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Foodnoms vs MyFitnessPal

Foodnoms lands on Worth it, and MyFitnessPal lands on Depends.

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Foodnoms versus MyFitnessPal
CompareFoodnomsMyFitnessPal
VerdictWorth itDepends
Best foriOS/Mac users logging daily mealsEveryday calorie counters
Who it's not forAndroid users . sources show iOS/Apple onlyMicronutrient-precision dieters; Cronometer is pitched as more accurate
PrivacyPrivacy-focused with no ads; publishes a security page and privacy policy.102018 breach hit 150M accounts; currently zero CVEs listed and an active bug bounty runs.13
Support qualityNo evidence in reviewed sources396 PissedConsumer complaints; little positive support evidence
Public sentimentUsers consistently praise Foodnoms as a fast, private, non-intrusive MyFitnessPal replacement with free barcode scanning.Opinion is split: many users credit it with real weight-loss results, while others resent paywalling, price hikes and redesigns.
Biggest gotchaPricing cited inconsistently: official page says $40/yr; one third-party review cites ~$71.99/yr. Verify in-app before subscribing.⁹Premium pricing has climbed repeatedly; a 2025 essay calls it 'the $240 question'

Pick Foodnoms when

  • iOS/Mac users logging daily meals
  • Privacy-conscious refugees from ad-heavy trackers
  • Barcode-scanner-first logging
  • Apple Health and Apple Watch users

When Foodnoms is not a fit

  • Android users . sources show iOS/Apple only
  • Enterprises or teams rolling out staff wellness . this is a solo consumer app
  • Clinical users needing lab-grade micronutrient detail (Cronometer territory)
  • Anyone expecting every feature free . free tier covers basics only

Pick MyFitnessPal when

  • Everyday calorie counters
  • Weight-loss beginners
  • Macro-tracking gym-goers
  • People wanting the largest food database

When MyFitnessPal is not a fit

  • Micronutrient-precision dieters; Cronometer is pitched as more accurate
  • Privacy-first users uncomfortable with data-heavy free apps
  • Anyone wanting a stable app; redesign fatigue is well documented
  • One-time-purchase buyers; it is subscription-only

Sources

  1. Foodnoms homepagefoodnoms.com
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  8. Best Macro Tracker Apps 2026appstoretracker.com
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  14. MyFitnessPal Data Breachhaveibeenpwned.com
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  15. 396 MyFitnessPal Reviews - PissedConsumermyfitnesspal.pissedconsumer.com
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