bodymaths vs MyFitnessPal
MyFitnessPal is a calorie counter with a very large food database. bodymaths is a free training and nutrition app that keeps your data on your device. Here is how they compare, using each app's own pages.
- Checked 21 October 2026
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At a glance
| Feature | bodymaths | MyFitnessPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, with no signup, no trial and no card. Nothing in it will move behind a paywall; an optional Premium forecast that learns your real burn may come later. | Free account. Premium is a paid subscription, with a 7-day free trial for eligible new members.1, 3 |
| Food database | Meals by photo, by a few typed words, or by barcode (Open Food Facts). | 20.5M+ foods, including restaurant dishes.2 |
| Barcode scan | Free. | Premium.1 |
| Log a meal from a photo | Free. The photo never leaves your phone. | Meal Scan is Premium.1 |
| Log by voice | Free (English; your browser sends the recording to Google or Apple). | Voice Log is Premium.1 |
| Macro goals | Protein first, calories as a range with a safe floor. | Custom macro goals, by grams or percentage, are Premium.1 |
| Fasting | Fasting timer, free. | Intermittent Fasting is Premium.1 |
| Ads | No ads and no ad pixels. | Ad-free logging is Premium.1 |
| Workouts | A full workout logger with a camera rep counter and 3D demos, free. | Exercise tracking is free.1 |
| Meal planning | A weekly meal plan and grocery list, free. | Full meal planning is part of Premium Plus.2 |
| Devices and apps | Imports body weight from an Apple Health export file. | Connects 40+ fitness trackers, smartwatches and health apps.2 |
| Where it runs | Runs in the browser on a phone or computer, and you can add it to your home screen. Works offline after the first visit. No app store or watch app yet. | Apps for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, and for Android.2, 3 |
Facts about MyFitnessPal come from its own pages, checked on 21 October 2026; the small numbers link to each source. Prices and features can change, so check them before you pay.
Where MyFitnessPal is stronger
- Food database: MyFitnessPal lists 20.5M+ foods, including restaurant dishes. bodymaths does not claim a database that size.
- Devices: it connects 40+ fitness trackers, smartwatches and health apps. bodymaths only imports body weight from an Apple Health export file.
- Apps: it has app store apps for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Android. bodymaths runs in the browser.
- Community: its site says over 280 million people have joined.
Where bodymaths is stronger
- Things MyFitnessPal lists as Premium are free in bodymaths: barcode scan, logging a meal from a photo, logging by voice, fasting and no ads.
- Training is built in: a guided workout logger, a camera rep counter and a 3D demo of every move.
- A dated Body Forecast with an honest range, and progress beyond the scale (waist, photos and strength).
- Your data stays on your device unless you turn on sync. No ads, and your health data is never sold.
How bodymaths handles food
- Snap a photo of your meal or type it in a few words; the photo never leaves your phone.
- Scan a barcode (products from Open Food Facts) or say what you ate.
- Protein first, and calories as a range with a safe floor, never a strict number.
- A weekly meal plan with a grocery list, a fasting timer and water, all free.
Which should you pick?
If you want the biggest food database and syncing with many trackers, MyFitnessPal is built for that. If you want food and training in one free app, with your data on your device, try bodymaths. The calculators below need no signup, so you can check your numbers first.
Questions
Is bodymaths a free alternative to MyFitnessPal?
Yes. bodymaths is free with no signup, no trial and no card. Barcode scan, logging a meal from a photo, logging by voice and fasting, which MyFitnessPal lists as Premium, are free in bodymaths.
Does bodymaths have as many foods as MyFitnessPal?
No. MyFitnessPal lists 20.5M+ foods, including restaurant dishes. In bodymaths you snap a photo, type a meal in a few words or scan a barcode, and barcodes are looked up on Open Food Facts.
Can I track workouts in bodymaths too?
Yes. bodymaths has a guided workout logger with the next weight filled in, a rest timer, a camera rep counter and a 3D demo of every move, all free.
Does bodymaths work on Apple Watch?
No. bodymaths runs in the browser on a phone or computer, and you can add it to your home screen. MyFitnessPal has an Apple Watch app.
Where does my food data go in bodymaths?
It stays on your device unless you turn on sync. Meal photos stay on your phone, there are no ads and your health data is never sold.
Is bodymaths connected to MyFitnessPal?
No. bodymaths is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by MyFitnessPal. MyFitnessPal is a trademark of its owner.
Sources
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bodymaths facts come from our home page and release notes. MyFitnessPal is a trademark of its owner. bodymaths is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by MyFitnessPal. This page was checked on 21 October 2026.
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