MyFitnessPal vs Cronometer
MyFitnessPal has the biggest food database. Cronometer has the most accurate micronutrient tracking. If you're choosing only between these two, your decision comes down to whether you care about vitamin and mineral targets or just macro hit-rate.
| Criterion | MyFitnessPal | Cronometer | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food database size | 20M+ user-submitted | ~1.2M curated | MyFitnessPal |
| Micronutrient accuracy | Inconsistent | USDA + lab-grade | Cronometer |
| Ad-free free tier | No (ads) | Yes | Cronometer |
| Barcode scanner | Yes | Yes (Gold) | Tie |
| Recipe import (URL) | Premium | Gold | Tie |
| Exercise logging | Basic | Basic | Tie |
| Adaptive macros | Partial (Premium) | Partial | Tie |
| Price (paid) | $19.99/mo Premium | $9.99/mo Gold | Cronometer |
Which one should you pick?
Cronometer wins on accuracy + price + no-ads. MyFitnessPal wins on database breadth. If you also want real strength + cardio tracking + an AI coach that adapts macros weekly, Ascend covers all of it — free for the core, NZ$12.99/mo for Club, no ad SDKs ever.
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| Per-set logging, PR detection, wearables | ||
| Muscle-league tiers | ||
| The AI coach | nudges | Full conversation |
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