Cronometer or MyFitnessPal — which is more accurate?

On micronutrients, Cronometer: curated data sources and up to 95 vitamins and minerals according to the vendor. MyFitnessPal relies on community entries, which raises coverage but can make individual values inaccurate.

Which of the two has more foods?

MyFitnessPal. The database is user-maintained and covers niche products and restaurant chains too.

Is the barcode scanner free?

On Cronometer it is part of the app. On MyFitnessPal it has belonged to Premium since October 2022.

Do I even need micronutrient tracking?

For plain weight loss or muscle gain, calories and macros usually suffice. With a restricted diet, known deficiencies, or medical supervision, the extra depth can be worthwhile.

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Cronometer or MyFitnessPal? Compared for 2026

Paul Hummel Last reviewed September 14, 2026 4 min read

Quick answer

MyFitnessPal has the bigger database, fed by its community — with the inaccuracies that brings. Cronometer has fewer entries but more vetted data and up to 95 micronutrients. Breadth against depth.

The core difference: breadth against depth

MyFitnessPal runs on user entries. That explains the enormous coverage — and the most common complaint: values in community entries can be wrong. Cronometer leans on curated data sources and in return tracks up to 95 vitamins and minerals, already on the free tier.

Criterion

Cronometer

MyFitnessPal

Database size

smaller, curated

very large, community

Micronutrients

up to 95

limited

Barcode scanner

in the app

Premium

Photo recognition

Gold

Premium+

Google Play rating

4.5 ★ (~58,200)

~2.8M ratings

Downloads

5M+

10M+

Workout logging

—

basic log

When Cronometer is the better pick

If you watch micronutrients — vegetarian or vegan eating, iron, vitamin D, B12 — or if wrong database values bother you. Cronometer is the deepest of the mainstream apps.

When MyFitnessPal is the better pick

If you track a lot of packaged products and restaurant food. The coverage is unmatched. Worth knowing: the barcode scanner has belonged to Premium since October 2022.

And if neither fits?

Both apps above cover one side each. If you want training and nutrition in one app, you otherwise end up with two subscriptions and two histories that know nothing about each other. That is where GymLog AI comes in: sets, meals and an AI coach in one chat, by text, voice or photo. Permanently free tier, data on EU servers, iOS and Android.

Training and nutrition in one app

GymLog AI captures sets and meals in the same chat – by text, voice or photo. Free to start.

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Sources

FitBudd (as of May 2026). MyFitnessPal Cost: Free vs Premium vs Premium+. fitbudd.com
Cronometer on Google Play (features, ratings). play.google.com
GymLog AI on the App Store and Google Play (features & pricing). apps.apple.com · play.google.com

Third-party feature and price details reflect the time of review (September 2026) and may change; please check the respective app store. This content is for general informational purposes.