barcode scanner	Yes (3M+ products, 47 countries)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Recipe import from social media	Yes	No	No	No	No
Recipe library	Extensive built-in	Limited	Moderate	Community recipes	Moderate
Ad-free experience	Yes, all tiers	Yes (paid)	No (free tier has ads)	No (free tier has ads)	No (free tier has ads)
Micronutrient tracking	Core nutrients	80+ nutrients	Basic	Basic	Basic
Platforms	iOS + Android	iOS, Android, Web	iOS, Android, Web	iOS, Android, Web	iOS, Android, Web

Pricing Comparison: Annual Cost

App	Free tier	Monthly plan	Annual plan	Annual cost
Nutrola	No	€2.50/mo	—	€30/year
Cronometer	Limited	$10.99/mo	$49.99/year	$49.99/year
Lose It	Yes (limited)	$9.99/mo	$39.99/year	$39.99/year
FatSecret	Yes (ad-supported)	$6.99/mo	$38.99/year	$38.99/year
Yazio	Yes (very limited)	$11.99/mo	$44.99/year	$44.99/year

Nutrola is the most affordable paid option at €30/year, which is roughly $33 USD. That is 40% less than the next cheapest alternative and 59% less than what MFP Premium charges.

Best Replacement Based on What You Need

Different users leave MyFitnessPal for different reasons. Here is which app best fits each scenario.

If You Liked MFP's Barcode Scanner

Go with Nutrola. Its barcode scanner covers over 3 million products across 47 countries, and every scanned result connects to a nutritionist-verified database entry. Unlike MFP, where barcode scans can return outdated or incorrect nutrition data from user submissions, Nutrola's scanned results are accurate and current.

If You Want the Fastest Possible Logging

Go with Nutrola. Photo AI lets you snap a picture of your plate and get calorie and macro estimates in seconds. Voice logging lets you say "I had two eggs and a slice of toast with butter" and the app logs it automatically. No searching, no scrolling, no picking from 14 duplicate entries.

If You Liked MFP's Community Features

Go with FatSecret. It has the most active community forums among calorie tracking apps, with discussion boards, shared meal plans, and community recipes. The free tier is genuinely usable, though it comes with ads.

If You Want the Deepest Nutrient Data

Go with Cronometer. It tracks 80+ micronutrients using the NCCDB (Nutrition Coordinating Center Database), which is research-grade data. If you care about zinc, selenium, omega-3 ratios, or vitamin K2 specifically, Cronometer is the only consumer app that tracks at that level of detail.

If You Import Recipes from TikTok or Instagram

Go with Nutrola. It is the only calorie tracking app that lets you import recipes directly from social media links. Paste a TikTok or Instagram recipe URL and Nutrola extracts the ingredients, calculates the nutrition, and adds it to your library. No other app on this list can do this.

If You Just Want Free and Functional

Go with FatSecret. The free tier includes unlimited food logging, barcode scanning, and basic macro tracking. You will deal with ads and a crowdsourced database, but if cost is the deciding factor, FatSecret is the most complete free option.

How to Switch from MyFitnessPal Without Losing Progress

Switching calorie trackers feels like a big deal, but the actual process takes under 10 minutes. Here is exactly how to do it.

Step 1: Export Your MyFitnessPal Data (2 Minutes)

Log into MyFitnessPal on the web at myfitnesspal.com. Go to Settings, then scroll to "Download Your Data." MFP will email you a ZIP file containing your food diary, exercise log, and weight history as CSV files. This usually arrives within a few minutes.

Save this file. Even if your new app cannot directly import MFP data, having a record of your food diary history is useful for reference.

Step 2: Note Your Current Settings (1 Minute)

Before switching, write down or screenshot your current MFP settings. You will want to know your calorie goal, macro split (protein/carbs/fat percentages), and current weight. This makes setup in your new app faster.

Step 3: Download and Set Up Your New App (3 Minutes)

Download Nutrola (or whichever alternative you chose) from the App Store or Google Play. During setup, enter your stats — height, weight, goal weight, activity level — and set your calorie and macro targets to match what you were using in MFP, or let the new app calculate fresh targets based on your goals.

Step 4: Recreate Your Most-Logged Foods (3 Minutes)

You do not need to recreate your entire food history. Most people regularly eat 15-20 foods. Search for those foods in your new app, confirm the nutrition data looks correct, and favorite or save them. In Nutrola, you can also save custom meals and combinations for one-tap logging.

If you had custom recipes in MFP, recreate the ones you use most often. In Nutrola, you can import recipes from URLs — so if the recipe exists anywhere online, just paste the link instead of manually entering every ingredient.

Step 5: Cancel MFP Premium (1 Minute)

If you are paying for MFP Premium, cancel your subscription through your App Store or Google Play account — not through the MFP app itself. This ensures the cancellation actually processes. Set a reminder for your renewal date so you can confirm it did not auto-renew.

What About My Streak?

Losing a long MFP streak is the most common reason people hesitate to switch. Here is the reality: your streak is a gamification feature designed to keep you locked in. It does not represent fitness progress, nutritional knowledge, or health improvement. The data you logged is what matters, and you exported that in Step 1.

If streaks motivate you, Nutrola and most other alternatives have their own streak and consistency tracking features. Your new streak starts the day you switch, and within a few weeks the old one will not matter to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MyFitnessPal still worth using in 2026?

For free users, it is difficult to recommend. The ad experience has degraded significantly, the crowdsourced database errors remain unaddressed, and the features that once made it the best free option are now paywalled. If you are paying for Premium at $79.99/year, you are paying more than double what Nutrola costs for a less accurate database and no AI logging features. MFP is still functional, but there are better options at every price point now.

Can I import my MyFitnessPal data into Nutrola?

Nutrola does not currently offer a direct MFP data import. However, you can export your MFP data as CSV files for your records, and setting up Nutrola from scratch takes under 10 minutes. Since Nutrola uses a verified database, you would not want to import MFP's potentially inaccurate food entries anyway — starting fresh with verified data is actually an advantage.

Which MyFitnessPal alternative has the largest food database?

In terms of raw entry count, FatSecret and MyFitnessPal still have the largest databases because they are crowdsourced — anyone can add entries. But larger is not better when it means more duplicates and errors. Nutrola's nutritionist-verified database covers over 3 million products across 47 countries, which covers the vast majority of foods people actually eat, and every entry is accurate.

Do any MyFitnessPal alternatives sync with fitness trackers?

Yes. Nutrola, Cronometer, Lose It, and Yazio all integrate with Apple Health and Google Fit, which means they sync with any fitness tracker or smartwatch that writes data to those platforms. If you were using MFP's direct integrations with specific devices, check that your specific device writes to Apple Health or Google Fit.

Is Nutrola really ad-free?

Yes, completely. There are no ads on any Nutrola plan. No banner ads, no interstitials, no video ads, no sponsored food entries. The app is funded entirely by subscriptions at €2.50/month, which means the product is designed to serve users, not advertisers.