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MyFitnessPal vs TrainHeroic

MyFitnessPal logo

MyFitnessPal

Software

Nutrition tracking made simple

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TrainHeroic logo

TrainHeroic

Software

Strength and conditioning platform

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MyFitnessPal has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: MyFitnessPal free tier limited to 5 food entries per day unless premium subscriber; TrainHeroic pricing scaled by athlete count with 1000+ athletes requiring custom quote; not transparent tier pricing
  • They diverge on capability: MyFitnessPal covers 14M+ food database, TrainHeroic covers Workout programming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MyFitnessPal and TrainHeroic actually diverge.

Attributes where MyFitnessPal and TrainHeroic differ
AttributeMyFitnessPalTrainHeroic
Starting priceFree$9.99/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20052012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 MyFitnessPal

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

Only in TrainHeroic

  • Workout programming
  • Progress tracking
  • Team management
  • Video analysis
  • Program marketplace
  • WHOOP

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

MyFitnessPal

  • Workout trackingnot TrainHeroic
  • Nutrition managementnot TrainHeroic
  • Health monitoringnot TrainHeroic
  • Fitness coachingnot TrainHeroic
  • Wellness improvementnot TrainHeroic

TrainHeroic

  • Coaching businesses managing 1–50 athletes per coachnot MyFitnessPal
  • Remote personal training and strength programme deliverynot MyFitnessPal
  • Fitness professionals selling custom training programmes via marketplacenot MyFitnessPal

Where each one falls short

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

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

TrainHeroic

  • Pricing scaled by athlete count with 1000+ athletes requiring custom quote; not transparent tier pricing
  • Free trial limited to 14 days without credit card, but conversion to paid mandatory thereafter
  • No published feature differentiation by plan tier; all features appear consistent across price tiers

Pricing, plan by plan

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

TrainHeroic

$9.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the TrainHeroic review.

Which should you pick?

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

Choose TrainHeroic if

  • You need workout programming.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want progress tracking.
TrainHeroic review

Questions people ask

Is MyFitnessPal or TrainHeroic better?
Neither clearly leads. MyFitnessPal starts at Free and TrainHeroic at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MyFitnessPal or TrainHeroic?
MyFitnessPal has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for MyFitnessPal and $9.99/month for TrainHeroic.
Does MyFitnessPal or TrainHeroic run on more platforms?
MyFitnessPal runs on iOS, Android, Web. TrainHeroic runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use MyFitnessPal for free?
Yes. MyFitnessPal has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TrainHeroic starts at $9.99/month.
What is MyFitnessPal best used for?
MyFitnessPal is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what TrainHeroic is typically brought in for.
What can MyFitnessPal do that TrainHeroic cannot?
MyFitnessPal covers 14M+ food database, Barcode scanner, Macro tracking, Recipe importer. TrainHeroic covers Workout programming, Progress tracking, Team management, Video analysis. Both handle Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Health, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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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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