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MyFitnessPal Review
Calorie and macro tracking with a large food database; key shortcuts are Premium
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Updated
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Our verdict
MyFitnessPal suits people who want detailed food logging, many device connections and are willing to pay for barcode scanning and voice logging. Weaknesses are that commonly used shortcuts sit behind a paid tier, the $19.99/month US price is high, and the privacy record includes the 2018 breach.
Best for: People counting calories and macros who need a large food database and device or health-app connections
Skip it if: Those who want fully free calorie counting, since barcode scanning and custom macros are Premium
Pros
- Very high App Store ratings: 4.7/5 from over 2.3 million (US), 4.8/5 in Vietnam
- Company cites 20.5M+ foods and connections to 40+ trackers and health apps
- Offers an AI Coach, GLP-1 support and Wear OS and Apple Watch apps
Cons
- Barcode scan, voice logging, custom macros and ad removal are all Premium
- Premium is pricey: $19.99/month or $79.99/year on the US App Store
All pros and cons · Who is it for?
Pros
- A 7-day Premium trial is offered
Cons
- About 150 million accounts were exposed in 2018; the current policy includes targeted advertising
Best for
- GLP-1 users wanting dose logging and reminders in the same app (currently US only)
Problems it solves
Experience & key features
What MyFitnessPal is
MyFitnessPal is an app for logging calories, nutrition and workouts. According to Wikipedia, Mike Lee developed it from 2004 and launched it in September 2005; Under Armour acquired it in February 2015 for $475 million and sold it to Francisco Partners in October 2020 for $345 million. The company states its database holds over 20.5 million foods and users have created over 100 billion food logs.
Key features
The free version logs nutrition, weight and exercise. Premium adds barcode and meal scanning, voice logging, custom macros, Net Carbs Mode, intermittent fasting and ad-free use; Premium+ adds meal planning and recipes. The app also has an AI Coach, GLP-1 dose logging (currently US only) and connections to 40+ trackers and health apps such as Apple HealthKit, Health Connect and Samsung Health.
Pricing and value
The US App Store lists Premium at $19.99/month or $79.99/year; the in-app list also shows $9.99 monthly and $49.99 yearly items without saying when they apply. In Vietnam, MyFitnessPal's Premium page shows ₫219,000/month or ₫1,119,000/year, with a 7-day trial for users who have never upgraded. Because commonly used shortcuts such as barcode scanning sit in Premium, the real cost for fast logging is significant.
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Who it is for
It suits people who need a large food database and device connections. Alternatives worth a look include YAZIO, Lose It!, Cronometer and Noom; privacy-sensitive users should read the policy and the App Store data declaration closely.
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Plans & pricing
Prices last verified Nov 10, 2026
Free
PersonalFree
Per MyFitnessPal's Premium page: the free plan includes nutrition, weight and exercise tracking.
Premium
Personal$19.99/mo/user
$6.67/mo billed yearly
Per the US App Store in-app purchase list: $19.99/month or $79.99/year (about $6.67/month); the list also shows $9.99 monthly and $49.99 yearly items without stating when they apply. Includes barcode scan, meal scan, voice logging, custom macro goals, Net Carbs Mode, intermittent fasting and an ad-free experience. Per the Premium page, users who have never upgraded or started a trial get a 7-day free trial.
Premium+
PersonalContact sales
Per the App Store description: all Premium features plus meal planning, personalised meal plans, integrated grocery delivery and 1,500+ recipes. The Premium page does not mention it, so its price could not be verified.
- Free plan limits
- The free version still logs nutrition and exercise. Barcode scan, voice logging, custom macros and ad-free use are Premium per the official page.
- Free trial
- 7-day free trial · no credit card
Cancellation & refunds
The Premium page lists a 7-day trial for users who have never upgraded, with billing after it unless cancelled. No refund terms were found on the pages read; App Store purchases are handled by Apple.
