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Calori vs MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal is the best-known calorie counter in the world. Calori is newer and built around logging meals from a photo. This page compares the two on the things that decide which one you keep using.

By the Calori team · Updated · 6 min read

Calori is our app. We have tried to be fair and to say where the other app is the better choice. Features change, so check each app’s store listing before you subscribe.

Calori and MyFitnessPal feature by feature

CaloriMyFitnessPal
Main way to logPhoto of the plateSearch the food database
Photo loggingIncludedMeal Scan, on Premium
Barcode scanningIncludedOn Premium
Free version7-day free trial of everythingYes, with adverts
Food databaseAI recognition plus barcode and searchVery large, mostly added by users
Macros and micronutrientsYesYes; per-day macro goals on Premium
Friends and socialFeed: follow friends, like and comment on mealsFriends list and community forums
Apple WatchCalorie and macro ringsYes
Meal plansSaved recipesMeal Planner on Premium+
PlatformsiPhone and AndroidiPhone, Android and web

Logging a meal

This is the biggest difference. In MyFitnessPal you usually search for each food, pick an entry and set the amount. For a homemade dinner with five ingredients, that is five searches. In Calori you take one photo; the AI picks out each item, estimates the portion and logs the calories and macros, which you can adjust before saving. MyFitnessPal now offers photo logging too, through Meal Scan on its Premium tier.

Where MyFitnessPal is better

  • Database size. MyFitnessPal has one of the largest food databases of any app, including a lot of UK products and restaurant meals. Because much of it is added by users, check that the entry you pick looks right.
  • A free version. You can log food and count calories without paying, if you are happy with adverts and searching by hand.
  • Web access. You can log from a computer as well as your phone.

Where Calori is better

  • Speed. A photo is quicker than searching, which is the main reason people stop tracking.
  • Barcode and photo logging included. Both are part of Calori rather than a paid upgrade.
  • Tracking with friends. Calori has a feed where you follow friends, see their meals and comment, which helps a lot of people stay consistent.
  • Rings on your wrist and Home Screen. Calories, protein, carbs and fat show as rings on Apple Watch and in widgets.

Which should you choose?

Choose MyFitnessPal if you want a free app, log on a computer, or eat a lot of packaged food that you would rather search for by name. Choose Calori if you have tried tracking before and given up because it took too long, or if you want friends to keep you on track.

Still deciding? See our list of MyFitnessPal alternatives and the full comparison of the best calorie counter apps in the UK.

Frequently asked questions

Is Calori better than MyFitnessPal?
Calori is faster for logging meals because it works from a photo, and it includes barcode scanning and a social feed with friends. MyFitnessPal has a much larger food database and a free version. Which is better depends on whether speed or database size matters more to you.
Is MyFitnessPal free?
MyFitnessPal has a free version for basic food logging. Its Premium tier unlocks barcode scanning, Meal Scan photo logging, voice logging, ad-free use and per-day macro goals.
Can I switch from MyFitnessPal to Calori?
Yes. Set your calorie and macro targets in Calori, connect Apple Health so your weight comes across, and start logging. Most people find the first week of history builds up quickly.

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