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Head-to-head · Weight-Loss Apps

MyFitnessPal vs Noom

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score MyFitnessPal #2 in Weight-Loss Apps 9.2/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit MyFitnessPal
Noom #4 in Weight-Loss Apps 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Noom

MyFitnessPal leads on 0 checks, Noom on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMyFitnessPal · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly MyFitnessPal
  • Most featuresNoom · 4 of 4

MyFitnessPal scores higher on our rubric for weight-loss apps: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

MyFitnessPal is the better fit for flexible food logging with broad integrations. Noom is the better fit for behavior-change lessons and human coaching.

  • MyFitnessPal fits best

    Flexible food logging with broad integrations

  • Noom fits best

    Behavior-change lessons and human coaching

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Side by side

Feature MyFitnessPal 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Noom 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #2 in Weight-Loss Apps #4 in Weight-Loss Apps
Best for Flexible food logging with broad integrations Behavior-change lessons and human coaching
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $79.99/yr —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android iOS, Android
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Live chat
Integrations 18 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo
Features MyFitnessPal 1/4 · Noom 4/4
Barcode scanner Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Weight tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Meal planning ✓ ✓
Device sync Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Nutrition detail Not checked yet Micronutrients
Coaching Not checked yet Human
Our review
Pros
  • Log food by search, barcode, meal scan, or voice
  • Track calories, macros, exercise, weight, and progress
  • Sync with health and fitness services including Apple Health and Fitbit
  • Food search, barcode scanning, and meal logging support food tracking.
  • Weight logging and progress graphs help track changes over time.
  • Apple Health, Fitbit, and iHealth syncing connect selected health data.
Cons
  • Barcode, meal, and voice logging require Premium
  • Meal Planner is limited to selected countries and is not on the website
  • Grocery delivery is available only in supported countries
  • One-to-one coaching and meal planning require an eligible Premium subscription.
  • The app is available on iOS and Android, with mobile-only deployment.
  • Plans automatically renew, so subscribers need to manage renewal timing.
Our verdict

MyFitnessPal is a food, nutrition, exercise, and weight-tracking service for people who want to monitor intake and progress toward health goals. Its food diary supports search, barcode scanning, meal scanning, and voice logging; users can…

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Noom combines food, activity, and weight logging with behavioral-science lessons in a consumer weight-management program. It is aimed at people who want structured behavior-change guidance alongside tools for tracking meals and weight,…

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  1. MyFitnessPalWeight-Loss Apps 9.2Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. NoomWeight-Loss Apps 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • MyFitnessPal — where it wins

    • Log food by search, barcode, meal scan, or voice
    • Track calories, macros, exercise, weight, and progress
    • Sync with health and fitness services including Apple Health and Fitbit

    Where it doesn't

    • Barcode, meal, and voice logging require Premium
    • Meal Planner is limited to selected countries and is not on the website
    • Grocery delivery is available only in supported countries

  • Noom — where it wins

    • Food search, barcode scanning, and meal logging support food tracking.
    • Weight logging and progress graphs help track changes over time.
    • Apple Health, Fitbit, and iHealth syncing connect selected health data.

    Where it doesn't

    • One-to-one coaching and meal planning require an eligible Premium subscription.
    • The app is available on iOS and Android, with mobile-only deployment.
    • Plans automatically renew, so subscribers need to manage renewal timing.
  • MyFitnessPal9.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A flexible food and fitness tracker with free basics, paid logging tools, and meal planning.

    Visit MyFitnessPalFull verdict →
  • Noom8.8/10 · Free plan

    Noom pairs food and weight tracking with behavioral lessons and optional human coaching.

    Visit NoomFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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