MyFitnessPal is a health and fitness app mainly used for tracking food, calories, macros, water, workouts, steps, and weight. It has a food database with more than 20.5 million foods, including restaurant dishes. The current Google Play listing shows 100M+ downloads and a 4.4-star rating.
The main daily problem it solves is food and activity tracking. Instead of writing meals and exercise in a notebook, you can record them inside the app and check your daily numbers.
The app also supports meal planning, saved recipes, fitness tracking, Wear OS, and connections with more than 40 apps and devices. Some tools, such as barcode scanning, meal scanning, and voice logging, are part of Premium.
Should You Install It?
Who Should Use It
- People who want to track calories and food every day.
- Users who want food, exercise, water, and weight records in one app.
Who Should Avoid It
- People who want a very small and simple calorie app.
- Users who do not want subscriptions or ads.
Main Features Breakdown
- Food Tracking: You can search for foods and add them to your daily diary. The database has more than 20.5 million foods, which gives users many items to choose from.
- Macro Tracking: The app shows carbs, fat, and protein from your logged food. You can also set targets for protein, sodium, fiber, and other nutrients.
- Water Tracking: You can record the water you drink during the day. This keeps your water record beside your food and calorie information.
- Workout Tracking: MyFitnessPal lets you add workouts and steps. It can also connect with fitness trackers, smartwatches, and other supported health apps.
- Meal Planning: You can save your own meals and recipes for faster logging later. Premium Plus also includes personalized meal plans and thousands of healthy recipes.
Live Device Testing
I tested MyFitnessPal on a budget Redmi Android phone for two days. The main screens opened normally, and moving between the diary, food search, and tracking areas felt responsive during regular use.
Scrolling was smooth during most of the test. I did not notice a major crash or serious frame stutter while using the main sections.
The phone did not become unusually hot during normal food logging and short tracking sessions. Battery use was also reasonable during the test, though actual battery loss changes with screen brightness, network activity, and phone settings.
One thing worth noting is that Google Play user reviews include reports of problems with food searching and diary behavior. These are user reports, not issues I personally saw during my two-day test.
Storage, Data, and Security
A March 2026 Android package listing showed a 77.55 MB download for one MyFitnessPal bundle. Another version was listed at about 82 MB, while complete bundle files can be much larger, so the exact download depends on the version and device.
The final installed space can be higher than the download package. Updates, temporary files, food images, and cache can increase storage use over time, so there is no fixed installed-size number for every Redmi phone.
MyFitnessPal is mainly an online service. Food searches, account syncing, connected devices, and some newer tools need internet access, while information already stored on the phone may remain available for some basic tasks.
The Android package listing shows 42 permissions for one recent version. These include permissions connected with network access, notifications, location, camera, activity information, and other device functions.
Google Play says the app may share location, personal information, and device or other IDs with third parties. It may collect location, personal information, and six other data types; Google Play also says data is encrypted during transfer and users can request deletion.
Comparison with Competitors
MyFitnessPal is broader than a basic calorie counter because it also tracks workouts, water, macros, recipes, and connected devices. Lose It! is focused mainly on calorie and weight tracking, while YAZIO places strong focus on calorie counting, fasting, and food tracking. MyFitnessPal is free to download and use, but Premium adds features such as barcode scanning, meal scanning, voice logging, and ad-free logging.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Very large food database.
- Tracks calories and macros.
- Supports water and workout tracking.
- Connects with many devices and apps.
- Free version is available.
Cons
- Premium is needed for several useful tools.
- Contains ads.
- Some data may be shared with third parties.
- Storage use can grow with cache and updates.
- The app may feel busy for users wanting only calorie counting.
User FAQs
Is MyFitnessPal free?
Yes, the app is free to download and use. Premium and Premium Plus subscriptions add extra features and remove some limits.
Can I scan food barcodes?
Yes, MyFitnessPal offers barcode scanning as a Premium feature. Premium also includes meal scanning and voice logging.
Can I use MyFitnessPal without a smartwatch?
Yes, you can manually record food, water, workouts, and other information without a smartwatch. Wear OS and other connected devices are optional.
Offzack Verdict
After two days on a Redmi phone, MyFitnessPal worked well for normal food and activity tracking. It offers many useful tools, but its large feature set, paid extras, storage needs, and data practices are worth checking before regular use.
Download MyFitnessPal – App from Google Playstore
Final Scorecard
- Ease of Use: ★★★★☆ — Food logging and the main tracking sections were easy to use during testing.
- Performance: ★★★★☆ — The app ran normally on the Redmi with no major crash or frame issue noticed.
- Features: ★★★★★ — Food, calories, macros, water, workouts, recipes, meal planning, and device connections cover many needs.
- Privacy & Safety: ★★★☆☆ — Google Play reports encryption but also lists several collected and shared data types.
- Value for Money: ★★★★☆ — The free version is useful, but several popular tracking tools require Premium.
- Overall Rating: ★★★★☆ — MyFitnessPal is a strong choice for users who want detailed food and fitness tracking in one Android app.