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Head-to-head · Android Calorie Counter Apps

MyFitnessPal vs Cronometer

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score MyFitnessPal #1 in Android Calorie Counter Apps 9.3/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit MyFitnessPal
Cronometer #4 in Android Calorie Counter Apps 8.7/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Cronometer

MyFitnessPal leads on 0 checks, Cronometer on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMyFitnessPal · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

MyFitnessPal scores higher on our rubric for android calorie counter apps: 9.3 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

MyFitnessPal is the better fit for people who want broad tracking and integrations. Cronometer is the better fit for detailed nutrition analysis and device syncing.

  • MyFitnessPal fits best

    People who want broad tracking and integrations

  • Cronometer fits best

    Detailed nutrition analysis and device syncing

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Side by side

Feature MyFitnessPal 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Cronometer 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.7
Ranking #1 in Android Calorie Counter Apps #4 in Android Calorie Counter Apps
Best for People who want broad tracking and integrations Detailed nutrition analysis and device syncing
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $79.99/yr $10.99/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days 30 days
Free trial length 7 days · card required 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 18 integrations 15 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MyFitnessPal 0/5 · Cronometer 0/5
Barcode scanner Not checked yet Not checked yet
Macro tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Meal tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Wear OS support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data export Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Food database entries Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Log food by search, barcode, meal scan, or voice.
  • Track calorie and macro goals alongside weight and exercise progress.
  • Connect with health, fitness, scale, and data-sharing partners.
  • Logs food, exercise, biometrics, and notes with barcode scanning
  • Syncs with health apps and devices including Garmin, Fitbit, and Google Fit
  • Gold adds nutrition tools; Pro adds client management and dietary reports
Cons
  • Barcode, meal, and voice logging require Premium.
  • Meal Planner is limited to selected countries and unavailable on the website.
  • The free trial requires a payment card.
  • Basic reports and charts cover a 7-day window
  • Gold costs $10.99/month; Pro costs $39.99/month
  • Pro's client-management features are aimed at professionals, not personal tracking
Our verdict

MyFitnessPal brings food, nutrition, calorie, exercise, water, and weight tracking together for people who want to monitor intake and progress over time. It is available on the web, iOS, and Android, with a food diary, food search,…

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Cronometer is a food and nutrition tracking app available on Android, iOS, and the web. It is designed for people who want to log food, exercise, and biometrics, set nutrition targets, and review nutrient reports, as well as professionals…

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  1. MyFitnessPalAndroid Calorie Counter Apps 9.3Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. CronometerAndroid Calorie Counter Apps 8.7Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • MyFitnessPal — where it wins

    • Log food by search, barcode, meal scan, or voice.
    • Track calorie and macro goals alongside weight and exercise progress.
    • Connect with health, fitness, scale, and data-sharing partners.

    Where it doesn't

    • Barcode, meal, and voice logging require Premium.
    • Meal Planner is limited to selected countries and unavailable on the website.
    • The free trial requires a payment card.

  • Cronometer — where it wins

    • Logs food, exercise, biometrics, and notes with barcode scanning
    • Syncs with health apps and devices including Garmin, Fitbit, and Google Fit
    • Gold adds nutrition tools; Pro adds client management and dietary reports

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic reports and charts cover a 7-day window
    • Gold costs $10.99/month; Pro costs $39.99/month
    • Pro's client-management features are aimed at professionals, not personal tracking
  • MyFitnessPal9.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    Broad food logging and integrations, with scanning and meal planning behind paid tiers.

    Visit MyFitnessPalFull verdict →
  • Cronometer8.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    Detailed nutrient tracking with device syncing, plus separate tools for nutrition professionals.

    Visit CronometerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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