The free plans at a glance
What each app gives you without paying, as published by the app itself. "Not published" means the app doesn't say, so we haven't guessed. Sources are on each app's comparison page.
| Feature | NutriPixel | MyFitnessPal | Lose It! | HealthifyMe | Cal AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI photo logging, free | Yes, 3 a day | Premium only | Premium only | Not published | Not published (3-day trial) |
| Barcode scanning, free | Yes, unlimited | Premium only | Premium only | Not mentioned | Not published |
| Intermittent fasting, free | Yes | Premium only | Not confirmed | Not mentioned | Mentioned; no plans described |
| Ads | None | Yes | Yes | No "Contains ads" label | No "Contains ads" label |
| Searchable food database | No | Yes | Yes, 50M+ | Yes | Not described |
| Platforms | Android | iPhone, Android, web | iPhone, Android | iPhone, Android | iPhone, Android |
Detailed comparisons
How we compare
- Free plans first. Most people decide whether to stay on a calorie app before they pay, so we compare what's free.
- Official sources only for competitor features and prices: their pricing pages, help centers and app store listings. Reviews and blogs disagree too often.
- Dated. Every page says when it was last checked. Apps change their plans, so check the app for the latest.
- Their strengths too. Each page has a section on where the other app is better, and who shouldn't switch.
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