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MyFitnessPal

60
Value score / 100 Worth paying? Depends It depends

MyFitnessPal is a long-standing calorie and macro tracker with a comprehensive food database, but recent UI changes and paywalling of previously free features have significantly diminished its value for many users, especially those who rely on the free version.

Free + in-app purchases seen up to $99 4.7★ lifetime (2,342,592) since 2009

MyFitnessPal has been a popular calorie tracking app for over a decade, praised for its extensive food database and ease of use in its free version. However, recent updates have introduced frustrating UI changes, bugs, and moved essential features like the barcode scanner and macro customization behind a paywall, leading to widespread user dissatisfaction and questions about its value.

Free vs paid

The free version of MyFitnessPal offers calorie tracking and access to a large food database R12R25. However, many features that were once free, such as the barcode scanner R2R13R17R26 and the ability to customize macro goals R2R36R48, are now premium features. Users also report that the free version now has more ads and pop-ups R37. The paid premium version offers features like barcode scanning, custom macro goals, and an ad-free experience R13R36R48R183.

Value complaints

  • Barcode scanner, a basic and previously free feature, is now behind a paywall.R2R13R17R26
  • Many features, including custom macro goals and the ability to copy individual food items, have been moved from free to paid.R2R8R36R48
  • The app is perceived as having a 'hidden paywall' or being 'not free' due to frequent prompts to upgrade and limited free functionality.R32R33
  • Premium users still experience pop-up ads and glitches, questioning the value of the subscription.R13R47R183
  • The subscription price is considered too high for the features offered, especially given the recent degradation of the app.R109R179

Where it delivers

  • The app has a large and accurate nutrition database, making calorie and macro tracking effective.R12R25R30R37
  • It helps users lose weight, control eating, and stay motivated.R15R25R105R155
  • The app is generally easy to use for tracking meals, even for beginners.R25R60R128R131
  • Some users appreciate the new UI design, finding it intuitive and an upgrade.R111R160R173
  • The free version is still considered valuable by some for basic tracking.R25R114R137R164
Worth paying if

You are a long-term user who values the extensive food database and historical data, and are willing to pay for features like barcode scanning and custom macro settings that are now behind a paywall R12. You are a new user looking for a comprehensive tracking app and are prepared to pay for the premium features to avoid the frustrations of the free version's limitations and ads R137.

Skip / stay free if

You are looking for a completely free calorie tracking app with essential features like barcode scanning and macro customization, as these are now paid features R2R17R26R36. You are frustrated by frequent UI changes, bugs, slow load times, and login issues reported by many users, even premium ones R1R3. You are unwilling to pay the subscription fees, which some users find overpriced for the current functionality R109R179.

Evidence note: Many recent reviews are highly critical of the latest updates and paywall changes, contrasting with the high lifetime rating which likely reflects its past performance. There is a strong sentiment of features being removed or made worse.

