Apps & Tools
The MyFitnessPal Paywall Changes, Explained
In May 2026, MFP moved scan-a-meal, recipe URL import, and macro-by-meal goals behind Premium. Here's what changed, what it costs, and what your alternatives are.
By Monica Leduc
Reviews of the calorie counters, macro trackers, photo-AI scanners, and meal planners that try to help us eat better.
In May 2026, MFP moved scan-a-meal, recipe URL import, and macro-by-meal goals behind Premium. Here's what changed, what it costs, and what your alternatives are.
If you care about hitting protein, carb, and fat targets — not just calorie totals — these are the three apps worth your time this year, ranked.
Photo recognition for calories has gone from gimmick to genuinely useful in three years. We trace how the technology got here — and where it still falls short.