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Macrobell vs MyFitnessPal
MyFitnessPal is the biggest name in calorie counting. Here is how Macrobell is different, in plain numbers.
| Macrobell | MyFitnessPal | |
|---|---|---|
| Price of the paid plan | $2.99/month or $19.99/year | $19.99/month or $79.99/year (Premium) |
| Barcode scanner | Free | Premium only |
| Custom macro goals | Free | Premium only |
| Ads in the free version | None | Yes, ad-free logging is a Premium feature |
| Photo / meal scan | Plus ($2.99) | Premium only |
| Gym log with rest timer and plate calculator | Free, built in | Exercise tracking; no rest timer or plate calculator |
| Muscle map and recovery | Free | Not offered |
| AI form score from video | Plus | Not offered |
| Squads with friends | Free | Friends list |
| Free trial | 7 days | 7 days for eligible users |
MyFitnessPal prices and features are from its public Premium page in the US, checked on October 9, 2026. They may have changed since. MyFitnessPal is a trademark of its owner; Macrobell is not affiliated with it.
Who should pick which?
Pick MyFitnessPal if you want the largest food database and you already pay for Premium. Pick Macrobell if you want the barcode scanner and macro goals free, no ads, and a real gym log in the same app, with AI photo logging for $2.99 a month.
Switching
Macrobell asks a few questions when you start and builds your calorie and macro targets. Your first week is the only setup you’ll notice.