Frequently asked

Is the barcode scanner free in MyFitnessPal?
No, the barcode scanner is no longer a free feature and requires a premium subscription R2R17R26R38.
What are the main complaints about recent MyFitnessPal updates?
The main complaints about recent updates include a confusing and less user-friendly UI, increased clicks to log food, removal of features like seeing macros per meal or copying individual food items, and general bugs and slow loading times R1R2R3R4.
Can you customize macro goals in the free version of MyFitnessPal?
No, the ability to adjust custom calorie and macro goals is now a paid premium feature, and some users report that even in premium, these settings do not save correctly R2R13R36R48.
How much does MyFitnessPal Premium cost?
Reviewers mention various price points for in-app purchases and subscriptions, including $79.99 for an annual premium renewal R13 and $20 a month R27R33, with the highest price point seen at $99.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] 1/5 · US New update: The layout is absolutely trash. You should fire whoever came up with this idea. I could tolerate losing the barcode scan on the free portion but holy moly this is a major step backwards. Go back or make it way better Update: ITS GOTTEN EVEN WORSE, oh my god how do you guys change how we manage how many calories and macros we want, just put the whole app behind a paywall at this point.
  2. [R13] 1/5 · US This App Used to Be Good: I was a loyal user of MFP for years. Ever since the barcode scanner stopped being free, the app went downhill. I just renewed premium for $79.99 on 7/4/2026 and the custom calorie and macro goals I have input now multiple times in the app and on the website will not save. Conveniently, the tech support part of the website thinks my username and password are wrong when I j
  3. [R17] 1/5 · US Pay to scan!?: This is ridiculous, pay to scan labels!? Every app is free to scan except this one... it used to be free to scan. This is trash. That's so basic.
  4. [R26] 1/5 · US Paid barcode scanner: Cringe that you turned an old feature into a paid one. Luckily there’s other apps out there where it’s free.
  5. [R8] 2/5 · US New update is terrible: The latest update no longer allows to copy and paste individual food items from the day before unless you’re willing to copy and paste everything from the meal. Super annoying to have the feature taken away. Also, the app still doesn’t track caffeine.
  6. [R36] 1/5 · US Stripping Features: I absolutely love the fact that they strip features out they think users will want to use and put it behind a pay wall. I also love the fact they change the UI with every update and make it worse. I’ll be looking for a new app because I’m not paying. First we can’t scan, now we can’t adjust macros except predefined recommendations. They also reset every day. Complete junk now.
  7. [R48] 1/5 · US The Update is Horrible: I’ve used MyFitnessPal for years, but I’m finally deleting it. I switched to Cronometer, and it offers everything MyFitnessPal used to provide for free and even more. The latest update has made the app incredibly frustrating to use. Features that were once free, like copying a tracked day to the next day, are now locked unless you pay. You also can’t set your macros in gram
  8. [R32] 1/5 · US Not as good as advertised: It appears appears to be a free app, but every time you do a function is asking you to operate and pay. You’re unable to use many functions because they are paid functions. The app doesn’t like you having ur on meals, it’s had for it to figure micro’s.
  9. [R33] 1/5 · US Hidden pay wall: Not free - will ask you to sign up for a free trial than ask for $20 a month
  10. [R47] 1/5 · US Beware! 0 stars for this app: I’m being charged an ANNUAL fee EVERY MONTH for a Premium level. Trying to fix this is just an AI run-around. They tell me to cancel. Yes, Did that - cancelled August 7th, 2025, according to their record of my account on the App. It’s now July 2026, and I have been charged $79.00 Every Single Month. There should be a deep forensic audit of their accounting. I could g
  11. [R183] 4/5 · US Great, BUT: I’ve been using MyFitnessPal for about a year. I’ve adjusted to all its quirks, and I like it better than the other apps that I’ve tried. In December, I used my HSA to pay for the premium plus upgrade. I’ve been very happy with all of the features, including daily tracking for food and water. Exercise tracking, meal prep and more. However, today I had a pop-up ad. I truly believe that
  12. [R109] 3/5 · US Lack Luster: If you want to count calories its an ok app but its time consuming filtering everything. Unless you pay for the subscription which actually allows you to scan products Im not sure it’s worth it and the subscription is overpriced for what it does. I plan to keep looking for a better app.
  13. [R179] 3/5 · US bruh why can’t this be completely free?: I love this fitness tracker.. it’s goated. But why tf do I have to pay?? I am unemployed!! I wanna use the ai scanner thingy 🫩
  14. [R12] 5/5 · US Long term use: I’ve been using this app for almost 14 years, it is still has the best, most accurate nutrition data base. I like having my historic tracking data for reference.
  15. [R25] 5/5 · US One of the best: This is one of the best calorie tracking apps I’ve used so far. I’ve never been a fan of tracking calories because it always seemed like such a burden; down to every single bite of food. Even at one point I terribly miscalculated my calories and had no energy, and no menstrual cycle. But this was really easy to use and it was free with very minimal in app pay options. Which was gr
  16. [R30] 5/5 · US Excellent App: I have used this app for tracking meals for many years and I highly recommend it. My only frustration is after a recent update when the “Protein, Carbs, Fats” numbers started being inserted between foods I am trying to log manually. It really slows me down and I don’t know how to turn it off.
  17. [R37] 4/5 · US Pop-ups: The food database is really good, and that’s why I keep using this app, but I’m constantly annoyed by the pop-ups that say things like “keep going!” when I log something. I think any form of pop-up on any app is annoying. 😩
  18. [R15] 3/5 · US Great still needs improvement: I love it it really has helped me lose weight and control my eating knowing what’s in food but you should make everything free so that people can use it freely and also make it for kids who are struggling
  19. [R105] 5/5 · US Keeping me on track: This app has helped me keep track of what I eat and also made me realize just how unhealthy I was eating before. I noticed a HUGE difference after just a week of using it.
  20. [R155] 5/5 · US Truly inspirational: This app keeps me focused on my goals while giving clear insights and reports on my progress. Thank you My Fitness Pal. A friend like no other 😊⭐️
  21. [R60] 5/5 · US My fitness Calorie counter: I really enjoy using this app. Very easy to use
  22. [R128] 5/5 · US User Friendly: I’ve been enjoying this app and its ease of use! It fully integrates with my training app and allows my fitness trainer to provide regular feedback !
  23. [R131] 5/5 · US MFP: MyFitnessPal makes calorie tracking and healthy eating easy and effective.
  24. [R111] 5/5 · US New UI: I love the new design. It’s intuitive and looks awesome. Great job team. I’m sure this was a huge undertaking and it’s such a needed upgrade. I like the app way more now.
  25. [R160] 5/5 · US Nice new interface: I really like the new interface. Easy to use. I like the way MyFitnessPal updates regularly to keep up with new foods
  26. [R173] 5/5 · US UI is not user-friendly: Balance Restored! The dev team behind this awesome app have worked really hard resolving all the friction points I had with the latest UI upgrade! 1. “add more water” is now within 2-clicks, both first-time and for subsequent adds. 2. As a power-user, I can once again log items from my history without the list reorder itself mid-selection, which makes fast-adding multip
  27. [R114] 5/5 · US Awesome app!: Works well and you don’t need premium for it to work that way
  28. [R137] 5/5 · US The best app: You can track all your food and free and the premium version is so good
  29. [R164] 4/5 · US Enjoying the free version for now.: Ditto
  30. [R38] 2/5 · US Now Charging Money: I remember when you could use the scanner and your voice for free! But I guess everyone wants some kind of money!
  31. [R1] 1/5 · US Obnoxious Load Times: Consistently takes 55-65 seconds to open (loading screen).
  32. [R3] 1/5 · US This new update is the WORST: I don’t know who signed off on this update??? It actually makes the whole app unusable. It doesn’t let you edit your preferences and focuses on displaying things that no one that tracks their food cares about. Genuinely every single change with the update makes every part of tracking food take longer and make data less visible. I pay for the premium version and want a
  33. [R4] 1/5 · US New Update: The new update is actual buns. I want to be able to see my macros per meal as well not just the entire day.
  34. [R27] 1/5 · US Was good: This app used to be good now it’s trash. You go to log your food and if you accidently swipe you will go into yesterdays log. Pure trash. This app is ruined. Long live my fitness pal. Chronometer is free and better. $20 a month and It’s no longer user friendly. 👎🏻👎🏻

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store