Free MyFitnessPal alternative: the best option in 2026
Looking for a free MyFitnessPal alternative? Short answer: there is one that scans barcodes for free, asks for no account, counting works without a connection and shows the Nutri-Score — it's Radish. Below, why so many people are switching in 2026, and how to pick without getting burned.
Why people are switching in 2026
Two reasons keep coming up. First, the MyFitnessPal redesign of April 2026 set off a wave of cancellations: the new layout got torn apart, familiar features moved around. Second, the core problem hasn't changed since 2022: barcode scanning sits behind the Premium subscription (~$80/year), and a free app that lives off your data still means you're the product. If you just want to log what you eat without paying or being profiled, you're in the right place.
What changed at MyFitnessPal in 2026 (public figures)
Two dated, sourced facts worth knowing before you switch. In 2026, detailed macronutrient tracking — previously free — moved behind the Premium subscription, on top of barcode scanning, which was already paid. Over the same period, the publisher reported 2025 revenue of $310 million, down 5.7% year-over-year, despite more than 220 million total registered accounts (source: Business of Apps, 2026 statistics). These are public figures, not a judgment on product quality: it's up to each person to decide whether a pattern of features moving back behind a paywall over time works for them.
What a real free alternative has to cover
- Free barcode scanner — not locked behind a paywall.
- No account required — you start in 5 seconds.
- Offline — it works on a plane, abroad, without depending on a server.
- Data that stays with you — nothing to sell: your food log stays on your phone.
- More than calories — Nutri-Score, micronutrients, processing level.
Radish: free to count, private by default
Radish checks all five boxes. The core is free for good: diary, barcode scanning (Open Food Facts), Nutri-Score, recipes, macros and 11 vitamins and minerals from public reference databases (CIQUAL/USDA). No account, no trackers, everything stored locally on your phone. An optional Pro — one single payment, not a subscription — only unlocks advanced features. In other words: you never pay for the basic feature MyFitnessPal put behind a paywall. It's a calorie counter without a subscription, period.
What about the other options?
FatSecret, Cronometer, MyNetDiary and Lose It! are all well-known picks, each with real strengths (a huge community database, detailed micronutrients, and so on). But few combine free + no account + offline + local data + Nutri-Score at the same time. If your top priority is counting calories without being watched and without pulling out your card, that's where Radish stands apart.
FAQ
What is the best free MyFitnessPal alternative?
For free, private, offline tracking with Nutri-Score, Radish is the best pick. For a very large community database, FatSecret holds up; for deep micronutrient tracking, Cronometer.
Is the barcode scanner free?
In Radish, yes — scanning (via Open Food Facts) is included for free, unlike MyFitnessPal, which moved it behind its Premium subscription.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Radish works without an account: you open the app and start. Your data stays on your phone.
Does it work without an internet connection?
Yes — logging, search, Nutri-Score and history all work without a connection. Only scanning a new product or the optional AI features use the network.
Is Radish available on iPhone?
Yes. Radish is on the App Store (iPhone and iPad) and on Google Play (Android). The page nutri-track.fr/app sends you straight to your device's store.
If MyFitnessPal no longer works for you, you don't have to choose between "free" and "respects your data": Radish does both. Open it, scan your first product, and count without being counted.
General information, not medical advice. Third-party app prices and features are cited for reference and may change.
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