Radish vs MyFitnessPal: which one in 2026?

In short

Yes. Radish's core (diary, scan, Nutri-Score, recipes) is free and ad-free, unlike several MyFitnessPal features now behind a paywall.

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MyFitnessPal is the best-known calorie counter in the world. But "best known" doesn't mean "best for you" — especially if you care about your data. Here's an honest comparison on the five criteria that actually matter: privacy, price, offline, data quality and Nutri-Score.

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Looking for the best calorie app 2026 has to offer usually ends the same way: there is no universal winner, only the criteria you actually care about. The five below are the ones that separate these two apps.

Privacy: the real deciding factor

MyFitnessPal requires an account and runs in the cloud: your meals, weight and goals go to their servers, with the classic free-app business model. Radish does the opposite: no account, no ad trackers, your diary stays on your phone — never sent to our servers (except AI or barcode scanning, if you use them), and it works in airplane mode. Two optional features do send something out, and only when you trigger them: barcode scanning (an Open Food Facts lookup) and AI meal description. Anonymised usage statistics are also sent to Google (in the EU, only if you agree); your diary, foods and weight never are. The log itself is never uploaded, so there's nothing to sell.

Price: really free?

MyFitnessPal Premium runs about $80/year (Premium+ ~$100), and barcode scanning moved behind the paywall. With Radish the core is free — scan, Nutri-Score, diary, recipes — and an optional, much cheaper Pro only unlocks advanced features.

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Offline: track without a connection

MyFitnessPal needs internet for most things. With Radish, logging counting works without a connection: handy on a plane, abroad, or simply to depend on no one. Only the barcode scan and the optional AI need a connection. Anonymised usage statistics are also sent to Google (in the EU, only if you agree); your diary, foods and weight never are.

Data quality

MyFitnessPal relies on a huge but user-submitted database, sometimes inconsistent. Radish favors sourced data (CIQUAL/USDA) with 11 vitamins and minerals plus Open Food Facts for scanning. Less raw volume, more consistency.

Nutri-Score: understand, don't just count

MyFitnessPal mostly counts calories and macros. Radish adds the Nutri-Score (A to E) when the data allows and the processing level — a valuable shortcut, especially in Europe, to choose faster and better. If the goal is simply eating well day to day, our eating well, day to day guide picks this up.

FAQ

Is Radish a real free alternative to MyFitnessPal?

Yes. Radish's core (diary, scan, Nutri-Score, recipes) is free and ad-free, unlike several MyFitnessPal features now behind a paywall.

Can I import my MyFitnessPal data?

Radish starts from a local database; you can begin fresh. Export/import works via file, no account.

Does Radish work without an account?

Yes, no account is required. Your diary stays on your phone — never sent to our servers (except AI or barcode scanning, if you use them). One exception, which you trigger yourself: AI meal analysis sends the meal's text or photo to our provider, after your explicit and revocable consent.

What about 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 you want the biggest community, MyFitnessPal keeps the edge. But if you want to count calories without being tracked, pay less, and keep your data, Radish is built for that. Try it free: nutri-track.fr.

General information, not medical advice. Radish is not affiliated with MyFitnessPal; figures taken in July 2026 from official pages — subject to change.