Cronometer vs MyFitnessPal
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Cronometer is the better app overall, scoring 8.7 to 7.6. Cronometer wins on 4 of the 5 scores, MyFitnessPal on 0, with 1 tied.
Health-focused eaters who want accurate data on vitamins, minerals and macros
Casual calorie counters who want to find almost any food fast
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Cronometer | MyFitnessPal |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness |
| Category rank | #5 of 9 | #9 of 9 |
| Developer | Cronometer Software Inc. | MyFitnessPal, Inc. |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Strengths and weaknesses
Cronometer
- Tracks dozens of vitamins and minerals, not just macros
- Curated database means fewer bad entries
- Barcode scanning included in the free plan
- Plain interface feels dated next to rivals
- Free version shows ads
Cronometer is one of the most accurate food trackers you can get. It leans on curated nutrition databases and tracks vitamins, minerals and amino acids, not just calories and macros. Barcode scanning is included in the free plan. The interface is functional rather than friendly, and the free version shows ads. If you care about what is actually in your food, this is the one to get.
Full Cronometer review
MyFitnessPal
- Massive database covers most branded foods
- Connects with many apps and wearables
- Familiar, easy daily logging
- User-submitted entries are often inaccurate
- Free version is ad-heavy with key tools paywalled
MyFitnessPal is the calorie counter most people try first, and its food database is the biggest reason to stick with it. You will find almost any branded or restaurant item. But much of that database is user-submitted, so errors creep in, and the free version leans heavily on ads while many useful tools sit behind Premium. It still works for basic calorie counting, with more friction than before.
Full MyFitnessPal review
