MyFitnessPal vs Cronometer
Both apps log food and both have a free plan, but they put different things behind the paywall. Here is what each one offers, checked on their official pages and app store listings, and where BodyMacros fits if you lift.
Quick verdict
| Feature | MyFitnessPal | Cronometer | BodyMacros |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes (Basic) | No: a 7-day free trial, then one subscription |
| Barcode scanner | Premium only | Free | Included |
| Ads | On the free plan; Premium is ad-free | On the free plan; Gold is ad-free | No ads |
| Paid plan (US) | Premium: $79.99 a year or $19.99 a month | Gold: $59.99 a year or $10.99 a month | One price, shown in the app before you subscribe |
| Custom macro targets | Premium only, including goals by day | Free; different targets by day in Gold | Estimated for you, adjusted weekly |
| Weekly adaptive targets | Not listed on its plan page | Not listed on its plan page | Yes, with the reason in plain words |
| Training log | Exercise tracking (free) | Exercise logging (free) | Lifting log that shapes your estimates |
| Nutrients tracked | Not checked | Up to 95 (free) | Calories and macros |
Checked on the official plan 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.
Food database and accuracy
Cronometer describes its database as more than 1 million lab-analyzed or verified foods. MyFitnessPal's database is much larger, more than 20.5 million foods according to its store listing. We have not measured the accuracy of either. BodyMacros includes the Brazilian TACO food composition table. With any app, compare a few entries with the label on the package before you trust them.
Free vs paid: what's behind each paywall
The biggest difference is the barcode scanner. On MyFitnessPal it is a Premium feature, together with custom macro goals, voice log, ad-free logging and intermittent fasting. Cronometer's free plan includes the barcode scanner, custom macro and micronutrient targets and up to 95 nutrients; Gold adds photo and voice logging, a per-day macro schedule, a fasting timer, unlimited history and no ads.
Macro targets: static vs adaptive
In both apps you set your targets yourself, and both paid plans let you set different targets for different days. Neither plan page lists targets that adjust each week from your weight trend. That is the gap BodyMacros fills: it re-estimates your calories and macros every week and tells you why.
For lifters: where BodyMacros fits
Both apps track exercise, mostly as calories burned. BodyMacros logs your lifts next to your food, and the days you train shape your protein and calorie estimates. It has no free plan: a 7-day trial, then one price with every feature and no ads.
Who should pick which
Pick Cronometer if you want the most from a free plan, with the barcode scanner and detailed micronutrients. Pick MyFitnessPal if you want a larger food database than Cronometer and don't mind paying for the scanner and custom macros. Pick BodyMacros if you lift and want targets that adjust each week.
FAQ
What is more accurate, Cronometer or MyFitnessPal?
Cronometer describes its database as more than 1 million lab-analyzed or verified foods, while MyFitnessPal's is far larger, at more than 20.5 million foods per its store listing. A bigger database finds more products, and a verified one has fewer mistakes. We have not measured either, so check a few entries against labels.
Is there a better tracker than MyFitnessPal?
It depends on what you need. Cronometer includes the barcode scanner and custom macro targets on its free plan, which MyFitnessPal keeps for Premium. If you lift, BodyMacros logs your training next to your food and adjusts your targets every week. Compare the free plans and prices in the table above.
Is there a better app than Cronometer?
For micronutrient detail on a free plan, Cronometer is hard to beat: it tracks up to 95 nutrients and includes the barcode scanner. If you mainly care about macros for training, an app with weekly adaptive targets and a lifting log, such as BodyMacros, may fit better. Neither choice is right for everyone.
Is Cronometer free?
Yes. Cronometer Basic is free and includes food, exercise and biometrics logging, up to 95 nutrients, custom macro and micronutrient targets and the barcode scanner. Gold costs $59.99 a year or $10.99 a month in the US, as of November 2026, and adds photo and voice logging, no ads and unlimited history.
How much do MyFitnessPal and Cronometer cost?
In the US, as of November 2026, MyFitnessPal Premium costs $79.99 a year or $19.99 a month, with a 7-day free trial for first-time users. Cronometer Gold costs $59.99 a year or $10.99 a month. Both have free plans. Prices in other countries differ, so check the app store before you subscribe.
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Log your food and your lifts in one place. Your estimates adjust each week to how you eat and train.
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