Calorie Tracker Guide · 2026-11-14
Verdict
Calorie Counter by fatsecret is listed at $10.49 a month and MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter at $9.99 a month. Calorie Counter by fatsecret is marked for Text logging. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is not. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked for Audio logging. Calorie Counter by fatsecret is not. Calorie Counter by fatsecret is filed for Budget-conscious trackers — Users who need a comprehensive, ad-free calorie tracker without paying for a subscription.. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is filed for Detailed Nutrition Tracking — Individuals who require precise calorie, macro, and micronutrient tracking for dietary management..
Price
Calorie Counter by fatsecret: Free · 7 in-app purchase option(s).
MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Free · 7 in-app purchase option(s).
Monthly figure: Calorie Counter by fatsecret $10.49, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter $9.99.
Yearly figure: Calorie Counter by fatsecret $41.99, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter $64.99.
Features that differ
Audio logging: only MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is marked available. Supports voice logging for food entry, but a user review indicates issues with accuracy and understanding spoken input. Available with Premium.
Text logging: only Calorie Counter by fatsecret is marked available. Standard text search and auto-complete.
Fit
Calorie Counter by fatsecret is filed for Budget-conscious trackers — Users who need a comprehensive, ad-free calorie tracker without paying for a subscription.; Macro-focused dieters — Individuals who prioritize detailed macro breakdowns by meal and day.; Apple Health users — Those who want seamless data syncing between their fitness apps and Apple Health..
MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is filed for Detailed Nutrition Tracking — Individuals who require precise calorie, macro, and micronutrient tracking for dietary management.; Weight Management — Users focused on weight loss, gain, or maintenance through consistent food and activity logging.; Extensive Food Database Access — Those who benefit from a vast database of foods, including restaurant items, for easy logging..
Where the scores differ
Pricing value: Calorie Counter by fatsecret 7.2, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 6.2. Calorie Counter by fatsecret: 10 - annualised price $41.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial). MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: 10 - annualised price $64.99/15 (+0.5 if free trial).
Feature depth: Calorie Counter by fatsecret 9.5, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 9.4. Calorie Counter by fatsecret: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Quality-weighted share of tracked features available (excellent 1.0 .. poor 0.2), x1.6, capped at 10.
User feedback: Calorie Counter by fatsecret 7.3, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 7.4. Calorie Counter by fatsecret: Bayesian rating 4.51 (iOS 4.72x15526 + Play 4.50x548707, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment +0.10 over 20 reviews. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Bayesian rating 4.55 (iOS 4.71x2393656 + Play 4.41x2921749, prior 4.3x200) + review stars sentiment -0.20 over 20 reviews.
Maintenance: Calorie Counter by fatsecret 8.6, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 9.2. Calorie Counter by fatsecret: Last release 10 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 13 days between releases (30%). MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: Last release 4 days ago (half-life 90d, 70%) + median 7 days between releases (30%).
Traction: Calorie Counter by fatsecret 9.6, MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter 10. Calorie Counter by fatsecret: log10 of 564233 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10. MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter: log10 of 5315405 total ratings (iOS+Play), 1M ratings = 10.
Who should pick which
Choose Calorie Counter by fatsecret if you need Text logging. Choose MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter if you need Audio logging. On the monthly figure in the record, Calorie Counter by fatsecret is $10.49 and MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter is $9.99.