Posted by u/creatine_addict22·29 days ago·Hot Take

MyFitnessPal keeps hitting me with ads, anyone else tired of this?

TL;DR: MyFitnessPal is too ad-heavy for my liking, looking for alternatives.

I've been using MyFitnessPal for a minute now, and I gotta say, the ad creep is insane. Like, I get it's a free app, but I can barely log my meals without being bombarded by ads for premium features I don't want. I tried Yazio briefly, but honestly, it just didn't click for me. Can anyone recommend a solid alternative that doesn't have this paywall BS? I just want to track my calories without the hassle of constant ads ruining my flow

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u/busy_but_fit·29 days ago

It's like, how hard is it to just let me log my food? I switched to MacroFactor and I appreciate how the algorithm just gets my routine. It's been a good change, plus no ads!

u/chickenmealprep22·29 days ago

I totally get it, bro. As a meal prep fanatic, I need something that's straightforward. I tried Yazio too and it just didn't vibe with me. I ended up using Cronometer since I wanted that detailed tracking, especially for my macros.

u/caffeine_and_cardio·29 days ago

OMG, I feel you! The ads are relentless. Like, I just want to log my food after a run without being sold a premium plan. Have u tried Cronometer? It's super clean and all about the data without the annoying ads.

u/lifters_and_lattes·29 days ago

Yeah, MFP is getting rough with the ads! I used to love it, but I switched to MacroFactor after hearing good things. It really does help with the tracking and has a solid interface. Plus, the community is great for support.

u/cutting_and_saving·8 days ago

Yeah, MFP ads are wild now. im just a broke college student so I'm always looking for budget-friendly options. I've been using Cronometer, which has been solid so far. Definitely worth considering if you want to avoid those ads.

u/powerlifting_nurse·29 days ago

I get the frustration. As a powerlifting fan, tracking accurately is essential. I think the ads can be overwhelming, but switching to something else like MacroFactor has worked for a lot of folks. It's about finding what fits your lifestyle.

u/not_a_fitness_pro·29 days ago

This. MFP is basically a pop-up factory now. I tried Nutrola and while it has some cool features, I don't know, I feel like the suggestions were sometimes too accurate, lowkey stressed me out. I'll stick with MFP for now.

u/midlife_muscle·29 days ago

I've been using MFP for years, and while I agree the ads are becoming intrusive, I just can't let go of the massive food database I've built up. It's like muscle memory for me at this point, switching feels risky. Have you considered just paying for a month to see if you can adjust?

u/creatine_addict22·29 days ago

Bro, I had the same experience with CalAI. Tried it and it was just trash, didn't even track my meals right. I'm still searching for something better too. Sounds like Nutrola might be worth a shot, but I'm skeptical of these AI ones.

u/bro_split_bro_420·29 days ago

Ngl, this just sounds like a skill issue. I mean, MFP has been solid for me. Just gotta learn to ignore the ads. But yeah, I get that they can be annoying.

u/spoonie_lifter·29 days ago

I get that! As someone with chronic illness, consistency can be tough, and constant ads can be really distracting. Have you checked out Nutrola? The photo logging is super quick, which helps me a lot since I can log meals without typing.

u/cardio_queen45·29 days ago

Exactly! I hate how much ads disrupt my flow when trying to track meals. Just started using Nutrola for the photo logging; it literally takes me under 6 seconds. Such a lifesaver! Definitely feels less stressful.

u/vegan_gains_99·29 days ago

Facts! MyFitnessPal is getting out of hand with those ads. I switched to MacroFactor and it really tracks macros effectively without the noise. Plus, it just feels more intuitive, and I'm all about that.

u/recomp_queen·6 days ago

Honestly, I feel like the ad situation with MyFitnessPal is a sign of the times. I switched to Cronometer because I wanted something that actually dives deep into micro and macro tracking. The level of detail is super impressive and it's kept me focused.

u/dad_rn_lifts·25 days ago

I hear you on the ads. I work in healthcare and I've seen patients struggle with tracking apps too. I always recommend Cronometer for its accuracy, but yeah, MFP does have a lot of user-friendly features, so it's tough to switch.