The MyFitnessPal Alternative Built for Lifting
If the barcode paywall, the ads or a change in the app has you looking around, here is how the main alternatives compare, checked on their official pages and app store listings, and where BodyMacros fits if you lift.
MyFitnessPal alternatives compared
| Feature | BodyMacros | MyFitnessPal | Cronometer | MacroFactor | Lose It! | FatSecret |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No: 7-day free trial | Yes | Yes | No: free trial only | Yes (Basic) | Yes |
| Barcode scanner | Included | Premium only | Free | Included | Premium only | Yes (store listing) |
| Ads | No ads | On the free plan | On the free plan | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked |
| Paid plan (US) | One price, shown in the app | $79.99 a year or $19.99 a month | $59.99 a year or $10.99 a month | $71.99 a year or $11.99 a month | $79.99 a year | Not verified |
| Weekly adaptive targets | Yes, with the reason | Not listed on its plan page | Not listed on its plan page | Yes | Not checked | Not checked |
| Lifting log | Included, shapes your estimates | Exercise tracking | Exercise logging | Separate app (MacroFactor Workouts) | Not checked | Not checked |
Checked on the official pages and app store listings on November 10, 2026. Prices are US prices in US dollars before tax; prices in other countries differ. "Not checked" means we have not verified it. The BodyMacros column describes the app at launch.
Why people are switching
The usual reasons are the paywall and the ads. On MyFitnessPal, the barcode scanner, custom macro goals, data export and ad-free logging are Premium features, and the free plan shows ads. If you lift, the missing piece is targets that follow your training.
The alternatives, one by one
BodyMacros: food and lifts in one app, one price with no tiers or ads, and calorie and macro targets re-estimated every week from your weight trend and training days. There is no free plan: a 7-day trial, then the subscription.
Cronometer: the strongest free plan for detail, with the barcode scanner, custom targets and up to 95 nutrients. Gold costs $59.99 a year in the US and adds photo and voice logging and no ads. Its interface is in English only.
MacroFactor: weekly adaptive targets from your intake and weight trend, with no free plan, at $71.99 a year in the US. Workout logging is a separate app, MacroFactor Workouts, with its own subscription or a $89.99 yearly bundle.
Lose It!: a free Basic plan with a daily calorie budget and a large food database. Premium, $79.99 a year in the US, adds the barcode scanner, photo and voice logging, macro tracking and fasting.
FatSecret: free, with a barcode scanner and calorie and macro reports according to its store listing; an optional Premium adds meal plans. We have not verified its price.
Is MyFitnessPal free? What the free plan includes
MyFitnessPal still has a free plan with food, weight and exercise tracking. The barcode scanner, meal scan, voice log, custom macro goals, ad-free logging, intermittent fasting and data export are Premium features, at $79.99 a year or $19.99 a month in the US as of November 2026.
Moving your data from MyFitnessPal
MyFitnessPal lists data export as a Premium feature. In BodyMacros, importing your MyFitnessPal history, including your food diary, weight and recipes, is coming at launch as the first step after you sign up, so you do not start from zero.
More comparisons and calculators
See how the two most common choices compare in detail, or estimate your starting targets before you pick an app.
FAQ
Can you use MyFitnessPal without paying?
Yes. The free plan includes food, weight and exercise tracking. The barcode scanner, meal scan, voice log, custom macro goals, ad-free logging, intermittent fasting and data export need Premium, which costs $79.99 a year or $19.99 a month in the US as of November 2026, with a 7-day trial for first-time users.
What is the difference between free and paid MyFitnessPal?
Free MyFitnessPal covers food, weight and exercise logging, with ads. Premium adds the barcode scanner and meal scan, voice log, macro tracking with custom goals by day, ad-free logging, intermittent fasting, food insights and data export, according to MyFitnessPal's own plan page and help center, checked in November 2026.
What are the downsides of MyFitnessPal?
The main ones are what the free plan leaves out. The barcode scanner and custom macro goals are Premium features, the free plan shows ads, and exporting your data also needs Premium. Its plan page doesn't list targets that adjust each week, and it tracks exercise rather than a full lifting log.
Is there a better free app than MyFitnessPal?
For a free plan, Cronometer includes the barcode scanner and custom macro targets that MyFitnessPal keeps for Premium. Lose It! and FatSecret also have free plans. BodyMacros is not free: it has a 7-day trial, then one price with every feature, no ads and targets that adjust weekly.
Can I move my data from MyFitnessPal?
MyFitnessPal lists data export as a Premium feature. BodyMacros is building an import of your MyFitnessPal history, including your food diary, weight and recipes, as the first step after you sign up at launch. Other apps have their own import options, so check each one's help pages before you switch.
Track this in the app
Log your food and your lifts in one place. Your estimates adjust each week to how you eat and train.
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