App review
MyFitnessPal review: huge database, dated experience
MyFitnessPal still has one of the largest food and barcode databases, but its photo logging and coaching trail newer AI apps and good features sit behind Premium. Our review and score.
The verdict
A dependable barcode-and-database workhorse with enormous coverage, but inconsistent user entries and a photo feature that lags the AI-native leaders. Much of the best functionality is paywalled.
| Developer | MyFitnessPal, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web |
| Pricing | Free · Premium from about $80/yr |
| Best for | Barcode-heavy logging of packaged foods |
How MyFitnessPal scores on each criterion
MyFitnessPal pros and cons
What works well
- One of the largest food and barcode databases available
- Reliable for packaged and branded foods
- Mature ecosystem with broad device support
Where it falls short
- User-generated entries are inconsistent
- Photo logging trails AI-native apps (±19%)
- Coaching is thin and good features are paywalled
What MyFitnessPal does well
MyFitnessPal’s database remains a genuine strength: scan almost any packaged product’s barcode and you’ll likely find it. It’s a mature, well-supported app with web access and broad integrations, and for someone who logs mostly branded and packaged foods it’s still reliable.
Where MyFitnessPal falls short
Its size is also its weakness — many entries are user-generated and inconsistent, so you have to vet matches. The photo feature was added later and trailed the AI-native apps in our benchmark, coaching is minimal, and several of the most useful features now require a relatively pricey Premium subscription.
MyFitnessPal vs Welling AI
If you want the biggest barcode library, MyFitnessPal earns its place in our free-apps guide. But for accurate, low-effort logging with real macro tracking and coaching, Welling AI is the more capable and higher-scoring choice.
Frequently asked questions
Does MyFitnessPal have the biggest food database?
It has one of the largest, especially for barcodes and branded foods, though entry quality varies because much of it is user-generated.
Is MyFitnessPal better than Welling AI?
MyFitnessPal wins on raw database size, but Welling scored higher overall for accuracy, macro depth, coaching and ease of use.