Is the MyFitnessPal barcode scanner free?

No. According to the MyFitnessPal help center, since October 1, 2022 the barcode scanner is available only with Premium. In FitMate.co the scanner is free.

Can MyFitnessPal count calories from a photo for free?

According to the MyFitnessPal help center, Meal Scan requires Premium and an English device language. FitMate.co counts calories from a photo and from a description on Free — 4 photos and 4 descriptions a day.

Can I move my data from MyFitnessPal?

FitMate.co does not import a MyFitnessPal food diary. You can bring workout history from a CSV file, or from Strong or Hevy exports.

Yes, you can use it without paying. Free includes the barcode scanner, the food database, custom foods and dishes, copying yesterday’s meals, the workout log, custom workouts and exercises, workout import, the exercise library, water, weight, measurements and widgets. Calorie counting from a photo and from a description works on Free: 4 photos and 4 AI messages a day. FitMate Pro gives 20 photos and 50 messages a day, more accurate AI models, a personalized workout plan, full history and trends, the full weekly report, Fit Recipes and further FitBanana reviews.

FitMate.co vs MyFitnessPal: Comparison (2026)

In short

In MyFitnessPal the barcode scanner has been Premium-only since 2022, and Meal Scan from a photo and voice logging need Premium and an English device language. In FitMate.co the scanner is free, and you count calories from a photo and from a description on Free — 4 photos and 4 descriptions a day. Plus a workout plan, a set log and no ads.

What you get for free

The free versions, side by side.

FreeFitMate.co FreeMyFitnessPal (free)

Barcode scannerYesNone — Premium only

Calories from a photo (AI)4 photos a dayNone — Meal Scan is Premium only

Calories from a description (AI)4 descriptions a dayNone — voice logging is Premium only

Workout log: sets, reps, weightYesYes

Workout planYesNo plan made for you found

AdsNoneYes (“Contains ads” on Google Play)

Feature comparison

FeatureFitMate.coMyFitnessPal

Barcode scannerFreePremium only

Calories from a photo (AI)On Free too, in English and PolishPremium, English device language only

Calories from a description (AI)By text, on Free tooBy voice, on Premium, English only

Workout plan made for youYes, personalized AI plan on ProNo — pre-made and custom routines

Workout logSets and weight with your previous result per setSets and weight; Workout Routines in English only

Workout import from Strong and HevyYesNot found

AI progress reviewFitBanana review (limited on Free)Nutrition Coach on iOS in 6 countries

Meal plansNoPremium+, in 6 countries

Ads on the free versionNoneYes

Web versionNoYes

Prices change often and differ between the store and the maker’s website, so we do not compare them.

Which one to pick

FitMate.co, if you

want a barcode scanner without a subscription,
want calories from a photo or a description on the free version,
train and want a plan and a set log in the same app,
do not want ads on the free version.

MyFitnessPal, if you

log on a computer as much as on your phone.

Sources

Information about other apps comes from their official websites, help centers and store listings, checked on October 20, 2026. Features and prices change — if something is out of date, write to contact@fitmate.co and we will fix it.

FitMate.co vs MyFitnessPal