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Cronometer vs MyFitnessPal

Cronometer logo

Cronometer

Fitness & Wellness

Track nutrition, not just calories

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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MyFitnessPal

Sports & Recreation

Nutrition tracking made simple

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cronometer free tier limited to 7-day report windows; MyFitnessPal free tier limited to 5 food entries per day unless premium subscriber
  • They diverge on capability: Cronometer covers 80+ nutrient tracking, MyFitnessPal covers 14M+ food database.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cronometer and MyFitnessPal actually diverge.

Attributes where Cronometer and MyFitnessPal differ
AttributeCronometerMyFitnessPal
CategoryFitness & WellnessSports & Recreation
Founded20112005

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), platforms (Ios, Android, Web), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Cronometer

  • 80+ nutrient tracking
  • Verified food database
  • Custom recipes
  • Biometric tracking
  • Detailed reports
  • Withings

Only in MyFitnessPal

  • 14M+ food database
  • Barcode scanner
  • Macro tracking
  • Recipe importer
  • Exercise logging
  • Strava

Both cover

  • Fitbit
  • Garmin
  • Apple Health
  • Google Fit
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Cronometer

  • Workout tracking
  • Nutrition management
  • Health monitoring
  • Fitness coaching
  • Wellness improvement

MyFitnessPal

  • Workout tracking
  • Nutrition management
  • Health monitoring
  • Fitness coaching
  • Wellness improvement

Both are used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching, wellness improvement, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Cronometer

  • Free tier limited to 7-day report windows
  • Photo and voice logging unavailable in free tier
  • Ad-free experience requires Gold subscription
  • Advanced features like macro scheduler and recipe importer locked to paid tier

MyFitnessPal

  • Free tier limited to 5 food entries per day unless premium subscriber
  • Limited offline functionality - cannot search new foods or scan barcodes without internet
  • Database accuracy issues reported at approximately 15% error rate
  • Data export only available via desktop web browser, not mobile app

Pricing, plan by plan

Cronometer

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full micronutrient tracking (82+ nutrients)
    • Unlimited food logging
    • Barcode scanning
  • Gold$4.99/month
    • All Free features
    • Ad-free experience
    • Photo and voice logging

MyFitnessPal

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Calorie and macro tracking
    • 20.5M food database
    • Weight tracking
  • Premium$19.99/month
    • Ad-free experience
    • Unlimited food entries
    • Barcode scanner
  • Premium+$24.99/month
    • All Premium features
    • Meal planner with 1,500+ recipes
    • Automated grocery lists

Which should you pick?

Choose Cronometer if

  • You need 80+ nutrient tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want verified food database.
Cronometer review

Choose MyFitnessPal if

  • You need 14m+ food database.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want barcode scanner.
MyFitnessPal review

Questions people ask

Is Cronometer or MyFitnessPal better?
Neither clearly leads. Cronometer starts at Free and MyFitnessPal at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cronometer or MyFitnessPal?
Cronometer starts at Free and MyFitnessPal at Free.
Does Cronometer or MyFitnessPal run on more platforms?
Cronometer runs on Ios, Android, Web. MyFitnessPal runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Cronometer for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Cronometer best used for?
Cronometer is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching.
What can Cronometer do that MyFitnessPal cannot?
Cronometer covers 80+ nutrient tracking, Verified food database, Custom recipes, Biometric tracking. MyFitnessPal covers 14M+ food database, Barcode scanner, Macro tracking, Recipe importer. Both handle Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Health, Google Fit.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cronometer: Is Cronometer truly free and what are its limitations?

Cronometer Free is completely free forever with full micronutrient tracking across 82+ nutrients, unlimited food logging, barcode scanning, custom recipes, and basic reports. The 7-day report window is the main limitation.

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MyFitnessPal: Does MyFitnessPal have a free tier and what are its limits?

Yes, MyFitnessPal offers a free tier with access to calorie and macro tracking, a 20.5M food database, and weight tracking. However, free users are limited to 5 food entries per day and must endure advertisements.

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Cronometer: What features are included in Cronometer Gold?

Gold ($4.99/month billed annually at $59.99 or $10.99/month) adds photo logging, voice logging with Siri, Crono Coach AI assistant, custom charts, macro scheduler, fasting timer, recipe importer, and unlimited historical data access.

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MyFitnessPal: Does MyFitnessPal work offline?

MyFitnessPal has limited offline functionality. You can view previously logged foods and meal history without internet, but you cannot search the full food database or scan barcodes offline.

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Cronometer: Can I log meals with photos in Cronometer?

Photo logging is a premium feature available only in Cronometer Gold, allowing users to snap and automatically log meals through their camera.

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MyFitnessPal: Can I export my data from MyFitnessPal?

Yes. MyFitnessPal allows users to export full account data including all food logs, recipes, and weight entries through the web browser (desktop only, not available in the mobile app).

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Cronometer: Does Cronometer track beyond just macronutrients?

Yes, Cronometer tracks up to 84+ nutrients including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids. All tiers include this comprehensive micronutrient tracking.

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MyFitnessPal: What devices does MyFitnessPal integrate with?

MyFitnessPal integrates with 40+ health apps and devices including Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Health, Google Fit, Samsung Health, and Apple Watch, automatically syncing activity and calorie data.

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Cronometer: Can I see historical data in the free tier?

Free tier reports are limited to the past 7 days. Gold subscription ($4.99/month annually) provides unlimited historical data access for trend analysis.

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Cronometer: Does Cronometer have professional or pro versions?

Yes, Cronometer Pro is available for healthcare providers, researchers, and educators with specialized features for professional nutrition analysis.

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