Privacy
The privacy policy (effective 18 March 2025) says MyFitnessPal collects account information, food and medication logs, body measurements, health conditions and device data, which can include sensitive health information. It says it does not expressly "sell" data, but acknowledges certain cookie-based uses may count as "sales" or "sharing" under some laws, and it engages in targeted advertising and cross-device tracking. Data from HealthKit, Health Connect and Samsung Health is not used for marketing or advertising. Deletion is requested through the Privacy Request Center, subject to legal exceptions. In March 2018 Under Armour, then owner, disclosed about 150 million accounts exposed with usernames, emails and hashed passwords; no payment card numbers or government IDs.
MyFitnessPal alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Is MyFitnessPal free?
There is a free version for nutrition, weight and exercise logging. Barcode scanning, voice logging, custom macros and ad-free use are Premium.
How much is Premium?
On the US App Store: $19.99/month or $79.99/year. In Vietnam, the company's Premium page shows ₫219,000/month or ₫1,119,000/year.
Is my data safe?
In 2018 about 150 million accounts were exposed with usernames, emails and hashed passwords. The current policy mentions targeted advertising; data from HealthKit, Health Connect and Samsung Health is not used for ads.
Is there a Premium trial?
Yes. Users who have never upgraded or tried Premium get a 7-day free trial; billing starts afterwards unless cancelled.
Review evidence & sources6
Scores
- Ease of use
- 7.5
- Features
- 8.5
- Value for money
- 6.0
- Performance
- 7.5
- Support
- 6.0
- Privacy & security
- 5.5
Why this score
A 4.7/5 US rating from over 2.3 million and 4.8/5 in Vietnam indicates broad approval. The score rests on public ratings, not direct measurement; it loses points because the free version shows ads and quick-logging tools such as barcode scanning are paywalled.
Why this score
Calorie and macro logging, water, intermittent fasting, an AI Coach, meal planning, GLP-1 support and 40+ connections form a broad scope among nutrition apps; much of it sits behind Premium.
Why this score
The free version covers basic logging but barcode, voice and custom-macro shortcuts need $19.99/month or $79.99/year (US App Store), which is high next to several other calorie counters.
Why this score
Updated regularly (v26.44.0 on 3 Nov 2026) with high ratings. No independent data on food-database accuracy was reviewed, so the score stays moderate.
Why this score
MyFitnessPal's help centre could not be accessed during research, so support quality is unverified; the policy does provide a Privacy Request Center for deletion requests.
Why this score
A 2018 breach of about 150 million accounts, a current policy that includes targeted advertising and cross-device tracking, and collection that can include sensitive health data. In its favour, data from HealthKit, Health Connect and Samsung Health is not used for advertising.
What users say
- App Store (United States)4.7/5 · 2,391,260
- App Store (Vietnam)4.8/5 · 6,599
Sources
- Vendor-providedMyFitnessPal Premium pageNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedMyFitnessPal privacy policy (effective 2025-03-18)Nov 10, 2026
- storeApp Store listing (US)Nov 10, 2026
- storeApp Store listing (Vietnam, via iTunes lookup)Nov 10, 2026
- Community-reportedWikipedia: MyFitnessPalNov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedUnder Armour Form 8-K (2018-03-29)Nov 10, 2026
Specs & compatibility
- Developer
- MyFitnessPal, Inc.
- Headquarters
- United States
- Launched
- 2005
- Category
- Health
Capabilities
- Mobile app
- Integrations
- AI features
Platforms
- iOS
- Android
Interface languages
- English
- Japanese
- Chinese
- Spanish
- French
- Korean
- German
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Indonesian
Integrations
- Apple HealthKit
- Google Health Connect
- Samsung Health
- Wear OS
- Apple Watch
Change history
- Company.MyFitnessPal acquired Cal AI, an AI calorie-counting app, including its food-recognition technology and nutrition database.
- Feature.Added tools for users on GLP-1 medications.
- Company.Francisco Partners bought MyFitnessPal from Under Armour for $345 million.
Full change history (6)
- Update.Under Armour disclosed about 150 million MyFitnessPal accounts were exposed, with usernames, emails and hashed passwords.
- Company.Under Armour acquired MyFitnessPal for $475 million.
- Launch.MyFitnessPal launched as a web-based calorie tracker, developed by Mike Lee from 2004.
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