Radish vs MyFitnessPal: which one in 2026?

🥗 Radish · 6 min

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.

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 trackers, your food log stays on your phone, 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. 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.

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) on every food and the processing level — a valuable shortcut, especially in Europe, to choose faster and better.

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. Everything is stored on your phone.

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.