MyFitnessPal review — 2026
★★★★☆ Overall score: 4/5
Calorie + macro tracking. Largest food database. Owned by Francisco Partners.
Monthly: $19.99/mo
Annual (first year): $79.99/year
Annual (renewal): $79.99/year
Money-back: 0 days
Annual (first year): $79.99/year
Annual (renewal): $79.99/year
Money-back: 0 days
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Protection
| Malware detection rate | 0% |
|---|---|
| False-positive rate | n/a |
| AV-TEST score | n/a |
| Real-time protection | ✓ |
| Ransomware protection | ✗ |
| Firewall | ✗ |
Bundled features
| VPN included | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Password manager | ✗ |
| Parental controls | ✗ |
| Dark web monitoring | ✗ |
| Identity theft protection | ✗ |
| Cloud backup | ✗ |
Compatibility
| Devices covered | Mobile + Web |
|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web |
Our review
MyFitnessPal is the right pick for calorie + macro tracking. Largest food database, best barcode scanner. Best for users focused on diet + weight loss. Free tier is decent but premium unlocks the real value.
Pros
- 14 million+ food database (largest in industry)
- Barcode scanner adds packaged foods instantly
- Strong macro + calorie tracking
- Premium adds custom macros, meal planning, recipe importer
- Strong integration with fitness trackers
Cons
- **2018 breach** exposed 150M user records
- Free tier reduced after Under Armour sold to Francisco Partners
- Some old free features now paywalled
- Ad-heavy on free tier