MyFitnessPal still has the biggest food database, but the ads, the price, and the fact that it only does food have pushed a lot of people to look elsewhere. Here is a straight rundown of the real options in 2026, what each does well, where it falls short, and which one to pick depending on what you actually want.
Cronometer
The one for precision. Cronometer tracks micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, the lot) far better than anything else, which makes it a favourite for people managing a health condition or a tightly dialled-in diet. It does feel a bit clinical, the free tier is limited, and like everything on this list it does not touch your training.
MacroFactor
The clever one. MacroFactor adjusts your calorie target automatically based on your weight trend and how much you actually ate, so you are not guessing at your maintenance. Logging is quick and the app is polished. There is no real free tier, and again, food only.
Lose It and Lifesum
The friendly ones. Both are approachable, good-looking calorie counters aimed at general weight loss, with decent barcode scanning and simple goals. They are lighter than MyFitnessPal in every sense, depth included. Fine if you want casual food tracking and nothing more.
Rep N Prep
The one that does more than food, and imports your data. Every app above tells
you to rebuild your foods by hand, because MyFitnessPal's food IDs are
proprietary. Rep N Prep matches on names and macros instead, so your
food_diary.csv and exercise.csv come straight in and your history is there
on day one.
It is also the only one here that tracks your training. Sets, reps, cardio with GPS, all in the same app as your food, with a coach that reads both together. No ads on any tier, and a free tier you never have to leave.
Rep N PrepScreenshot: food logging with the calorie ring and macrosWhich one is right for you?
| You want... | Pick |
|---|---|
| Deep micronutrient tracking | Cronometer |
| A target that adapts to your weight trend | MacroFactor |
| Simple, casual calorie counting | Lose It or Lifesum |
| Training + food in one app, your data imported, no ads | Rep N Prep |
If food is the only thing you will ever log, any of these beats staying on an ad-heavy free tier. But most people leaving MyFitnessPal also lift or run, and splitting your life across a food app and a workout app is the slow way to do it.
Rep N Prep is free to start, imports your MyFitnessPal history, and puts your training and nutrition under one coach. Download it here and see the whole picture in one place.
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