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Calsheet vs MyFitnessPal
In October 2022 MyFitnessPal moved its barcode scanner behind the Premium paywall, and as of 2026 Premium costs $19.99/month or $79.99/year while the free tier carries ads. This page compares the two honestly — including where MyFitnessPal is genuinely better.
| Feature | Calsheet | MyFitnessPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — no paid tier | Free with ads · Premium $19.99/mo or $79.99/yr |
| Barcode scanner in the free tier | Premium only (since Oct 2022) | |
| Ads in the free tier | ||
| Works without an account | ||
| Offline-first diary on your device | ||
| Free data export | JSON, one tap | Full CSV export is Premium-only |
| Macro targets in grams | Included, editable | Premium feature |
| Food database | Open Food Facts (community-run) | Largest proprietary database, unmatched restaurant coverage |
| Beyond the food diary | Nothing — no micronutrients, exercise logging, or community | Community, coaching, fasting tools & integrations (largely Premium) |
Competitor data verified on 2026-06-18 (US pricing, as of 2026). Corrections welcome: hello@kirillin.tech.
Where MyFitnessPal is genuinely better
An honest comparison cuts both ways. MyFitnessPal has the biggest food database on the market and restaurant coverage nobody else matches, plus a large community. Premium adds coaching, intermittent-fasting tools, and integrations that Calsheet simply does not have. Calsheet tracks calories, protein, fat, and carbs — full stop: no micronutrients, no exercise logging, no meal photos. If you eat to medical micronutrient targets or live in chain restaurants, MyFitnessPal Premium (or Cronometer) may be worth the money. The full market rundown is in our MyFitnessPal alternatives post.
Switching in four steps
- Get your data out of MyFitnessPal — the full CSV export is Premium-only, but two free paths exist. Our export guide walks through both.
- Open the Calsheet web app — no sign-up screen, it just opens.
- Run the TDEE goal wizard to set your calorie budget and macro targets.
- Save your ten most-eaten foods to the library and log from there. The whole move takes about ten minutes.
Disclaimer
This comparison is based on publicly available information verified on 2026-06-18; prices are US and may differ by region. Feature sets change — tell us if something is outdated. Calsheet is not affiliated with MyFitnessPal. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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Common questions
Can I import my MyFitnessPal history into Calsheet?
There is no direct importer. Keep your exported CSV as an archive, then rebuild in Calsheet — it takes about ten minutes: run the goal wizard and save your ten most-eaten foods. Day-to-day logging matters more than old history.
Is Calsheet really free, or is this a trial?
Really free: no ads, no in-app purchases, no locked features, no time limit. There is no premium tier.
What does Calsheet not do?
No micronutrient tracking (calories, protein, fat, and carbs only), no exercise logging, no health-platform integrations, no meal photos, no community. If you rely on those, MyFitnessPal or Cronometer may fit better.
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