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MyFitnessPal alternative

A MyFitnessPal alternative built around a meal photo

MyFitnessPal is built around searching a huge food database, while CaloriePix is built around taking a photo of your meal and editing the AI estimate. MyFitnessPal's free plan covers manual logging with ads, and its barcode scanner, Meal Scan and voice logging need Premium, so the right choice depends on how you like to log.

This page is written by the developer of CaloriePix, so read it as a comparison from one of the two apps. Every MyFitnessPal fact links to MyFitnessPal's own store listings, website or help center. Where we couldn't confirm something, the table says "Not stated".

Checked on October 9, 2026Sources linked in the table
Where CaloriePix is different
  • Photo first, for everything. Snap a meal, scan a label, describe it in your own words or say it, and the AI fills in each item for you to check.
  • AI logging in more languages. MyFitnessPal's Meal Scan and voice logging need the app set to English. CaloriePix's photo, label and describe logging don't require English, and voice works on iPhone in the languages Apple's speech recognition supports and on Android in English.
  • Nutrition-label scan. Point the camera at the label on a pack and the numbers are read for you.
  • No account and no ads. You open the app and start logging. Your diary stays on your phone.
  • A smaller, focused app. CaloriePix does calories, macros, weight, exercise and streaks. It has no community, meal plans or water tracking.
Where MyFitnessPal is stronger

MyFitnessPal is a much larger app and covers much more ground.

  • Food database size. Its store listing says you can log from 20.5M+ foods, including restaurant dishes. If you mostly eat packaged or chain-restaurant food and like to search, that depth is hard to match.
  • Scale and track record. On 2026-10-09 it had a 4.7 average from 2,374,192 US App Store ratings, and 2.92M reviews and 100M+ downloads on Google Play.
  • A generous free plan. Food and exercise logging, custom foods and recipes, macros and goals by percentage are free, with ads.
  • Integrations. Its listing says it connects with 40+ fitness trackers, smartwatches and health apps, and its website lists Health Connect among them. CaloriePix connects to Apple Health on iPhone only.
  • More places to use it. It has a website, an Apple Watch app and a Wear OS app. CaloriePix is phone-only.
  • Community. Forums and groups with their own message boards.
  • Extras. A free water tracker, intermittent fasting tracking, and meal plans with recipes on Premium+.

CaloriePix vs MyFitnessPal at a glance

Feature
CaloriePix
MyFitnessPal
Photo meal logging
Yes. The AI lists each item with its portion and calories
Yes (Meal Scan). Premium only, app language set to English, not on the websiteMeal Scan help
Edit items after a scan
Yes. Change any item's amount, unit or nutrition, rename the meal, or scale the whole meal
Yes. You choose from suggested foods, adjust servings and can add moreMeal Scan help
Barcode scan
Yes, on iPhone and Android, using Open Food Facts
Yes. Premium only since October 1, 2022Barcode Scanner help
Nutrition-label scan
Yes
Not stated in their listings or help centerMyFitnessPal App Store
Voice logging
Yes. On Android, when the app language is English
Yes. Premium only, app language set to EnglishVoice logging help
Describe a meal in text
Yes
Not stated in their listings or help centerMyFitnessPal App Store
Macros and micronutrients
Calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber, sugar, sodium
Macros free; Premium adds gram and per-meal macro goals and net carbs. Also tracks sodium, fiber, vitamins A and C, calcium, iron and potassiumFree vs Premium, Vitamins and minerals
Platforms
iPhone (iOS 17 or later), Android
iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Android 13 or later, Wear OS, websiteSupported devices
Languages
33
Account
None. No sign-in, and your diary stays on your phone
Free account sign-upmyfitnesspal.com, Terms
Ads
None
Free version contains ads; Premium removes themAds help, Google Play
Price and trial
Free download. On iPhone you start a subscription to use the app; the annual plan has a 7-day free trial. Android has a free plan with 3 AI analyses. US App Store in-app purchases: $4.99 to $39.99
Free plan with ads. Premium: $19.99 a month or $79.99 a year on the US App Store. 7-day free trial. Google Play: $0.99 to $99.99 per itemMyFitnessPal App Store, Premium, Google Play

Checked on 2026-10-09. Prices are the list prices shown in the US stores on that date and can change.

What you pay

MyFitnessPal's free plan has no time limit and shows ads. Premium costs $19.99 a month or $79.99 a year on the US App Store (checked 2026-10-09), and MyFitnessPal says new members can get a 7-day free trial. Premium+ adds meal planning in six countries, including the US.

CaloriePix is free to download. On iPhone you start a subscription to use the app, and the annual plan comes with a 7-day free trial. On Android there's a free plan with 3 AI analyses plus manual entry and food search, and the subscription adds a daily allowance of AI analyses, longer stats and goal editing. You always see the price in the store before you confirm.

Who should pick which

Pick MyFitnessPal if you like searching a big database, want a free plan you can use for as long as you like, or need a website, watch app, community or links to many fitness devices.

Pick CaloriePix if you'd rather take a photo than search, want label, voice and describe logging in one app, use the app in a language other than English, or don't want an account or ads.

Think about your meals. Photos suit home cooking and mixed plates, while a big database and barcode scanner suit packaged and chain-restaurant food.

FAQ

Is there a free MyFitnessPal alternative?

MyFitnessPal itself has a free plan, with ads. CaloriePix's Android app has a free plan with 3 AI analyses, plus manual entry and food search that stay free. On iPhone, CaloriePix needs a subscription after a 7-day free trial on the annual plan.

Is there a MyFitnessPal alternative with a barcode scanner?

CaloriePix scans barcodes on iPhone and Android, using the Open Food Facts database. You can also scan the nutrition label on the pack.

Is the MyFitnessPal barcode scanner free?

No. MyFitnessPal's help center says that as of October 1, 2022, Barcode Scan is available only with a Premium subscription (checked 2026-10-09).

Is MyFitnessPal or Cal AI better?

They suit different people. MyFitnessPal centers on its food database and offers a free plan with ads. Cal AI centers on photo logging and charges a subscription for scan results. See our Cal AI comparison for CaloriePix next to Cal AI.

Is there a cheaper alternative to MyFitnessPal?

Prices change and vary by country, so compare what each store shows you. On 2026-10-09, MyFitnessPal Premium was $79.99 a year on the US App Store, and the US App Store listed CaloriePix's in-app purchases between $4.99 and $39.99.

Can I move my MyFitnessPal data to CaloriePix?

CaloriePix doesn't import from MyFitnessPal. You start a fresh diary, and your own entries stay on your phone. You can export your CaloriePix diary to CSV at any time from Settings.

Sources

All checked on 2026-10-09.

  1. MyFitnessPal on the US App Store: apps.apple.com/us/app/id341232718
  2. MyFitnessPal on Google Play (US): play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myfitnesspal.android&hl=en_US&gl=US
  3. MyFitnessPal website: www.myfitnesspal.com/, Premium: www.myfitnesspal.com/premium, terms: www.myfitnesspal.com/terms-of-service
  4. MyFitnessPal help center: Meal Scan, Barcode Scanner, Voice logging, Free vs Premium features, Supported devices, Vitamins and minerals, Ads, Premium+, Meal planner, Water tracker, Partner apps
  5. iTunes lookup for ratings and price: itunes.apple.com/lookup?id=341232718&country=us
  6. CaloriePix on the US App Store: apps.apple.com/us/app/id6739753761
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