Alternatives
The best Cronometer alternatives
Cronometer is a nutrient-focused tracker with a generous free tier and a Gold subscription. Here is why people switch, and the apps worth a look instead.
Prices and features checked October 18, 2026 against each app's own pages where possible. Figures marked "third-party report" come from independent reviews and should be confirmed on the vendor's site. FitStack makes this page, so we have linked every claim about Cronometer.
Why people look for a Cronometer alternative
- Photo logging, voice logging and unlimited history are Gold features.
- Workouts and run tracking are not among the features Cronometer lists for its free tier or Gold.
Cronometer vs FitStack at a glance
| Feature | Cronometer | FitStack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Gold $10.99/mo or $59.99/yr [1] | Free; Pro $9.99/month for coaching and selling |
| Free tier | 84+ nutrients, barcode scanner, custom targets, device sync, 7-day reports [1] | Free; Pro $9.99/month for coaching and selling |
| Barcode scanning | Free [1] | Yes |
| AI meal photo logging | Gold only (Photo Log) [1] | Yes, photo to itemized macros |
| Voice logging | Gold only (Voice Log) [1] | No |
| Strength workouts and plans | Not covered by our sources | Yes: logging, workouts and multi-week plans |
| GPS run tracking | Not covered by our sources | Yes, GPS with maps and splits |
"Not covered by our sources" means the sources below do not describe that feature; it does not mean Cronometer lacks it.
Choose Cronometer if…
- Micronutrient detail matters most to you, for example tracking iron, B12 or sodium closely.
- You want a free barcode scanner and do not need workouts in the same app.
Choose FitStack if…
- You want to plan and log strength training and runs in the same app as your food.
- You prefer photo logging alongside barcode scanning in one place.
Pricing and free tier
Cronometer
Gold $10.99/month or $59.99/year ($4.99/month billed annually).
Free tier: 84+ nutrients, a free barcode scanner, custom targets, device sync and a 7-day report window.
FitStack
Free plan for tracking. Pro is $9.99/month, needed only for live sessions, coaching and selling. See plans.
Cronometer alternatives for nutrition tracking
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1. FitStack
One app for nutrition logging, strength training, GPS run tracking and daily readiness, with a creator marketplace for plans.
Price: Free plan for tracking. Pro is $9.99/month, needed only for live sessions, coaching and selling.
Free tier: Free plan for tracking; Pro only for coaching and selling.
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2. MyFitnessPal
A calorie counter with a free, ad-supported tier and Premium plans.
Price: Premium $19.99/month or $79.99/year with a 7-day trial; Premium+ reported at $24.99/month or $99.99/year.
Free tier: Nutrition, weight and exercise tracking with ads. Barcode scanning, meal scan, voice logging and custom macro targets are not in the free tier.
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3. MacroFactor
A paid nutrition coach built around adaptive expenditure, with a separate workouts app.
Price: $11.99/month, $47.99 per 6 months or $71.99/year; Nutrition + Workouts bundle $89.99/year.
Free tier: No ongoing free tier: a free trial only.
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4. Lose It!
A weight-loss calorie counter with free barcode and basic photo logging.
Price: Premium about $39.99/year (third-party reported; promotions vary).
Free tier: Barcode scanning and basic Snap It photo logging (third-party reported).
FitStack vs Lose It!
Listed in no particular order after FitStack, which we make. Each app's own page is linked in the sources of its comparison.
What FitStack includes today
- Food diary with barcode scanning and AI meal photo scanning that itemizes calories and macros
- Meal plans with daily calorie, protein, carb and fat targets
- Workout logging, reusable workouts and multi-week workout plans
- GPS run tracking with maps and splits
- Daily readiness check-ins and recovery tracking
- Apple Health and Health Connect sync, plus Apple Watch and Wear OS apps
- A marketplace of workout, meal and fitness plans from creators and coaches
- Social feed, communities and a gym directory
Try the free TDEE, macro and protein calculators on this site without signing up, or browse the exercise library.
Frequently asked questions
Why do people look for Cronometer alternatives?
Photo logging, voice logging and unlimited history are Gold features. Workouts and run tracking are not among the features Cronometer lists for its free tier or Gold.
Is there a free Cronometer alternative?
MyFitnessPal has a free tier: nutrition, weight and exercise tracking with ads. Barcode scanning, meal scan, voice logging and custom macro targets are not in the free tier. Lose It! has a free tier: barcode scanning and basic Snap It photo logging (third-party reported). FitStack is free for tracking, with Pro ($9.99/month) only for coaching and selling.
How much does Cronometer cost?
Gold $10.99/month or $59.99/year ($4.99/month billed annually) (checked October 2026).
Sources (checked October 18, 2026)
- Cronometer Gold (official)
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Thinking of switching from Cronometer?
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